Masuichiichimura Shuzojo Co.,Ltd
Nagano
Founded 175510 sakes
From the brewery
For the first time in Japan in 2000 with a small production of Junmai Sake and Junmai Daiginjo, the wooden tub preparation is revived for the first time in Japan and is working to spread it.
Details
- Founded
- 1755
- Brand
- Square One
- Region
- Nagano
Junmai30%
Other30%
Junmai Daiginjo20%
Tokubetsu Junmai10%
Junmai Ginjo10%
Lineup
All Masuichiichimura Shuzojo Co.,Ltd Sakes
Shuu
Other·Kinmon Nishiki·16.5%
￥1,490+
8 shops
Roku
Junmai·59% polished·Kinmon Nishiki·16.5%
￥1,320+
12 shops
Hakkin 10nenkosyu
Other
￥35,000+
1 shop
Hakkin
Junmai·59% polished·Kinmon Nishiki·16.5%
￥1,550+
17 shops
Sukuweawan Shiboritatenamasake
Tokubetsu Junmai
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Square One
Junmai·59% polished·Miyama Nishiki·16.5%
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Oryu
Junmai Daiginjo·20% polished·Yamada Nishiki·16.5%
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Kozan
Junmai Daiginjo·40% polished·Yamada Nishiki·17%
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Hekiiken Junmai Daiginjo Namazake
Junmai Ginjo·40% polished·Bizen Omachi·16.5%
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Hanashibori
Other·15.5%
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Story & Media
History
1755
Founded in 1755 (Horeki 5); the original brewery building (Ue-no-kura) built at that time is still used for sake production today.
1842-1848
Around 1842-1848, the 12th-generation head invited the ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai and supported his life and creative work as a patron.
1923
In 1923 (Taisho 12), founded Obuse Fruit Processing Co. (predecessor of Obusedo).
1959
During the Showa era, developed the brand 'Unzan' under a joint bottling arrangement.
1997
In the Heisei era, shifted toward developing proprietary brands and carried out major reforms.
2000
Achieved what is said to be Japan's first revival of wooden-vat (kioke) sake brewing.
2019
Since the Reiwa era began in 2019, the brewery has continued to preserve traditional methods while challenging itself with new sake-making approaches.
Gallery
Interior of the brewery's shop/bar counter
Visit
Address
807 Obuse Kamitakai Nagano
Region
Nagano
Tel
026-247-2011
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