SAKE BREWERIES
Kadoguchi Shuzoten
The Kadoguchi brewery was founded in 1869. The local sake brand “Hokko Masamune” is brewed in the snowy Japanese Alps on the border between the northern prefectures of Nagano and Niigata. The brewery has heavy snowfall up to 3 meters in the harsh winters, the moment when the sake is brewed. The quality of the water lends itself perfectly to the brewing of beautifully refined sake. “Kinmon Nishiki”, a rice that is very refined thanks to the blessed local nature and the clear cold air and the pure and abundant water that comes from the mountain. With many “Miyama Nishiki” and “Kinmon Nishiki”, the brewmaster Mr. Muramatsu creates beautiful products.
“Hokko Masamune” is named after the Big Dipper, which sparkles in the northern night sky. Hokko Masamune is known for Honjozo, Ginjo and Daiginjo, sake to which alcohol has been added. This sake is known for their mild floral notes.
