Mitsutake Shuzojo

The history of Mitsutake Shuzojo began in 1688 (Genroku 1), when the brewery was entrusted with sake brewing to utilize the surplus rice of the Saga Nabeshima domain. In Hizen Hamashuku — known as a "Sake Brewery Street" lined with breweries — it has continued to brew sake alongside the daily life of the region.

The words it upholds are "sake brewing is people building." Beyond passing down techniques, it has valued the growth of each brewery worker while actively investing in equipment and developing new products. With "innovation within tradition" as a keyword, it continues to take on sake brewing that matches the times.

Using sake-brewing rice grown together with contract farmers in Saga, and sake-brewing rice varieties such as Yamadanishiki and Gohyakumangoku, brewing is done with underground water from the Tara mountain range. By sparing no effort from koji making to fermentation management, the brewery achieves a flavor that combines the natural umami of rice with a clean finish.

With a lineup you can choose by scene or preference — the black koji sweet potato shochu "Makai e no Izanai," the sake "Mitsutake" and "Kinpa," the Japanese GIN "Aka-Torii," the bold sake series "Kimagure Dragon," and collaboration bottles with popular anime — the appeal is its variety.

At the sightseeing brewery "Hizennya," you can experience the scene of sake brewing with all five senses through brewery tours, tastings, and limited product sales. Through its online shop and the fan club app "Club Mitsutake," the brewery also nurtures connections with fans nationwide.

Founded in 1688, a long-established brewery in Hizen Hamashuku

Founded over 330 years ago on the Sake Brewery Street of Hizen Hamashuku, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture. A historic sake brewery that has continued to make sake, shochu, and liqueurs while walking alongside the climate and culture of the region.

Saga rice and underground water from the Tara mountain range

Brewed with sake-brewing rice such as Yamadanishiki and Gohyakumangoku — primarily grown by contract farmers in Saga Prefecture — and high-quality underground water from the Tara mountain range. The flavor balances the umami of rice with a clean finish.

World-recognized "Makai e no Izanai" and the Mitsutake brand

Diverse brands including the sweet potato shochu "Makai e no Izanai," the sake "Mitsutake" and "Kinpa," and the craft gin "Aka-Torii" have won numerous awards in domestic and international competitions. They continue to gain acclaim on the world stage.

Brewery tours and the "Hizennya" online shop

At the sightseeing brewery "Hizennya," you can enjoy brewery tours and tastings. The official online store "Hizennya Online Shop" offers personalized bottles and gift suggestions — experiences and services unique to the brewery.