Founded in 1874, Hayashi Shuzo is a family-owned sake brewery located in the mountainous region of Gifu Prefecture. The 12th-generation owner and toji (master brewer) is Ihyoe Hayashi and we are committed to producing high-quality sake based on his three core principles.

1) "Local production for local consumption"

We start with growing semi-organic rice in our own rice fields.  Rice, yeast, and the water, all ingredients are local.

2) Constant improvement of "brewing techniques"

3) Commitment to "traditional handcrafted methods"

We have received numerous gold awards, in Japan, U.S., Italy, France, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.