Takagi Shuzo

Takagi Shuzo, located in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a venerable sake brewery with a history spanning over 400 years. Its flagship brand, "Juyondai," enjoys immense popularity among sake connoisseurs due to its rarity and exceptional quality. Takagi Shuzo's brewing philosophy harmonizes traditional techniques with innovative challenges. They notably use their proprietary sake rice varieties, "Sake Mirai" and "Tatsu no Otoshigo," and employ meticulous low-temperature, long-term fermentation. This process results in sake characterized by a vibrant, fruity aroma and a clear, delicate flavor. The brewery also utilizes high-quality subsoil water that springs from its own grounds, striving for excellence in every aspect: rice, water, and technique. In terms of local engagement, Takagi Shuzo deepens its collaboration with local rice farmers, contributing to the revitalization of regional agriculture. Their unwavering commitment to quality is highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally, as they continue to create new value in the world of sake.