Tsuji Honten

Katsuyama, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. This area has flourished as a post town since ancient times, and was the castle town of the Katsuyama clan, with a total income of 23,000 koku. In the Asahi River, which flows beside the warehouse, many Takase boats used to come and go, transporting people and goods, and the ruins of the docks that testify to the bustle of the past remain. Tsujihonten, which is known as the current representative brand of sake, was given the name “Gozensake” as a gift to the Katsuyama clan. The company was founded in 1804 (Bunka 1), and has a history of being popularly known as “Man’etsu.” We use all Omachi rice from Okayama Prefecture, and use underground water from Asahikawa pumped up from underground. We are particular about brewing local ingredients using local techniques, and the flavor is refreshing and dry, which has been sought after in this region where winters have been harsh since ancient times. Not only does it make sake, but in 1989 (Heisei 1) it renovated an old sake brewery and opened Restaurant Nishigura, and is now on its way to becoming a center of sake, food, and culture.