KADOGUCHI

Established in 1869 in the mountains of Nagano, Kadoguchi Shuzō is a fifth-generation brewery led by master brewer Yuya Muramatsu. Their signature brand, Hokko Masamune—named after the North Star to symbolize unwavering quality—is celebrated for its remarkable finesse.

By combining ancestral techniques with meticulous precision, the brewery produces elegant sakes that capture the pure, rugged spirit of the Iiyama landscape.