Saito Shuzo (Eikun)

Operating Kinki/Kansai
Years Active 1895 – present
Region Kinki/Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 齊藤酒造
Prefecture Kyoto
Status Operating
Owner Family (Saito family)
Water Source Fushimi underground spring water (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Iwai
Toji School Tamba
Production Size Small
Key Brands Eikun; Eikun Kotowaza
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai
Website eikun.com/
Coordinates 34.934, 135.752

About Saito Shuzo (Eikun)

Not to be confused with Eikun Shuzo (Togano) already in database. This is the primary Eikun brand producer in Fushimi. Consistently wins awards at the Annual Japan Sake Awards. Known for refined elegant ginjo styles.