Saito Shuzo

Operating Kinki/Kansai
Years Active 1895 – present
Region Kinki/Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 斎藤酒造
Prefecture Kyoto
Status Operating
Owner Family (Saito family)
Water Source Fushimi Gokosui (medium-soft water from deep wells)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Iwai
Toji School Tamba
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Eikun; Kocon; Eikun Sato no Homare
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Sparkling
Website eikun.com/
Coordinates 34.9335, 135.761

About Saito Shuzo

Known for the Eikun brand. Originally a school before converting to sake brewing. Multiple IWC and Kura Master award winner. Popular among younger sake enthusiasts for approachable style.