KATSUYAMA SHUZO

Established in 1688, Katsuyama is a sake brewery with traditions lasting well over three centuries. It was established to brew upscale sake enjoyed exclusively by the feudal lords of the Sendai Domain, which was founded by one of Japan's most famous samurai and military commander, Date Masamune. To this day, Katsuyama carries on the reputation and tradition of its origins as a brewery for the lords.

History of Katsuyama Sake

Established in 1688, Katsuyama is a sake brewery with a history spanning over three centuries. It was originally founded to produce top-class sake exclusively for the feudal lords of the Sendai Domain, established by Japan’s renowned military commander and esteemed samurai, Date Masamune, one of the three major fiefdoms of that era.

Today, Katsuyama upholds the reputation and tradition of its origins as a brewery for the lords. Specializing in brewing only junmai-shu, the true mainstream sake, Katsuyama is also a pioneer in creating sake with a clean umami flavor that pairs well with any cuisine, a trend that is gaining popularity in the sake world.