Kaetsu (株式会社加越)
Kaetsu is a brewery in Komatsu, Ishikawa, making sake with groundwater that flows from the Hakusan mountains. It was founded in 1865.
What kind of brewery is Kaetsu?
Founded in 1865, the brewery stands in Imae-machi, Komatsu, Ishikawa. It brews in a land blessed with Hakusan groundwater and rice, aiming for pure flavour without off-notes, a restrained aroma and a very delicate style.
- Water
- The brewery uses groundwater that rises from the Hakusan range and says its sake cannot be made without it.
- Style
- Known for pure flavour without off-notes, a natural and restrained aroma, and a delicate style.
- Other
- Brewing takes place from November to April.
Can you visit Kaetsu?
- Tours
Tours run from November to April by advance reservation, up to 10 people per group, about 30 minutes.
- Shop
The shop is open all year.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
Other brewery tours in Ishikawa
Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: kanpaku.co.jp
Japan Sake Awards
A prize-winner in 7 of the 9 contests from brewing year 2017 to 2025, with a gold prize in 5.
- Gold prize加賀ノ月PDF
- Gold prize加賀ノ月PDF
- Gold prize加賀ノ月PDF
- Prize (nyusho)加賀ノ月PDF
- Gold prize加賀ノ月PDF
- Gold prize加賀ノ月PDF
- Prize (nyusho)加賀ノ月PDF
Source: the prize lists of the Japan Sake Awards (National Research Institute of Brewing and Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association).