Matsuuraichi Shuzo (松浦一酒造株式会社)
Matsuuraichi Shuzo is a sake brewery in Imari, Saga Prefecture, that makes sake and fruit liqueurs under the Matsuuraichi brand. It was founded in 1716.
What kind of brewery is Matsuuraichi Shuzo?
The brewery dates its founding to 1716. The brand name carries the wish to stand at the top of the Matsuura region. Brewing has continued for over three hundred years under the motto of heartfelt, handmade sake. The current owner and president is named on the pages, and the brewery says it brews with gratitude for local culture, nature and the teachings of predecessors. Besides sake it also makes plum liqueurs.
- Water
- The brewery points to the spring water of Arita Izumiyama porcelain stone as its water.
Can you visit Matsuuraichi Shuzo?
- Tours
Brewery visits are possible, with old brewing tools and farm implements on free display; advance booking gets you a guided tour of the brewery.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: matsuuraichi.com
Japan Sake Awards
A prize-winner in 1 of the 9 contests from brewing year 2017 to 2025.
- Prize (nyusho)松浦一PDF
Source: the prize lists of the Japan Sake Awards (National Research Institute of Brewing and Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association).