Matsuzaki shuzo
Fukushima- 代表銘柄
- Hirotogawa
- 酒蔵について
- Matsuzaki Shuzo was founded in 1892 in Ten'ei Village, a small region renowned for its rice production. The company’s history began with Shichinosuke Matsuzaki, who ran a koji shop. The brand “Hiroto-gawa,” which has been in use since the company’s founding, is named after the Hiroto River—the former name of the Shaka-do River—which flows through the eastern part of Ten’ei Village, near Matsuzaki Shuzo. For generations, we have brewed sake beloved by the local community as Ten'ei Village’s local specialty. Having remained deeply rooted in the local community, Matsuzaki Sake Brewery renewed its commitment to sharing Hiroto River with a wider audience and expanded its sales nationwide starting in 2011. At the same time, we further strengthened the sake-making process that engages all five senses—a tradition passed down from our predecessors. To produce high-quality, understated sake, we uphold the motto “Technique Comes First” above all else. Never content with the status quo, we diligently hone our sake-making skills as a united team of brewers, aiming to create a premium everyday sake that brings joy to our drinkers. “Hiroto River,” Matsuzaki Sake Brewery’s flagship brand—we hope you’ll drink a whole bottle rather than just a single glass. Hirotokawa is a gentle, everyday sake that you’ll want to keep drinking. With just one sip, it soothes both body and soul. It pairs well with a wide variety of dishes and is best enjoyed at a range of temperatures. Rather than pursuing a flashy style that attracts attention, we strive to create a high-quality, understated sake that will be loved for generations. We hope Hirotokawa will be like a supporting actor—a casual, everyday sake that accompanies drinkers in every moment.
酒蔵情報
- 創業
- 1892年
- 代表者
- Junichi Matsuzaki
- 杜氏
- Hiroyuki Matsuzaki
- 住所
- Fukushima 47-1 Yōdani, Shimomatsumoto, Ten'ei Village, Iwase DistrictGoogleマップで開く
地元おすすめの飲食店
Thanks to owner Kazuchi’s skill and warm personality, this is one of Fukushima’s premier sushi restaurants. It’s located in Tanakura Town, about a 40-minute drive from the Shinkansen station. While there aren’t many tourist attractions or accommodations in the area, this restaurant is well worth the trip—it’s the kind of place you’ll want to visit again and again with each passing season.
This restaurant serves a course meal featuring "Kawamata Shamo," a breed of chicken renowned throughout Fukushima Prefecture. The meal begins with 2–3 appetizers, followed by about 7 skewers, and concludes with a bowl of rice. As for the main sake, they proudly serve "Hiroto-gawa" as their signature brew!
The owner personally visits specialty sake shops both within and outside the prefecture to curate a selection ranging from hard-to-find premium sakes to rare local brews. The menu features dishes that pair perfectly with sake, from fresh sashimi and seasonal specialties to fried chicken and stewed dishes. Our signature rolled omelet is particularly exquisite.
This restaurant serves a course menu featuring vegetables harvested from Mr. Ando’s farm and carefully selected ingredients. Every dish is beautifully presented and absolutely exquisite, offering new discoveries and delightful surprises with every visit. The handmade pasta is also outstanding, making this a hidden gem where you can enjoy authentic Italian regional cuisine right here in Sukagawa.
This Japanese restaurant specializes in fish and locally sourced vegetables, serving set meals for lunch and course menus for dinner. In the restaurant’s serene atmosphere, you can enjoy a special experience featuring delicate Japanese cuisine and a wide selection of local sake. The handmade soba noodles served to conclude the course menu are also exquisite.
地元おすすめの宿
Nestled in the Yumoto district of our local Ten'ei Village, this inn is housed in a 150-year-old traditional farmhouse with a thatched roof. With its hinoki cypress hot spring baths and charcoal-grilled dishes enjoyed around a traditional hearth, it is a special place where you can rejuvenate both body and mind. The surrounding area features the Hatori Lake Highlands, making it a great destination for sightseeing.