Tozai, literally translated “East-West” in Japanese, is the result of the collaborative passion, skill, and experience of dedicated people from both Eastern and Western backgrounds.

Kizakura Brewery — the Pride of Fushimi (Kyoto Prefecture) Having produced sake for just over 50 years, Kizakura brewery is a youngster in our stable of premium sake producers. They are bound by a quest for making incredible sake, whether for everyday drinking or for high-end, special occasion sake. They built their brewery in Fushimi in the southern part of Kyoto prefecture with their eye on two things:

Kyoto's especially frigid winters, called “So-ko-bi-e”, are ideal for creating stable, cold temperatures inside the brewery that help keep fermentation temperatures down and extend fermentation time so that delicate flavors and aromas remain in the sake.

The local “Fushi-Mizu” or crystal clear, underground “Fushimi Water” is well known for bringing out the full flavor of the sake