Kobayashi Shuzo – The Beauty of the Land
Founded in 1872 in Oyama, Tochigi, Kobayashi Shuzo is the brewery behind HououBiden, a sake renowned for its vibrant Ginjo character and elegant, expressive style.
The brewery is surrounded by expansive rice fields and blessed with abundant groundwater flowing from the Nikko mountains. Rather than trying to control these natural elements, Kobayashi Shuzo embraces them — allowing the character of the land, the rice and the people behind the brewing to shine through.
HououBiden is known for its fresh, fruity Ginjo aromas, refined texture and rich expression of rice. With direct relationships with rice-growing regions and a deep respect for the individuality of each harvest, Kobayashi Shuzo continues to explore what premium sake can be.
Understand the land. Express its beauty.