The Sharp-tongued Partner of the Sake Lover
Annual Japan Sake Awards
First Place Award Winning Brewery
Consecutive First Place Awards
First Place Award Winning Brewery
Consecutive First Place Awards
Kondoshuzo and Akagisan
-History-
-History-
In Meiji 8 (1875), our founder Katsuyoshi Kondo began a sake brewing business named "Tanaka-ya" in Oma Town, Gunma, and devoted himself to using the underground springs as water for a line of dry sake.
He sold it under the name "Akagi" due to being located at the base of the mountain Akagisan. Later the name was changed to "Akagi Masamune", and in the third generation was again changed to "Akagisan" to match Meigetsu Akagisan, due to a love of the moon.
The water from the base of Akagisan is perfect for making tanrei, dry sake. This sake is so beloved in the local area that it is called "the men's sake Akagisan Dry" when served hot and "Akagisan Namachozo-shu" when served cold.
He sold it under the name "Akagi" due to being located at the base of the mountain Akagisan. Later the name was changed to "Akagi Masamune", and in the third generation was again changed to "Akagisan" to match Meigetsu Akagisan, due to a love of the moon.
The water from the base of Akagisan is perfect for making tanrei, dry sake. This sake is so beloved in the local area that it is called "the men's sake Akagisan Dry" when served hot and "Akagisan Namachozo-shu" when served cold.
Notices from Kondoshuzo
-Topics-
-Topics-
Akagisan "Junmai Ginjo" Gunma Liqueur Set shushushushu
Akagisan "Junmai Ginjo" Gunma Liqueur Set will be re-released in a limited run of 400 sets!!
Akagisan "Junmai Ginjo" Gunma Liqueur Shushushushu 150ml Set of 4
The brewery's first fruit liqueur. Based on Jummaiginjo, made with Gohyakumangoku rice from Gunma Midori-shi.
A combination of Gunma-grown yuzu, plums, and blueberries.
We created this with the hope that it would encourage people who don't normally drink sake to try it.
Please start by sipping the fruit liqueur, experiencing the flavor of the sake amidst the natural deliciousness of the fruit, and then try the sake last.
We've used jummaiginjo to create a fragrant, delicious flavor so that even those who don't drink sake can easily enjoy it.
Please take this opportunity to experience the fruits of Gunma.
Last year, it became a popular Gunma souvenir and we received many requests to resell it. Thank you very much.
This year's supply is limited to 400 sets, so we hope you will take advantage of it.
Sales will begin on 2025/10/1 Wednesday. Please note that shipments will be made as needed.
150ml 4-bottle set Price: 6000 yen (tax included) + shipping fee: 800 yen (tax included)
*Please note that an additional shipping fee of 2000 yen (tax included) will be charged for Okinawa Prefecture only.
Thank you very much for your help.
Due to popular demand, the liqueur set will be re-released!!
We will increase production to 400 sets this year so that it can become a popular souvenir for Midori-shi and Gunma.
We will continue to do our best, so please continue to support us.
*You must be 20 years old to drink alcohol.
Please refrain from drinking alcohol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Please verify your age at the time of purchase.
Main Awards History
-Awards-
-Awards-
Annual Japan Sake Awards
First Place Award | 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2003-2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025 |
Kanto-shinetsu Sake Awards
Excellence Award - First Place | 2006 |
Excellence Award | 1992-2009, 2011-2014, 2024, 2025 |
Annual southern chief brewer association Sake Awards
Excellence Award | 1993-2004, 2012, 2014, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
Akagisan Centrifugation Press Junmai Daiginjo "Kurohino" 720ml | Gold Award Winner 2023 |
Akagisan Daiginjo | Silver Award 2023 |
Japan Woman's SAKE Award
Fine Wine Competition
Akagisan Honjozo Dry Namachozo-shu | Light & Dry Category Gold Award & TOP OF THE BEST 2025 |
Akagisan Junmai Ginjo Kijoshu "Shoma" | Rich & Umami Category Gold Award 2025 |
Commerical Video
-Commercial-
-Commercial-
Introduction to Popular Sakes
Sake Brewing
Refined Akagisan from Start to Finish
Refined Akagisan from Start to Finish
Brewery Information
Location, Business Hours, etc.
Location, Business Hours, etc.
Q&A
Our chief brewer answers your questions
Our chief brewer answers your questions
Seasonal Products
Every sake that can only be enjoyed during specific seasons.
Please contact us for prices.
Please contact us for prices.
Sake Line Up
-Line Up-
-Line Up-
SDGs
Sustainable Development Goals
About Kondoshuzo Initiatives
Kondoshuzo contributes to the resolution of social issues as set by SDGs, as a company beloved by many people including our local community, through the production and sale of refined Akagisan. Since our founding in Meiji 8 (1875), through the production of sake and its delivery to many people, we have worked towards business that connects to local contributions. We will continue to aim for cooperation with our logistical business partners and rice farmers, and aim for a sustainable and bright future.
