About EH-shuzo
About
A high quality Saké that is persuasive, and meeting the expectations of our clients and up to new prospects is at the core of our business.
Formerly known with the name Suien, the brewery located in Azumino has been running ever since the Edo era. The company EH (Excel Human) then acquired the brewery on November 1st 2002 and pursued a long tradition of Saké making under the new name EH-shuzô.
As a manufacturer-retailer, when it comes to selling products, Excel Human has always put a focus on quality over quantity, a pickiness that can also be found in its slogan: “High quality products above all”.
A high quality Saké that is persuasive, and meeting the expectations of our clients and up to new prospects is at the core of our business. The thrill and passion of making unique beverages would eventually help Excel Human to grow even more.
Company info
Company info
EH-shuzo K.K.
1090-1 Toyoshinatakibe, Azumino-shi, Nagano prefecture, Japan
In the 1810s: foundation of Kameya-shuzo and Iinoya.
In the 1870s: foundation of Mutai-shuzo.
1961: Kameya-shuzo, Iinoya, and Mutai-shuzo merged under a unified name Suien.
2003: foundation of EH-shuzo K.K.
98,000,000 Yen
President Setsuko FUKAE
Tatsuya SUZUKI
10
Production and selling of alcoholic drinks
EH K.K., Mayusho Summerwood K.K., EH Confectionery K.K., K. Four Seasons K.K, Excel World Tour K.K., Summerwood Winery & Inn inc., Eichi (Shanghai) Trading Co, Ltd.
Awarded prizes
Award history
National New Sake Appraisal, Gold Award Winner
Kanto-Shinetsu Regional Taxation Bureau Liquor Appraisal, Award for Excellence Nagano Prefectural Sake Competition, Honor Prize
National New Sake Appraisal, Gold Award Winner
Mondo Selection, Gold Award Winner
National New Sake Appraisal, Gold Award Winner
Mondo Selection, Grand Gold Award Winner
Mondo Selection, Grand Gold Award Winner International High Quality Trophy, Winner National New Sake Appraisal, Gold Award Winner
History of EH-shuzo
History
Located in the Northern Japan Alps, a hometown where the Saké is beloved, EH-shuzo inherited 210 years of tradition and history.
The famous water that wells up from the peaks of the Northern Alps has nurtured the lush green climate of Azumino. About 20 sake breweries are scattered in such a small area, about Omachi, the base of the Alpine Route that stretches from Toyoshina and Matsumoto to Tateyama.
Among them, the Saké brewery Suien, which inherited the sake brewing tradition passed down from the Edo period, was born in 1961. The brand has made full use of the excellent climate conditions of Azumino to deliver to the world a great number of high quality Sake.
And now, ever since Excel Human inherited the history and tradition of Suien under the new name EH-shuzô, the company is going one step further by aiming for a brand-new Saké making of the 21st century.
Development
The Saké making started with the two breweries Kameya (and its Sake “Kameha”) andIinoya (and its Sake “Konomi-sasa”).
foundation of Mutai-shuzo (and its Sake “Tsuta-izumi”).
Kameya-shuzo, Iinoya and Mutai-shuzo merged under one single name, Suien.
due to the shortage of rice after the war, Suien stopped producing Zojo-shu (Sakes with added distilled alcohol), which was still the mainstream at the time, ahead of other companies. The brewery puts an emphasis on quality over quantity by selling Junmai Sakés (pure rice Sakes).
Suien won three prizes at all new Saké competitions in Japan, Kanto Koshinetsu, and Nagano Prefecture.
Received three consecutive awards at the Kanto Koshinetsu New Sake Competition.
The Daiginjo Sake “Otoko no Namida,” which can be said to be the culmination of Sake brewing of Suien ever recorded, was submitted to the National New Saké Appraisal and won a gold prize. In addition, it won three prizes at the Kanto Koshinetsu and Nagano Prefecture competitions.
Inheriting the history and tradition of Suien, EH-shuzo was established. A new company building with new facilities has been built.
Access
access
In less than 3 hours from Tokyo, the brewery of EH-shuzo can be reached at the corner of Azumino and Toyoshina.
By car
From Tokyo:
Chuo-Takaido IC → Okaya JCT → Nagano-Azumino IC → Ordinary road (approximately 10min)
Mileage: 215.2km
Time: about 2h40min
From Osaka:
Meishin-Suita IC → Komaki JCT → Chuo → Okaya JCT → Nagano-Azumino IC → Ordinary road (approximately 10min)
Mileage: 370.1km
Time: about 4h50min
Directions after the IC (Interchange):
Turn left at the traffic light after exiting the Azumino IC tollgate, and turn left at the first traffic light 300m ahead. Continue straight and merge onto Route 147. After merging, turn left at the next traffic light, go straight, and turn right at the sign “EH-shuzô” on your right. You will see the EH-shuzô building in front of you.
By train
From Tokyo:
Shinjuku → limited express Azusa (2h37min) → Matsumoto → JR Oito line – local train (10min) → Azusa-bashi → walk (15min)
Time: about 3h
From Osaka:
Track 1) Shin-Osaka → Shinkansen Nozomi (51min) → Nagoya → Wide-view Shinano (2h) → Matsumoto → JR Oito line – local train (10min) → Azusa-bashi → walk (15min)
Note: alternatively, it also takes 20 minutes by taxi from JR Matsumoto Station to reach the brewery. If you ask the driver “Toyoshina Takibe EH-shuzo”, he will drive you to the right location.
Directions after arriving at Azusa-bashi station:
After leaving the Azusa-bashi station building, go straight and cross the traffic light on Route 147. Continue straight ahead (about 5 min), turn right at the EH-shuzo signboard on your right, and you will see the EH-shuzo building in front of you.