Saito Shuzo is located in Kyoto Prefecture. They use soft water from Fushimi area and high quality rice for sake brewing, resulting in a soft and rounded texture. They were awarded the golden prize for 14 consecutive years in the National Sake Competition. The brewery contributes a lot in restoring the plantation of Iwai, a local rice variety originated from Kyoto. They use this rice for their sake which represent the style of Kyoto.