Where is Koshinohana?

Koshinohana is located in Niigata Niigata Japan.

What does Koshinohana produce?

Koshinohana produces or represents products such as sake, nihonshu, junmai, genshu.

Where can I buy products from Koshinohana?

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Producer

Koshinohana

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Koshinohana.

Koshinohana (越の華酒造) is a Japanese sake producer linked to Niigata Prefecture, known for labels such as Kawasemi (Kawasemi Junmai Genshu). Historically described as a small traditional operation, its production included junmai/genshu-style sake.

sake nihonshu junmai genshu

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What to know about Koshinohana

Type Producer

Region Niigata , Niigata , Japan

Founded 1870

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Brand/company known as 越の華酒造 (Koshinohana Shuzo) associated with sake production in Niigata. Kawasemi label (Kawasemi Junmai Genshu) appears in several international sales catalogs. References to the creation of a sake conceived for pairing with desserts; noted in some pages as appreciated by French chocolatiers. Sources indicate a founding year of 1870; other sources report the company's dissolution in 2018 and the takeover of some labels by other producers.

Producer range

Producer range Koshinohana

Spirit categories

sake nihonshu junmai genshu

Representative products

Kawasemi Junmai Genshu 72cl カワセミの旅 (Kawasemi no Tabi)

Raw materials

rice water koji yeast

Distillation and production

Production method

Traditional production of sake (nihonshu): fermentation of rice using koji, water and yeast. For some labels (e.g. Kawasemi) these are junmai genshu, meaning sake without added alcohol and not diluted after fermentation.

Producer history Koshinohana

Historical sources indicate the presence of the brand/company 越の華酒造 (Koshinohana Shuzo) in Niigata with origins tied to the 19th century (founded in 1870 according to directories). Over the years the company produced labels recognized for dessert pairings, such as Kawasemi / カワセミの旅, cited also in international contexts. Some sources report that the house was closed/formally dissolved in 2018 and that production of some labels (e.g. Kawasemi) was subsequently taken over by other local producers.

Production philosophy

Focus on a traditional nihonshu style with attention to drinkability and unconventional gastronomic pairings (for example with chocolate and desserts), highlighting the quality of the water and rice typical of the Niigata area.

Territory

Niigata Prefecture (Japan), the urban area of Niigata indicated as the company's historic base; a region famous for pure water and a long sake-making tradition.

Koshinohana

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Kawasemi Junmai Genshu 72cl - Koshinohana

59,90 € 54,06 €

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Koshinohana