Heiwa Brewery — Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture
Nestled in the basin village of Mizonokuchi in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, Heiwa Brewery blends deep local roots with forward-thinking creativity. The region, known for its ancient rice-farming culture and abundant spring water from the sacred Mount Koya, offers the perfect terroir for sake production — cool mornings, fertile rice fields, and pristine underground water. Their flagship brand KID is beloved for its clean, soft, and expressive character, striking a balance between modern elegance and everyday drinkability.
For those seeking even greater refinement, the KID Muryozan series represents the pinnacle of Heiwa Brewery's craftsmanship. Brewed in extremely limited quantities, this series focuses on purity, structure, and aging potential — showcasing the full expressive power of sake rice when treated with utmost care and precision.
Beyond sake, Heiwa Brewery is also renowned for its TSURU-UME line of fruit liqueurs, particularly umeshu made with Kishu plums, a regional treasure. Wakayama is Japan's leading producer of plums and citrus fruits, and the brewery works closely with local farmers to source only the finest ingredients. Each bottle of TSURU-UME offers a vivid taste of the region's natural abundance.
Our Brands
KID Junmai Daiginjo 40, Lmtd. Edition
TSURU-UME Yuzu (Yuzu-Zitrus Sake)
TSURU-UME Nigori (Pflaumen Sake)
TSURU-UME Suppai (Pflaumen Sake)
TSURU-UME Natsu-Mikan (Sommer Orangen Sake)
FURU TSURUUME (Pflaumen Sake), 10 years matured in wooden barrels
Awards
World Sake Brewery Ranking — Top 50 consecutively (2020–2025)
IWC — multiple Gold medals (KID Junmai Daiginjo, KID Sparkling)
Kura Master — Platinum (multiple years)
U.S. National Sake Appraisal — Gold (multiple years)
