About
Gekkeikan is a sake manufacturer founded in 1637 in Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan. The company produces a diverse portfolio of high-quality sake brands and has overseas subsidiaries including Gekkeikan USA. They emphasize company history, sake education, and recent product launches.
High-quality sake brands
Horin brand flagship products
Okura Sake Museum
Sake education (Sake 101)
Photos
What They Make
Horin Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo
Flagship sake of the Horin brand
Algo 5%
Canned version for easy enjoyment
Awards
Silver Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition 2021
2021
Gold Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Okura Sake Museum Opens to Public; Sake Brewery Festival
March 14 (announced Feb 20, 2026)
Free public opening and festival
Fushimi Sake Festival in Otesuji Shopping Street
November 15
15 sake breweries from Kyoto's Fushimi gather
Latest News
February 20, 2026: Gekkeikan Opens Okura Sake Museum to the Public for Free; Sake Brewery Festival Set for March 14. December 22, 2025: Gekkeikan Brewer Recognized as Kyoto “Future Master”. November 17, 2025: Launch of Horin Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo. October 29, 2025: Canned Algo 5% introduced. September 4, 2025: Fushimi Sake Festival announcement.