Hakone Kaido

Hakone Kaido (The Hakone Highway) is a brand that evokes the arduous yet scenic journey along the historic Tokaido Road through the Hakone mountain pass, traveled by wayfarers in the Edo period. Imagining the sake that would have quenched the thirst and bolstered the courage of those challenging the mountain, it is brewed using Ishii Jozo's unique 'Mochi Yondan Shikomi.' The rich sweetness and deep body brought by glutinous rice have an encompassing warmth that gently embraces the fatigue of a long trip. Capturing the lush terroir of Ashigara and the breath of history, this cup is a timeless 'companion on the road' that continues to be loved through the ages.