Sake Brands
in Akita

A classic brand carrying the tradition and passion of the predecessor "Akita Fuji Shuzoten," founded in 1936, evoking a sense of historical depth. Bearing the name of Fuji, a symbol of Akita (Mt. Chokai is often called Akita Fuji), it offers a timeless, reliable flavor maintained through honest brewing since its founding. The simple and warm umami of rice spreads through this sake, carrying a nostalgia that recalls scenes of one's hometown, serving as the spiritual pillar of Kinmon Akita.

Engraving the ambition to be the "Pride of Akita" in its name, this flagship brand symbolizes the passion and pride of Akita Homare Shuzo. By integrating the wisdom of several historic breweries and utilizing high-quality rice and water from Yuri-Honjo, it offers a refreshing, slightly dry profile. While honoring tradition, they also challenge themselves with innovative brewing using rare rice like "Kame no O," providing a dignified umami that reflects Akita's pure spirit.

Bearing the name of the Yuri region, this historic brand has long supported the tradition and trust of Saiya Shuzoten. Based on the "Three No's" philosophy and utilizing Ishiwaki's pure groundwater and in-house yeast, it extracts the honest, inherent umami of rice to the fullest. Consistently loved by the people of Yuri-Honjo as the "origin of local sake," it offers an unpretentious yet solid flavor that channels the region's richness in every drop.

Named after a thatched-roof cottage in Akita's snowy landscape, this is the flagship brand representing Saiya Shuzoten. By strictly following the "Three No's" (San-nai-zukuri) method, they capture the natural breath of in-house yeast in a bottle, achieving ultimate purity with profound depth. Its silky mouthfeel and elegant aroma evoke a quiet nostalgia for the snow country, making it a masterpiece where modernity and tradition harmonize into a treasure of Akita.

Named after the honorary title of Mt. Chokai, known as "Dewa no Fuji," this flagship brand symbolizes the soul of Sato Shuzoten. Using sacred spring water from the mountain and brewing with the unique "Shinto altar yeast," it offers a silky-smooth mouthfeel and elegant aroma. The harmony between the rich rice umami and the crisp mountain water evokes the serene sight of Mt. Chokai in morning mist—a drop where divinity resides, nurtured by the terroir of Yashima.

Carrying a warm wish for longevity—"to live to one hundred with this sake"—Tenju is the flagship brand cherished since the brewery's inception. The powerful calligraphy on the label is taken from the ancient Diamond Sutra, reflecting its 200-year history. Using carefully selected in-house rice and Mt. Chokai's sacred spring water, it achieves ultimate stability and transparency. Its elegant umami, drawn out through low-temperature long-term fermentation, and clean finish gracefully accompany celebrations, loved as a "sake of happiness" that connects generations.

Named after Akita's pride, the sacred Mt. Chokai, this passionate brand captures the mountain's great natural vitality in a bottle. Capitalizing on its blessed location at the foot of the mountain, it uses pure groundwater resembling glacial springs and rice like "Miyama Nishiki" nurtured by the brewers, refined with both modern technology and traditional sensibilities. Its large-scale umami, reminiscent of Mt. Chokai's grand presence, and its refreshing finish convey the energy of Akita's rich terroir with every sip.

Derived from the phrase meaning "a shining pearl in the palm," this ultra-premium brand is crafted drop by drop with as much care as raising one's own child. Using only the core of select sake rice, it undergoes precise temperature control and a delicate fermentation process with "flower yeast," resulting in a crystal-like sake that shines like a gemstone. The noble aroma and fleeting yet rich finish are the heights of luxury suited for special moments, a masterpiece of the brewery's highest technical standards.