Sake Brands
in Akita

As its name suggests, Acid Seven is an innovative product featuring an astonishing acidity of 7—several times that of typical sake. Its white-wine-like freshness and multilayered acidity harmonize beautifully, excelling in pairings with Western cuisine and cheese at the forefront of modern sake. This bold acidic design, possible only through traditional techniques, is a pioneering cup opening new doors for sake, gaining attention in gastronomy scenes worldwide.

Carrying a name associated with wishes for longevity and prosperity, Kikusui was long beloved as the representative local sake of Noshiro. Aged slowly in the historic railway tunnel, a tangible cultural property, it was characterized by a mellow maturity brought by the constant natural temperature and harmonious, gentle rice umami. Though it has now become a rare treasure following the brewery's closure, its warm flavor remains a significant symbol of local culture in Noshiro.

Derived from the name of the founding brewer, Kisaburo Hirasawa, this traditional brand conveyed the origins and pride of the brewery's foundation. Inheriting the lineage originally known as "Kisaburo's Sake" by local connoisseurs, it continued to express the spirit of Noshiro across generations. Though production has ended, this sake carrying the founder's name embodied a sincere devotion to quality and symbolized the passionate, turbulent history of the brewery.

This brewery is closed

Established in the Meiji era, Rakuizumi was loved as the soulful brand symbolizing over 260 years of Nishimura Shuzoten's long tradition. As the name meaning "Spring of Joy" suggests, it aimed to be a friendly presence that brought happiness with every sip, reflecting the rich terroir of Noshiro through honest brewing. Though no longer produced following the brewery's closure, its flavor once graced many gatherings and tables in Noshiro, remaining in hearts as a phantom masterpiece of local history.

Bearing the name of the company, Hokushika is the flagship brand that carries the pride of northern Akita throughout its history. Its primary features are the profound umami from "Akita-style Kimoto" brewing and a transparent sweetness refined through "Secchu Chozo" (Snow Storage). Reflecting the natural bounty of Odate, its quality is a fruition of the passion and perseverance of those living in heavy snow regions, eloquently speaking to the identity of the Kita-Akita and Kazuno districts.

Bearing the name of the brewery's roots, the "Kita-Akita District," this brand is filled with local love, sharing the terroir and culture of Kita-Akita with the world. Using high-quality local rice and pure water from the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi mountains, it pursues perfection as an unpretentious yet solid "local sake of Akita." This cup, brewed through harsh winters, has a powerful yet gentle mouthfeel, serving as a pillar for those who love their hometown and now reaching fans worldwide.

Named after the Akita dialect word "Gappari," meaning "plenty" or "heartily," this unique brand pursues satisfying richness and drinkability. Its appeal lies in its unpretentious, straightforward rice umami and powerful structure, cherished by locals as an essential source of energy on the dining table. With a character that embodies the bold generosity and warmth of Akita people, this everyday masterpiece brightens daily life and provides vitality for tomorrow.

HITEN is an innovative brand with a completely new sensibility, launched by the 27th generation owner of this 500-year-old brewery. While inheriting traditional Yamahai techniques, it reinvents the classic heavy image, pursuing fruity juicy acidity and a light mouthfeel to suit modern diets as "Yamahai for the current era." Where ancient wisdom meets contemporary sense, this sake reconstructs the charm of the classic Yamahai style, serving as a bridge to the next generation and opening new horizons for sake.

Carrying the wish for "good sake that sells like it's flying," Hiraizumi is the flagship brand representing over 500 years of the brewery's legacy. Its signature is the powerful structure drawn from "Yamahai" brewing, concentrated umami that maximizes rice potential, and a beautiful acidity that stimulates the appetite. Crafted with Akita's harsh winters and traditional skills, this sake maintains its dignity whether served warm or chilled—a masterpiece that embodies the spirit of "learning from the past to create the new."

Named after the nobility of Akita's sacred Mt. Taihei, this flagship brand has earned numerous awards at domestic and international competitions since its Meiji-era debut. Its defining feature is the "Taiheizan-style Kimoto," a scientific reconstruction of traditional brewing. Using a bold "drill mashing" technique, it extracts maximum rice umami while achieving a sharp, polished finish. The soft mouthfeel from Shirakami spring water and the rich lingering finish make it a supreme work of art, a crystalization of Akita's grand nature and the passion of its brewers.

HITEN (Imagine) is a modern concept brand created with the wish to deliver new joy born from traditional skills to people living in the present. While inheriting Taiheizan-style Kimoto techniques, it pursues a fresher and lighter style to accompany contemporary diets, expressing the "newness" living within tradition. The harmony between its juicy fruitiness and deep Kimoto-derived finish captivates next-generation sake fans, truly a creative drop to color the present moment.