Sake Brands
in Gifu

"Gujo Odori" is a brand named after the Bon Odori dance designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan, embodying the traditional culture of Gujo.

"Yacchiku" is one of the brands of Hirano Jozo, brewed by traditional brewing techniques.

"Genbun" is the representative brand of Hara Shuzojo, named after the founding era "Genbun 5." Using locally grown Gifu rice and well water from the Mt. Hakusan system, it is characterized by all-quantity natural flower yeast brewing, using different natural flower yeasts (chrysanthemum, azalea, abelia, queen of the night, etc.). There are diverse products such as Tokubetsu Honjozo Genshu (flower yeast brewing), Tokubetsu Junmai, and Daiginjo, and it is known as a brand highly praised by actor Seiji Rokkaku (from the drama "Aibou").

"Mikasa Bandai" is the trademark brand of Kuno Shuzo, characterized by a unique original Daiginjo created by blending multiple distinct Daiginjo sakes. Mikasa Bandai Daiginjo is known for its dry and sophisticated taste, while the winter-limited "Hatsushibori" is known as a unique product containing natural cloudiness and sediment. Through careful brewing by a small-scale brewery with a history of about 290 years, it achieves a profound and savory mouthfeel.

"Korin" is Chiyogiku's organic Junmai Ginjo and organic Junmai sake, using 100% JAS organic certified rice (grown in Kuwabara-cho, Hashima City, by Aigamo farming method without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers). Characterized by an elegant ginjo aroma and a rich, smooth taste, it is highly rated as an environmentally friendly organic sake. Also called "Gin Korin," it is a brand that achieves both environmental friendliness and quality.

"Izumi Shochiku" is a sake brand produced by Hayashi Shoichiro Shoten, distributed mainly in the local Hashima City.

"Kakumin Shinsuishu" was named because it uses "Koka no Shin-sui," ultra-soft water springing up from 100 million years ago, for brewing water. Using Yamada Nishiki polished to 40% for sake rice, this sake features a unique soft taste resulting from ultra-soft water brewing.

"Mino Nishiki" is a sake brand of Watanabe Shuzojo, characterized by brewing using the abundant spring water of the Water City Ogaki.

"Shirayukihime" is a Junmai Daiginjo from Watanabe Shuzojo, using rice grown by local farmers who reduced pesticides and chemical fertilizers and plowed in Chinese milk vetch. Characterized by a slightly dry taste with a gentle mouthfeel, it is brewed with the careful craftsmanship unique to a female master brewer.

"Tairin" was the representative brand of Yoshida Goshi. Loved by locals for its taste that combined the gorgeousness of a large flower blooming and the friendliness rooted in the region. It is a phantom sake that cannot be tasted now.

"Itteki Senzan" is one of Takeuchi Shuzo's flagship brands, brewed with the aim of being "sake that touches the heartstrings of the drinker." Characterized by a rich taste that brings out the umami of rice, it is a brand where 280 years of tradition lives.

"Mino Kobai" is the representative brand of Takeuchi Shuzo, characterized by a rich and full-bodied taste. Having won gold prizes in domestic and international sake contests, it is a brand where 280 years of tradition and the skills of rice, water, and master brewer have come to fruition.

"Ogaki Jo" is a brand named after Ogaki Castle, where Ishida Mitsunari was last stationed before the Battle of Sekigahara. It is a historical place where Mitsunari held a war council, and the brand has won gold prizes in domestic and international sake contests.

"Shirakawago" is the representative brand of Miwa Shuzo, specializing in Nigori sake (cloudy sake) and Doburoku. It is a nationally rare brand specializing in Nigori sake, with 90% of its production volume being Nigori sake. "Shirakawago Junmai Nigori Sake" is the flagship product, and the brand develops diverse Nigori sake products such as Junmai Nigori Sake, Sasa Nigori, and Nama Nigori Sake, gaining high praise as a nationally known Nigori sake.

"Baron Tesshin" is a brand named after Tesshin Ohara, a senior retainer of the Ogaki domain, and represents a small-batch clear sake (Seishu) line. Including Daiginjo "Tesshin," "Baron Tesshin," and "Duke Tesshin" (Tokubetsu Honjozo), it is a brand demonstrating the technical skill of Miwa Shuzo, which brews high-quality clear sake despite being a brewery specializing in Nigori sake.

"Reisen" is the representative brand of Gyokusendo Shuzo, named after the spring water of Yoro Falls. There are types such as Tama, Masamune, and Ranjatai, characterized by a refined and dignified taste utilizing the spring water of the Yoro mountain range.