Sake Brands
in Gifu

"Ichinokawa" is a community-based brand brewed by Ena Jozo at its factory in Misato-cho, Ena City. It was named after the image of the rich nature and clear streams of Ena. Characterized by a soft and gentle taste created by careful preparation by hand centered on the family. It is a local sake that accompanies daily life and you never get tired of drinking.

"Maboroshi no Shiro (Phantom Castle)" is a romantic brand named after the visionary appearance of Iwamura Castle floating in the fog. Iwamura Castle, one of Japan's three major mountain castles, was built on the summit of a mountain at an altitude of 717 meters, and was also called "Kirigajo (Fog Castle)" because of the climate where fog easily occurs. It is characterized by a light and profound taste imaging its mysterious beauty.

"Ena no Homare" is a traditional brand that Iwamura Brewery has cherished since its founding. The weight of history put into the old kana usage "We" (E) and deep love for the local "Ena (Wena)" are expressed. Sticking to local rice and water, brewed with skills inherited for 230 years, it is a local sake with a deeply nourishing and calm taste.

"Kasagitsuru" is a brand with an auspicious name combining the majestic "Mt. Kasagi" watching over the local area and the "Crane" symbolizing longevity. Brewed in a tasteful brewery that was also the setting for a movie, nurtured by the nature and water of the region. The unadorned and rustic taste blends into the lives of local people and continues to be loved for a long time.

"Onozakura" is a brand named after the beautiful row of cherry blossom trees in the local place name "Onozawa." For the raw rice, it uses 100% locally produced "Hidahomare" grown by the brewery family themselves. It is a Junmai sake with a plump and gentle taste, where the umami of the rice is fully brought out, created by consistently performing everything from rice cultivation to sake brewing.

"Taikobo" was the representative brand of Marutaya Shuzo, named after the sage Taikobo Ryosho (Lu Shang) of the Zhou Dynasty in China. It is an auspicious name also known as a synonym for anglers, from the historical fact that Taikobo hung a fishing line and waited for the time. It is a phantom sake that was once familiar to the people of Nakatsugawa but can no longer be tasted.

"Yubae" is a brand named with the image of the beautiful sunset scenery of Hida Takayama. The brewing technology with 200 years of tradition harmonizes with the blessings of nature in Hida, creating a taste that touches the heart.

"Yotsuboshi" is a Daiginjo shining with numerous honors, including winning the Gold Prize at the Annual Japan Sake Awards. True to its name, it is brewed carefully aiming for "Four Star" class highest quality, and the fruity Ginjo aroma, smooth mouthfeel, and sharp finish are exquisitely harmonized. As a premium bottle representing Hida Takayama, it is ideal for gifts and special occasions.

"Hidahomare" is a brand named after "Hidahomare," a sake rice representing Gifu Prefecture. True to its name, it uses 100% Hidahomare and maximizes the umami and sweetness of the rice. You can enjoy a plump aroma and smooth mouthfeel.