Sake Brands
in Hiroshima

"Shima no Kaori" is a brand named inspired by the beautiful scene of Etajima, "calm seaside scenery, sea breeze, mountain green". It is characterized by a smooth mouthfeel and a pleasant sweet scent that remains after passing through the throat, and its friendly taste that you never get tired of drinking is attractive. It is a local sake that embodies the nature and climate of the island, which has been loved by the people of the local Etajima for a long time.

"Ichidai Misen" is a sake brand brewed by SAKURAO B&D, named after "Mt. Misen", the spiritual peak and highest peak of the World Heritage Site Miyajima. You can see Mt. Misen from the brewery, and it is made with the aim of being a sake worthy of its majestic appearance. Using sake rice from Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima Momiji Yeast, it is characterized by a gorgeous and fruity aroma like melon and apple, a firm umami of rice, and a sharp aftertaste unique to Junmai sake.

"Aa Fushigi na Osake" (Ah, Mysterious Sake) is a low-alcohol Junmai sake characterized by a beautiful pink color, made only with rice and rice malt. Without using any coloring agents, the pale rose color naturally developed by the power of yeast is attractive, and the alcohol content is about 8%, about half that of regular sake. The sweet, sour and fruity taste is easy to drink even for beginners to sake and women, and it is recommended to chill it and enjoy it in a wine glass.

"Kamoizumi" is a brand that symbolizes Saijo and is a sake that embodies pride as a pioneer of Junmai sake. The pale golden color that remains by daring not to perform carbon filtration is proof that the original umami and nutrients of the rice are alive. The rich and mellow aroma and the deep, rich taste have been loved by many fans for many years as a sake to accompany meals that can be enjoyed both cold and warmed.

"Junmai Oikawa" is a special sake created through a collaboration between talent Nao Oikawa and Kamoizumi Shuzo. Oikawa, who was originally a big fan of Kamoizumi, actually visited the brewery and commercialized the sake from the tank she selected herself from among many sakes. Characterized by a firm umami and a sharp taste filled with the thoughts of her who is from Hiroshima, the title on the label is also written by her own hand.

"Zouka" is a brand created through regional cooperation with the Zouka district of Higashihiroshima City, known as a production area for Yamada Nishiki, the king of sake rice. Using 100% high-quality Yamada Nishiki grown in Zouka, which has a high altitude and temperature difference, it is brewed with a consistent commitment from rice growing to sake brewing. It is a bottle where you can fully enjoy the blessings of the region, where the delicate and mellow umami unique to Yamada Nishiki and the refreshing scent harmonize.

"Kusanagi" is the highest peak sake brewed by Kirei Shuzo, allowed to bear the name of "Kusanagi no Mitsurugi", the deity of Atsuta Jingu Shrine. Specially brewed to commemorate the completion of the Atsuta Jingu "Kusanagi-kan", it luxuriously uses medium-hard water from their own well and suitable rice for sake brewing "Hattan 35-go". Characterized by a graceful aroma and refined taste suitable for dedication sake to a prestigious shrine, it is a gem suitable for special festive days.

"Kirei" is a famous sake of Saijo derived from the words "Cranes live for a thousand years, turtles live for ten thousand years", filled with wishes for longevity and prosperity. In the crisp and dry taste, you can feel a sharp throat feel and a warm umami, and it does not bore the drinker. It is a standard for evening drinks loved by the people of Hiroshima Prefecture, and it is a brand that delivers happiness and peace to the daily dining table.

"Hakubotan" is a historical brand named after the family crest of the Takatsukasa family, one of the five regent houses of Kyoto. The biggest feature is the "sweet and rich" taste typical of Hiroshima sake, and the soft sweetness and richness that spreads when you put it in your mouth have been loved by many people across time. It is a sake with a soothing taste where technology and tradition cultivated in old history breathe.

"Benikanman" is a new sensation Junmai sake developed with the concept of "sake that snuggles up to Momiji Manju". The alcohol content is suppressed to 8%, and it is finished in an extremely sweet taste with a "Sake Meter Value of -60", which far exceeds regular sake (-30 to -50 which is already sweet, normally -10 is sweet so -60 is very sweet). Note: Actually standard dry is +5, sweet is -5. -60 is extremely sweet. As a dessert sake to enjoy with sweets, and also friendly to sake beginners, it is a bottle that proposes a pairing unique to Hiroshima.

"Houkakinmon" is a standard and long-selling brand that inherits the history and tradition of Hakubotan Shuzo. It has been loved by locals for a long time as an evening drink where you can easily enjoy the "sweet and savory" taste typical of Hakubotan. Characterized by a taste that you will never get tired of, which can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold to hot sake, adding color to the daily dining table.

"Fukubijin" is a brand named by combining "Fuku" (Fortune) from the place name at the time "Fukujin" and "Bijin" (Beautiful Woman) aiming for a plump and gentle taste. Brewed with the outstanding technology famous as the Saijo Sake Brewing School, its smooth mouthfeel and balanced taste harmonize exquisitely with many dishes. It is a sake with an elegant and graceful taste that gathers the essence of Hiroshima's soft water brewing.

"Saijotsuru" is a brand named by combining the place name "Saijo" and "Tsuru" (Crane), which is considered a symbol of longevity and an auspicious bird. It is known for high-quality sake brewing, led by the Junmai Daiginjo Genshu "Shinzui," which has won consecutive Monde Selection Gold Awards and received high scores from world-renowned wine critic Robert Parker. While possessing the softness and umami unique to Hiroshima, it combines the strength of core that does not lose to the sauce of Okonomiyaki, making it an ideal sake to accompany food.

"Hiroshimanishiki" is a particular brand brewed using Association No. 5 Yeast (Kamotsuru Yeast) to revive the Hiroshima Prefecture suitable rice for sake brewing "Hiroshimanishiki," which became a phantom in the early Showa period, and to maximize its merits. Characterized not by a flashy aroma, but by an elegant and rich aroma and a plump and deep taste, it embodies the climate of Hiroshima itself. When served lukewarm (Nurukan), the umami of the rice stands out even more, demonstrating outstanding compatibility as a sake to accompany food.

"Ittekinyukon" (One Drop, One Soul) is, as the name suggests, a Junmai Ginjo sake brewed with the whole heart and soul of the master brewer, putting thoughts into every single drop. It boasts numerous awards such as the "Fine Sake Awards Japan" Gold Award and the "Kan Sake Award" Supreme Gold Award, and can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold sake to hot sake. Characterized by moderate acidity, gentle aroma, and smooth mouthfeel, it is a versatile sake to accompany food that snuggles up to any dish.

"Kamotsuru" is the representative brand of Kamotsuru Shuzo named in 1873 (Meiji 6), and is known nationwide as a synonym for Hiroshima sake. The representative "Daiginjo Tokusei Gold Kamotsuru" is also famous for being served at a dinner when former President Obama visited Japan, and its elegant appearance with cherry blossom petal-shaped gold leaf dancing is perfect for celebratory occasions. It is the royal road of sake combining quality and formality, continuing to evolve while protecting tradition.

"Tenrin" is the highest peak Daiginjo sake into which Kamotsuru Shuzo has poured all of its skills. By collecting drip sake that naturally drips from sake bags and blending new sake from cold brewing with old sake stored at low temperature for several years in an exquisite ratio, an elegant aroma and deep taste are realized. It is a supreme bottle that can be called a work of art, combining dignified elegance and melodious aftertaste.

A brand named after the pine trees of the Sanyodo road and the crane. Using Saijo's unique soft water, it features a smooth throat feel and a gentle mouthfeel typical of Hiroshima. They cherish the "Go-mi Ittai" (harmonious five flavors) taste, where sweetness, acidity, dryness, bitterness, and astringency are balanced. At the direct sales shop, you can also enjoy brewery-limited sake and the popular red sake cups.

A brand that played a part in the history of the brewing district of Saijo, Higashihiroshima City. Although no longer produced, it was known for unique sake brewing using red rice and was loved by many fans.

A brand named after Matsuo Basho's haiku "Tenbin ya / Kyo Edo kakete / Chiyo no haru". Using medium-hard water pumped from 40m underground, it was highly acclaimed, winning a Gold Prize at the National New Sake Appraising and Conducting Awards in 2003.