Sake Brands
in Hokkaido

Tantetsuko is a Junmai Ginjo sake themed after Hokkaido's industrial heritage. Brewed to convey the history and culture of the Sorachi region once thriving with the coal industry, Kobayashi Shuzo's building itself is part of the heritage site. With 'Ginpu' rice polished to 50%, it balances robust umami with sharp acidity, a dry sake perfect for reflecting on history.

Hokuto Zuiso is a Junmai Ginjo sake brewed by Kobayashi Shuzo, with 'Ginpu' sake rice grown in Hokkaido polished down to 45%. It is characterized by a fruity aroma, clear and clean umami, and a refreshing finish, offering a sophisticated taste. Sold exclusively at specialty stores within Hokkaido, it is highly popular as a special regional bottle that maximizes the potential of Hokkaido rice.

Maruta is a special Junmai sake brewed by Kobayashi Shuzo, positioned as one of their finest Junmai sakes. Made with 100% Hokkaido 'Ginpu' rice, it features robust rice umami and body with a crisp, dry finish. It pairs well with meat dishes and flavorful Japanese cuisine; a food-pairing sake to enjoy the rich rice profile across a wide temperature range, from chilled to warmed.

Fuyuhanabi is a brand from Kobayashi Shuzo that combines elegance with strength. Like winter fireworks illuminating the night sky in harsh cold, it features a fragrant taste that bursts within a dignified sake quality. Through craftsmen's careful handmade process, it elegantly expresses the potential of Hokkaido rice, making it a sake suitable for celebrations and gifts.

Kita Fubuki is a Junmai sake from Takasago Shuzo made with 'Hakucho Mochi' glutinous rice from Enbetsu Town, Hokkaido. It features a soft, gentle sweetness derived from the glutinous rice and a robust rice umami, finished with a clean, dry aftertaste. A unique sake balancing umami and a sharp finish, it is delicious chilled or warmed and pairs perfectly with home-cooked meals like hot pots.

Kyogoku is a brand by Niseko Shuzo, named after the famous spring water "Mt. Yotei Fukidashi Spring Water" that wells up in Kyogoku Town, east of Kutchan. Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waters by the Ministry of the Environment, this spring water is pure soft water created by Mt. Yotei's snowmelt being filtered underground over many years, providing ideal water quality for sake brewing. The Junmai sake made with Hokkaido's sake rice "Kitashizuku" is semi-dry to slightly dry, featuring a light rice sweetness and a clear profile with a modest aroma. The Honjozo offers a crisp, dry finish with minimal brewer's alcohol, making it an excellent food-pairing sake. This is a clear and easy-drinking sake born from the blessings of Mt. Yotei.

Kimagure is a Ginjo sake from Takasago Shuzo made with Hokkaido 'Kirara 397' rice polished to 50%. Leveraging subsoil water from Mount Daisetsu and Asahikawa's harsh cold, it is brewed through low-temperature long-term fermentation for a clean, impurity-free finish. A slightly light dry sake, it features a light and casual character as its name (meaning 'capricious') suggests.

Yukihimuro Ichiyashizuku is a Daiginjo sake produced using Takasago Shuzo's unique 'Yukihimuro (Ice Dome)' method. Inside a sub-zero dome, it is crafted using the luxurious 'Fukuro-shiburi' technique where only naturally dripping droplets are collected to prevent oxidation and seal in floral aromas. This masterpiece fuses Takasago's expertise with the nature of the Daisetsuzan Mountains, featuring concentrated fruity scents and a refined, transparent umami.

Yukiwarabe is a Junmai sake produced by Takasago Shuzo using their unique 'Setchu-chozo' (snow-buried storage) method. Being buried in snow maintains a constant low temperature, smoothing out the sake's edge and creating a mellow flavor and mild aroma. Using pure subsoil water from the Daisetsuzan Mountains and Hokkaido-grown rice, it is a brand where one can enjoy aging unique to snow country.

Taisetsu is a brand from Takasago Shuzo that expresses the majestic natural blessings of Mount Daisetsu. The Junmai Ginjo 'Taisetsu' features Hokkaido sake rice and snowmelt water from Mount Daisetsu, characterized by a sharp, light dry finish and a sweet aroma. With a lineup that includes 'Setchu-chozo' (snow-buried) varieties, it is a brand capturing the essence of Hokkaido, offering mellow umami and a fruity finish enhanced by the power of snow.

Oobora is a distinctive dry Junmai sake brand brewed by Takasago Shuzo. Named with the meaning 'to speak of big dreams,' it features a robust rice umami and a sharp, satisfying finish with a bold character. It can be enjoyed chilled or warmed, with warming further enhancing the rice profile, making it the perfect sake for hearty dining occasions.

Ezo no Kuma is a brand from Takasago Shuzo made with 100% Hokkaido 'Kitashizuku' rice. Featuring a friendly label with a 'Hokkaido bear' motif, it offers a well-balanced taste with mellow sweetness and rice umami. Its fresh and gentle mouthfeel is loved by beginners and connoisseurs alike, gaining popularity as a table sake that brightens up daily meals.

Kaze no Sasayaki is a Junmai sake from Takasago Shuzo made with Hokkaido 'Kitashizuku' rice. As its name (meaning 'Whisper of the Wind') suggests, it features a clear and clean mouthfeel like a refreshing breeze passing through. Combining moderate umami with a sharp, clean finish, it is a brand with a light drinkability that pairs easily with diverse cuisines, from traditional Japanese to Western styles.

Otarukou was a sake brand produced by Yuki no Hana Shuzo. It was one of the representative local sakes of Otaru during the 'Shuzo Ginza' era, which thrived alongside the development of the Otaru Canal since the Meiji period. In the Ironai district, multiple breweries once stood side by side, and the area bustled as a center of Hokkaido's sake culture. Named to symbolize the history of the port city of Otaru and the prosperity of the shipping industry, it remains a notable name in the history of Hokkaido's local sake. Although it vanished due to the decline in sake sales and a shortage of Toji during the Heisei period, it is a historical brand that conveys Otaru's golden age.

Kita no Hohoemi is a Junmai Ginjo sake carefully handcrafted using Shintotsukawa-grown 'Ginpu' sake rice. It features a gentle fruity aroma and a clean, refreshing finish with an excellent smooth throat feel. Best enjoyed from chilled to room temperature, it is a brand with a peaceful taste like a warm smile from the northern land, suiting various dining scenes.

Yukiguni no Daruma is a brand featuring an impressive and adorable snowman-shaped ceramic container, popular as a Hokkaido souvenir. It is a Honjozo sake with a clean mouthfeel, robust rice umami and body, and a sharp finish. Beyond its cute appearance, it offers the characteristically mellow and stable taste of Kinteki Shuzo, making it a perfect item for gifts.

Kinteki is the flagship brand representing Kinteki Shuzo. Named with the hope that 'each drop of sake shines like gold and is as precious as a gem,' its taste is brewed with the pure water of the Pinneshiri Mountains and locally grown rice. It is a brand filled with Hokkaido's pioneering spirit, featuring a light, soft mouthfeel and gentle rice umami that spreads comfortably in the throat.

Shintotsukawa is a Tokubetsu Junmai sake that most purely expresses the brewery's core philosophy of 'local rice, water, and people.' Using 'Ginpu' rice from Shintotsukawa polished to 55%, it is brewed slowly with subsoil water from the Pinneshiri Mountains. It is a proud local sake worthy of the town's name, harmonizing a mellow taste that fully draws out rice umami with a sharp, crisp finish.

Taisetsu no Kura is a leading brand from Hokkaido, named as a tribute to the grand nature of the Daisetsuzan Mountains. With the harsh winter cold of Asahikawa, pure soft water, and 100% Hokkaido-grown rice, it pursues a highly aromatic, fine-textured, crisp dry liquid quality. Harmonizing a brilliant ginjo aroma reminiscent of muscat or pear with a clear, sophisticated taste, it is a brand that embodies local northern sake perfectly paired with Hokkaido ingredients.

Fuki is a historic sake brand produced by Godo Shusei of the Oenon Group. Originating from the traditional brewing techniques of Nada-Gogo, it has a deep historical connection with the Asahikawa Distillery, which supplied 'Fuki' raw sake to Nada in its early years. It bridges Hokkaido's nature and Nada's tradition, offering a versatile lineup of affordable daily sake enjoyed across Japan.

Miyabi no Uta is a brand of mellow sake produced at the Godo Shusei Asahikawa Distillery. It focuses on high-quality standard sake brewed with 100% Hokkaido rice and pure subsoil water from the Taisetsu Mountains. It offers an easy-to-drink profile that suits daily dining.

A standard sake produced by Godo Shusei's Asahikawa Distillery. Named after the referee's call in Sumo, it offers a clean and crisp taste brewed with the Taisetsu mountain range subsoil water and 100% Hokkaido rice. Delicious both chilled and warm.

Yuki no Hana was the flagship brand of Yuki no Hana Shuzo. Brewed in the 'Shuzo Ginza' of Otaru's Ironai district, it was a local sake that symbolized the era of growth alongside the Otaru Canal. Named after the landscape of snowy Hokkaido and the port culture of Otaru, this brand was long cherished by locals. Once, many breweries in Otaru supported Hokkaido's sake culture, but many closed during the Heisei period due to shifting tastes and a lack of Toji. Yuki no Hana is remembered as a historical brand that preserves Otaru's sake-brewing heritage. It is a precious record of a local sake from Otaru's peak of prosperity.

Oyadama Kitanohomare is a top-selling Nigori (cloudy) sake from the Asahikawa Distillery. Brewed with 100% Hokkaido rice, it features a rich, bold body with a pleasant acidity that pairs exceptionally well with meat dishes.

Ureshi Tanoshii Osake (literally 'Happy, Joyful Sake') is a synthetic sake produced by Godo Shusei. It features a light taste and affordable price, designed to bring simple joy to the daily dinner table.