Sake Brands
in Hyogo

"SHUSHU" is a modern brand targeting women and sake beginners with the concept of "more casual sake". It is a sparkling type characterized by a fruity aroma like muscat and gentle sweetness. "SHUSHU Light" is popular as an innovative product that refreshes the image of traditional sake, being easy to drink with low alcohol content of 8.5%. It is a brand developed by a traditional brewery specializing in Junmai sake to convey the charm of sake to a new generation.

"Jukai" is a brand with historical value as Japan's oldest active registered trademark, registered in the 35th year of Meiji. Originally, Sawano Tsuru inherited the trademark rights owned by Hyakumangoku Shuzo and continues to protect the tradition of over 100 years. It is characterized by the auspiciousness contained in the name "Sea of Longevity" (Jukai), and the calm aroma and refreshing mouthfeel typical of Honjozo sake. It is a sake with a sincere and unadorned taste, balancing mellow sweetness and sharp dryness.

"Gengai" is one of Sawano Tsuru's brands, a sake that inherits traditional Nada brewing. As a brewery specializing in Junmai sake, it embodies Sawano Tsuru's philosophy of brewing only with rice, koji, and water.

"Sawano Tsuru" is the representative brand bearing the brewery's name, embodying the pride as Japan's number one Junmai sake maker. The tradition of sticking to Junmai sake brewing using only "rice, koji, and water" for over 300 years since the mid-Edo period is alive. While protecting the style of refreshing Nada masculine sake with richness and sharpness, it provides high-quality Junmai sake in a wide price range. The commitment to rice backed by the history starting as a rice merchant and pure sake brewing without any additives convey the essence of sake.

"Chiyodagura" is a brand derived from "Chiyoda Castle", another name for Edo Castle, embodying the pride as descendants of Ota Dokan. It is characterized by careful brewing with small-batch preparations (750kg total rice) and unique individuality fusing Noto-style brewing techniques with Nada's terroir. Harmonizing gorgeous ginjo aroma, complex scent passing through the nose, and solid deep umami, it boasts a rich and umami-filled sake quality based on aroma and umami. Using 100% Hyogo-grown sake brewing rice, it develops a diverse lineup utilizing the individuality of rice such as Fukunahana, Gohyakumangoku, and Yamada Nishiki.

"Yoneji" is a limited brand carefully selected by the famous sake guide Mr. Yoneji Miyawaki at Hamafukutsuru Ginjo Workshop. It is known as a brand pursuing the charm of Ginjo sake with quality assurance by a connoisseur expert. It is a discerning sake gathering the essence of Hamafukutsuru's technology.

"Nanatsu Ume" is a prestigious brand praised as "Sake is Kenbishi, Otokoyama, Nanatsume" as one of the three great premium sakes of the Edo period. Hamafukutsuru inherits the historic brand brewed by Wataya in Itami to the present day as the legitimate successor. It is a historic sake with over 300 years of tradition and prestige used as Gozenshu (sake for the lord's table) in the Ooku of Edo Castle. It is a brand with high historical value conveying the glory of the era when Itami was the center of brewing ahead of Nada to the present.

"Hamafukutsuru" is the representative brand bearing the brewery's name, embodying the brewing specialized in Ginjo sake. Attached with a tour and experience facility called Hamafukutsuru Ginjo Workshop, it is known as a brewery specializing in the production of premium Ginjo sake. It is a brand gathering the essence of Nada's brewing technology, characterized by mellow and sophisticated Ginjo aroma and elegant taste.

"Kuzo" is a brand named with the determination to restart from zero after the brewery was completely destroyed by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. "Ku" (Sky/Empty) means starting from zero/nothing, expressing the attitude of sincerely pursuing Nada brewing. It is a brand of emotion and hope, overcoming the difficulty of the earthquake disaster, containing strong will for reconstruction and challenge to Nada's excellent brewing.

"Kin Masamune" is the representative brand brewed by Matsuo Nihei Shoten. With a taste combining strength and sharpness typical of Nada sake, it was loved by locals. It is a phantom brand whose production has now ended.

"Edoichi" is a Junmai sake conveying the brewing culture and quality of the Edo period to the present. It is a brand pursuing the essence of traditional sake and the confidence contained in the name "Number One in Edo".

"Miyamizu no Hana" is a special Junmai sake honoring Miyamizu discovered by a sixth generation Tazaemon Yamamura of Sakuramasamune. Utilizing the characteristics of Miyamizu, which is rich in minerals and low in iron, it realizes a gorgeous and elegant taste. Commemorating the historical achievement of Miyamizu discovery, it is a brand that maximizes the charm of famous water.

"Sakuramasamune" is the representative brand of the brewery boasting 400 years of history, and is the originator of the name "Masamune" for sake. The tradition of the brewery with historical achievements such as the discovery of Miyamizu, establishment of high polishing technology, and origin of Yeast No. 1 is alive. With traditional brewing using Yamada Nishiki and Miyamizu, it continues to influence many breweries as a central existence of Nada brewing culture.

"Takino Koi" is a brand symbolizing success and promotion, derived from the legend of Toryumon where a carp climbs a waterfall and becomes a dragon. It is a Junmai Daiginjo polished to 35% using Yamada Nishiki from Special A District in Hyogo Prefecture, the highest peak sake gathering the essence of Sakuramasamune's technology. Also called "Kazabana" (Wind Flower), it is characterized by a delicate and graceful taste.

"Kazabana" is a brand expressing Japanese aesthetic sense, comparing snowflakes dancing in the wind to flower petals. As Takino Koi Kazabana, it overlaps the delicate and elegant taste of Junmai Daiginjo with the ephemeral beauty of snow flowers. It is an artistic sake characterized by a pure and elegant aroma and a light mouthfeel like snow.

"Kobe Sakura" is a Daiginjo fusing the beauty of cherry blossoms representing Kobe and the brewing culture of Nada. It is a brand embodying local pride, expressing Kobe's identity and the gorgeousness of cherry blossoms.

"Shinsui" is derived from a classical word meaning "firewood and water", daily necessities. It is a brand embodying the philosophy of essential sake that accompanies daily life, not a luxury item. It is a sake with a friendly and unadorned taste that blends into life.

"Shugo" is the representative brand brewed by Toyozawa Shuzo. Its name evocative of a hearty mouthfeel and powerful taste was long loved by sake lovers. It is a phantom brand whose production has now ended.