Sake Brands
in Hyogo

"Kokusanichi" is a premium brand inheriting the pre-war "Kokusan" brand, currently manufactured as Daiginjo. It is a brand that revived the history and tradition of the brewery lost in the war damage to the present day as the highest quality Daiginjo. It embodies the passion for the revival of the brewery and the will to inherit pre-war glory.

"Nadajiman" is a brand brewed with carefully selected high-polished sake rice and Miyamizu, worthy of the name "Pride of Nada." It is sake brewed utilizing traditional brewing techniques with the pride of Nada-Gogo in mind. It is a brand with confidence and pride, pursuing quality worthy of the name of the prestigious production area called Nada.

"Takaramusume" is an auspicious brand derived from the founder's auspicious dream "a beautiful woman on a treasure ship smiling while drinking sake." With the slogan "Single-mindedly to Genshu," it has established its uniqueness as a brewery specializing in powerful, undiluted genshu. It is characterized by the unique sake quality created by the environment of a wooden brewery that miraculously continues to operate, and the mellow and rich taste unique to genshu. Since it is bottled as squeezed without adding water, you can enjoy a strong mouthfeel where the original umami and aroma of rice are condensed.

"Shukugawa Maizakura" is a gorgeous brand inspired by Shukugawa, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Nishinomiya. It is an elegant bottle that expresses the scene of cherry blossoms fluttering down in Shukugawa with sake. It is a brand rich in regional characteristics that puts the beautiful scenery and culture of local Nishinomiya into sake. Its charm is the elegant taste that makes you feel the arrival of spring and the beauty of cherry blossoms.

"Kintaka" is a brand that expresses the beauty of the golden color of sake brewed from rice ripened by the sun and the nobility of the hawk, the king of birds. It is a traditional brand continuing since the late Edo period, and continues to protect its name while overcoming two difficulties: war damage and earthquake disaster. Although currently suspending brewing, it conveys the historical brand of Nada to the present day through contract brewing. It is a brand that embodies the tradition of Nada, possessing both strength and nobility.

"Kiichi" is a brand derived from the name of the founder, Mr. Kiichi, embodying the "Sampo-yoshi" philosophy that "people who drink, sell, and make sake rejoice together and become one." Utilizing the three major advantages of Nada-Gogo (sake rice Yamada Nishiki, 100% Miyamizu, Rokko Oroshi) to the fullest, it is characterized by a refreshing and clean taste. It is a traditional brand with a history of about 190 years, protecting the essence of Nada sake brewing. The philosophy of sake brewing where all parties involved can rejoice together has been passed down to the present day.

"Nadaichi" is a sake brand that embodies the wish to be "Number One in Nada-Gogo," aiming to be a representative brand of Nada. After the war, after the "Shochikubai" brand remained with Takara Shuzo, it restarted as a newly created brand. Characterized by a refreshing taste that goes well with any dish, it has a versatile sake quality that harmonizes not only with Japanese food but also with Western food. As a high-quality sake worthy of the name of Nada, it embodies local pride.

"Rokusui-en" is a brand named after "Hakutaka Rokusui-en," a sake culture complex established by Hakutaka. It is a sake that embodies the facility's philosophy of preserving and passing down Miyamizu and transmitting the sake brewing culture of Nada.

"Hanshin Tigers" is a brand for fans brewed as an official licensed product of the Hanshin Tigers. It is a Honjozo sake brewed with the traditional Kimoto method by Tamba Toji using 100% Miyamizu, fusing local sports culture and sake culture. It is a sake filled with local love and team love to be enjoyed on special occasions and when cheering.

"Hakutaka" is a representative brand of "Genuine Nada Sake" brewed by the Kita-Tatsuuma family, a branch of Tatsuuma-Honke. Utilizing the traditional techniques of Miyamizu and Tamba Toji, it continues to protect the traditional sake brewing of Nada-Gogo. It is a brand that conveys the sake brewing culture of Nada to the present day through premium quality and traditional manufacturing methods.

"Miyamizu no Sato" is a brand that maximizes the charm of the famous water using 100% Miyamizu. It is brewed with the traditional Kimoto method using the highest quality Yamada Nishiki cultivated in terraced rice fields in the Mino district of Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a premium sake that embodies the sake brewing culture of Nada, the hometown of Miyamizu.

"Shimabijin" is a brand created by Kitayama Sake Brewing, which moved from Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture to Nishinomiya, when it switched to sake brewing. In contrast to the strong Nada "men's sake," it features a refreshing and clean taste with a soft aroma. It has a versatile sake quality that goes well not only with Japanese food but also with French and Italian food, and its compatibility with a wide range of dishes is attractive. It is a unique Nada brand that offers elegant taste at a reasonable price range.

"Arimayama" is a brand that expresses the regionality of Hyogo, derived from the scenic spot Arimayama and Arima Onsen in Kobe. It is a sake that harmonizes with local culture, paying homage to Hyogo's representative tourist destinations.

"Mikoshi" is a brand symbolizing Japanese festival culture, developed as Honjozo Nama-chozo sake. Like the role Mikoshi plays as the center of the local community, it is popular as a celebratory sake that connects people. Characterized by a refreshing and easy-to-drink taste, it is a brand suitable for festivals and auspicious occasions.

"Kuromatsu Hakushika" is the representative brand of Tatsuuma-Honke Sake Brewing, which has a history of over 360 years. It is characterized by an auspicious brand name that combines the strength and longevity of the black pine with the purity and auspiciousness of the white deer. Continuing to protect the traditional sake brewing of Nada-Gogo, it also contributes to the preservation and transmission of sake culture through the Hakushika Memorial Sake Museum. It is a historical brand representing Nada that values tradition and formality.

"Arimayama" was a brand brewed by Nada Sake Brewing, derived from Arima Onsen, a representative tourist destination in Hyogo Prefecture. Currently, Ozeki has inherited the trademark and carries on its lineage.

"Tamon" is a historical brand for which Ozeki inherited the trademark and business rights of Tamon Sake Brewing, which fell into financial difficulties. Protecting the traditional brands of Nada, it inherits the spirit of the brewery that avoided closure.

"Karatamba" is a dry brand utilizing the traditional techniques of Tamba Toji, and is an internationally acclaimed sake that has won the Monde Selection Gold Award for 9 consecutive years. It is characterized by a sharp dry taste brewed with the brewing techniques of Tamba Toji using Yamada Nishiki produced in Hyogo Prefecture. Known as a popular series of Ozeki, it features a diverse lineup including Josen, Nama-chozo, Junmai, and Nigori sake.

"Soka Osakaya" is a premium brand praising the roots of the brewery, derived from the trade name "Osakaya" of the Chobei family that owns Ozeki. Bearing the name of the founding family, it is developed as a high-end sake that values tradition and formality.

"Osakaya Chobei" is a brand embodying the history of the brewery, bearing the name of the founder or an important historical figure. By listing the trade name and personal name together, it expresses pride as a family business and traditional craftsmanship.