Sake Brands
in Hyogo

It is a brand brewed by Kido Sake Brewery, and the brand name expresses the pride of the Harima region. The powerful name "Harimaou" (King of Harima) contained the self-confidence representing the region as Harima sake. It was one of the brands inheriting the tradition of sake brewing in the Harima region.

It was the representative brand of Izawa Honke, a handmade sake using home-grown Yamada Nishiki. Characterized by a rich and mellow yet clean aftertaste, it demonstrated high technical skill, such as winning the Gold Prize at the National New Sake Appraising and Deliberating Fair for six consecutive years. It was also known that former Japanese national soccer player Hidetoshi Nakata loved to drink it, and its high quality was widely recognized.

It is a brand developed as "Yamatokotsuchi Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Magokoro". With a rice polishing ratio of 60% and an alcohol content of 17 degrees, Gohyakumangoku was used for the raw rice. The brand name "Magokoro" (Sincerity) expressed the brewery's sincere attitude towards sake brewing. As a non-filtered raw sake, it was characterized by a taste that cherishes the original umami of rice.

Combining the place name "Inami" and "Bijin" (Beauty), the brand name expresses attachment to the region. Using sake rice from Inami Town, they brew sake reflecting the local climate. Utilizing the characteristics of Inami Town, which is a rice production area, it is characterized by a taste that values the umami of rice.

It is a brand name representing the Harima region, and is generally distributed as ordinary sake in paper packs, but special junmai sake using 100% Yamada Nishiki from Inami Town and a rice polishing ratio of 60% is also produced. By wearing the regional name "Banshu", the identity as Harima sake is clarified. Utilizing King Brewing's technical capabilities, it is a sake that accompanies the daily dining table, balancing stable quality and affordable prices.

It is developed as 2000ml products as "Hinode Junmaishu Toji no Kura" and "Hinode Kasen Toji no Kura". It is a product that appeals to authentic sake brewing by putting the master brewer's technology and the brewery's tradition in the brand name. It expresses the fusion of stable quality control by King Brewing's employee master brewer system and traditional sake brewing technology.

It is a brand brewed by Hattori Sake Brewery, and had an elegant brand name called "Kimusume" (Noble Daughter). It was one of the brands inheriting the tradition of sake brewing in Ono City, and sake brewing reflecting the climate of the Harima region was carried out.

It is a brand brewed by Tanaka Sake Brewery, and has a unique brand name expressing a peaceful and free atmosphere. The name "Gokurakutombo" (Happy-go-lucky) is a unique naming that is rare in the sake industry, making you feel familiarity. It was one of the brands inheriting the tradition of sake brewing in Ono City.

It is a traditional brand derived from the fact that the 4th generation owner was a master of chrysanthemum cultivation. Contrary to the recent trend of dry and light sake, they stick to traditional sake with a solid and umami-rich taste. It features a mellow taste that brings out the umami of rice, and a strength that can withstand strongly flavored dishes and hot pot dishes. As demonstrated by consecutive gold medals at the National New Brew Appraisal, they maintain quality with high technical proficiency while preserving traditional methods. Junmai sake is 1,320 yen for 720ml, and Junmai Daiginjo is 3,520 yen for 720ml, which is a reasonable price for the quality.

It was a brand brewed by Nishitani Sake Brewery, embodying the tradition of a brewery with a history of over 200 years. As one of the brands inheriting the tradition of sake brewing in Takasago City, it was loved by the local community.

It is another brand of Okuto Shoji, with a brand name expressing gentleness in contrast to "Chushingura". While "Chushingura" represents the loyalty of samurai, "Otome" (Maiden) expresses gentleness and delicacy. Brewed with Harima sake rice and the clear stream of the Chikusa River, it features a soft mouthfeel and a gentle taste.

It is a brand name imagining a rare rainbow appearing in the winter sky, expressing rarity and beauty. Using Yamada Nishiki from Kato City and spring water from Mt. Gobo, it achieves a delicate and elegant taste. Brewed carefully in the severe cold of winter, it is a brand that values the sense of the season.

It is a powerful brand name imagining a strong dragon fighting against rough waves. Developed as Daiginjo, it features a gorgeous aroma and deep taste. Using Yamada Nishiki from Kato City, it is a high-quality sake carefully brewed with a high rice polishing ratio.

Using the rich nature of the Banshu Plain as the brand name, this is a Honjozo sake that fully brings out regionality. Using local rice, water, and air, it features a rich taste that evokes the natural blessings of the Banshu Plain. At a reasonable price of 1,150 yen (tax included) for 720ml, it is loved as a daily sake to accompany meals.

It is a brand name imagining drops dripping from a sake bag, symbolizing careful sake brewing. Using Yamada Nishiki from Kato City, it features a soft ginjo aroma, subtle sweetness, and refreshing acidity. Available at 1,700 yen (tax included) for 720ml, it is a Junmai Ginjo where you can enjoy high-quality taste at a reasonable price.

It is one of the brands of Takanori Meijo, derived from the flower name "Suou" (Caesalpinia sappan). It is a brand name expressing gorgeouenss, and was one of the product lineups of Takanori Meijo.

It was a representative brand bearing the name of the brewery, embodying the philosophy of sake brewing of Takanori Meijo. Sake brewing reflecting the regionality of Kato City was carried out.

Established in the Heisei era, this brand was named after the dance dedicated to pray for a good harvest at festivals in the Harima region. With a dry and crisp taste, it is designed for exchanging cups at festival banquets and spending a rich time. Developed as Junmai sake, it features a sharp aftertaste while utilizing the umami of rice. Linked with the traditional festival culture of Harima, it is loved as sake that is close to the local food culture.

"Manai" means a clear spring, and it is a brand imagining the scene where a celestial maiden descends to that spring. It features a crisp and light taste and an elegant and mellow mouthfeel. It is a brand inherited for generations, brewed aiming for a sake quality that you will not get tired of even if you drink it every day. By the method of adding alcohol, it achieves a light and smooth mouthfeel, and is designed to be easy to match with a wide range of dishes as a sake during meals.

It is a brand combining "Hyogo" as a representative brand of Hyogo Prefecture and "Otokoyama" representing strength. While inheriting the traditional sake brewing of the Harima region, stable quality is achieved with modern equipment. With a refreshing dry taste, it is designed as a sake specifically for meals that is easy to match with a wide range of dishes.

It is a sake named after Kuroda Kanbei, a strategist deeply connected to Himeji, and is a registered trademark. It is developed in the Kanbei series such as "Tokusen Karakuchi Kanbei", "Kanbei Nigori Sake", and "Shiboritate Kanbei". As a brand embodying the history and culture of Himeji, it is also popular among tourists. While based on a dry taste, various product developments are carried out, such as seasonal nigori sake and shiboritate.

The brand name is based on the auspicious image of a thousand cranes dancing, and it is also popular for celebrations and gifts. It is a brand name that gives an elegant and gorgeous impression, and features a sophisticated taste.

It is a brand aiming to be a shining existence like a star, pursuing high-quality taste. It features a sophisticated sake quality utilizing the technical capabilities of Meijo Sake Brewery.

With the concept of a hidden gem, it is developed as a brand known to those in the know. It is a specialty item sticking to special sake quality and manufacturing methods.

It is a representative brand bearing the name of the brewery, a name symbolizing Himeji Castle. Inheriting the tradition of sake brewing in the Banshu region, it is a standard sake that balances stable quality and reasonable price.