Sake Brands
in Ishikawa

"Noto Kameizumi" is a rare local sake bearing the name of the 'Kame' (turtle) symbolizing a wish for longevity. Cherished in Monzen-machi, its most striking feature is its gentle, clear drinking profile granted by pure water from a source among Japan's Top 100. As a 'phantom sake' with almost all shipments consumed within the town, every glass conveys the warmth of a community that has grown alongside the great Sojiji temple.

"Hakuhou" was the primary brand of Sawada Shuzoten, named after the noble mythical phoenix and the pure nature of Wajima. Once a staple of daily life in Monzen-machi, this sake colored the special moments and meals of many, and continues to be remembered fondly as a local treasure of the past.

"Noto no Oyaji" (The Noto Father) was a signature brand of Sawada Shuzoten, loved for its unique naming. Featuring an unpretentious umami and friendliness reminiscent of a genial 'Noto Father,' it was an essential part of local evening drinks, cherished as a pour full of human warmth.

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"Kinpyo Shirakoma" is the flagship brand of Hiyoshi Shuzoten, named after the legend of the 'White Horse (Shirakoma) with a Golden Gourd (Kinpyo)' that appeared in the founder's dream. Brewed with well water from a source incredibly close to the Sea of Japan, it offers a powerful yet bracingly crisp extra-dry flavor. Loved by many who visit the Wajima Morning Market, it is a local sake that combines auspicious luck with the vitality of the sea.

"Ore no Sake" (My Sake) is a popular local Junmai sake with an eye-catchingly straightforward name. It expresses the wish for each drinker to feel a personal attachment, as if saying 'This is my sake.' Featuring the solid umami of rice paired with Hiyoshi Shuzoten's signature crisp finish, it is a friendly bottle that makes every evening drink a pleasure.

"Senmaida" is a sake that encapsulates the local terroir, bearing the name of Wajima's iconic 'Shiroyone Senmaida' rice terraces. Using rice actually cultivated in these terraces by the brewer's own hands, it produces a drop where the power of the land, water, and wind become one. This is a soulful local sake that evokes the beautiful, original landscape of Wajima with every sip.

"Notohomare" is the signature brand of Shimizu Shuzoten, named with the wish to become a 'praise-worthy (Homare) sake representing Noto.' With solid techniques inherited from the former master-brewer founder, it extracts the rich character of the rice while pursuing a clear crispness that lets Wajima's seafood shine. Its orthodox flavor is backed by a prestigious history of awards at numerous competitions.

"Hanaoboro" is a dreamy nigori sake dyed a natural pale pink through the action of red sake yeast. With a sweet-and-sour fruity flavor and a visual elegance like cherry blossoms dancing under a hazy moon, it is a low-alcohol, easy-to-drink bottle that is immensely popular for introducing women and sake beginners to a new kind of charm.

"Noto Suehiro" is the signature brand of Nakashima Shuzoten, long beloved in Wajima. Suppressing flashy aromas to pursue rice umami and a sharp finish, its flavor is the definition of 'sake that reveals its presence the more you drink.' Its unpretentious, tireless character shines as a brilliant supporting actor that further enhances the flavors of Noto's bountiful seafood.

"Wakanyodori" is the signature brand of Nakano Shuzo, with over 170 years of history. Its most defining trait is the soft, flowing mouthfeel granted by the pure waters of Mt. Wakasuyama. With its gentle aroma and a deep, inclusive flavor that embraces any dish, it is a local treasure that heals daily fatigue and provides 'vitality for tomorrow' to all who enjoy it.

"Notoji" is the signature brand of Kuze Shuzoten, maximizing the minerality and crispness unique to hard water. Its powerful yet clean dry flavor perfectly complements Noto's bountiful seafood. It is a local sake imbued with a powerful vitality, where the brewer's passion from 'soil to bottle' resonates with every sip.

"Choseimai" is a one-of-a-kind brand made with 100% estate-grown 'Choseimai' rice and gently brewed with soft water. The pure sweetness and mellow flavors of the rice expand pleasantly on the palate, finishing clean like pure water. It is an elegant pour that highlights the character of rice raised with utmost care, touching the very origins of sake-making.

"Toki no Sato" is the flagship brand of Misago Shuzo, reflecting Noto's rich nature and the hearts of its people. By using Mt. Hodatsu's spring water and deliberately aging the sake for three years, they achieve a profound flavor where mellow smoothness and rice sweetness are perfectly harmonized. This is an elegant local sake that evokes the graceful image of the Toki ibis that once soared over Noto's skies.