Sake Brands
in Mie

"Yuminariho" is a brand that emphasizes terroir, using rare sake rice grown only in Taki District, Mie Prefecture. It was brewed by reviving and improving the rice that was once called "Ise Nishiki" and had become a phantom. A deep taste where plump umami of rice and pleasant acidity harmonize. It is a special bottle filled with history and climate that can only be tasted in the land of Ise.

"Taenohana" (Exquisite Flower) is a traditional brand that Moriki Shuzojo has protected since its founding. It embodies the wish to be a sake that makes beautiful flowers bloom in the hearts of drinkers, just like an "exquisite flower." Characterized by a robust taste with effective acidity due to Kimoto brewing and Yamahai brewing methods. It is a perfect bottle as a sake to accompany meals, demonstrating its true worth even more when warmed.

"Amajin" is a sake brewed with respect for the "Ama" (female diver) culture, a tradition of Ise-Shima, and gratitude for the bounties of the sea. Inspired by the powerful yet gentle Ama divers, it possesses a firm rice umami while having a soft mouthfeel that gently envelops you. The faint sense of sea minerals and the crisp finish make it an excellent match for fresh seafood. Please enjoy this mysterious and vitality-filled flavor brewed at the foot of Ise Jingu Shrine.

"Yachiyo" is the main brand brewed by Ogawa Honke, conveying the warmth of handmade production. Using rice from Mie Prefecture and subsoil water from the Suzuka Mountains, its flavor, carefully brewed entirely by hand, is rich and deeply bodied, harmonizing plump umami with moderate acidity. Unaffected by trends, its solid and satisfying taste reveals its true value even more when warmed. It is a good old-fashioned sake that accompanies local food culture and soothes the heart during daily evening drinks.

"Kagura" is a brand derived from the "Kagura" dance dedicated to the gods in the land of Ise, aiming for a sacred and pure taste. Using "Yamada Nishiki" and "Kami no Ho" from Mie Prefecture and brewing with Mie Prefecture yeast, it expresses a gorgeous aroma and plump umami. Its charm lies in the ability to enjoy a variety of expressions, from the fresh taste of unpasteurized sake (Namazake) to the mellow depth of aged sake. It is a heartwarming sake rooted in the local community that adds color to regional festivals and daily dining tables.

"Soushun" (Early Spring) is a brand imbued with the wish to be a sake that heralds the arrival of spring, like the plum blossoms that bloom first in the season of melting snow. Mainly using sake rice from Mie Prefecture, it charms with a gentle aroma that complements meals and a clean taste that one never tires of. Refreshing when chilled and with expanding rice sweetness when warmed, it is a daily sake loved locally that can be enjoyed with seasonal dishes throughout the year.

"Ise no Shiroki" is a sparkling pure rice active cloudy sake revived in the present day based on descriptions in ancient documents. It features fine bubbles from secondary fermentation in the bottle and a natural sweet-sourness derived from koji. With a lower alcohol content making it easy to drink, it is perfect as an aperitif or dessert sake. You can enjoy a taste that lets you feel historical romance, tracing the lineage of dedication sake to Ise Jingu Shrine.

"Tenyurin" is the flagship brand of Takahashi Shuzo, meaning "the beautiful tone (excellent sake) of jewels touching each other while playing freely in the heavens (sky/nature)." Pursuing the role of a "food-pairing sake," it is characterized by a gentle aroma and a smooth, deep umami resulting from aging. It is a versatile sake that can be enjoyed at any temperature from chilled to warmed, and one can also enjoy the changes in flavor that open up over time. It accompanies any dish and enriches the dining time.

"Mie no Niinae" is a sake named after the Niinamesai (Harvest Festival) of Ise Jingu Shrine, expressing gratitude for bountiful harvests. Brewed using the new rice of the year and traditional methods associated with Ise Jingu. The simple yet powerful taste, with concentrated rice umami, evokes the solemnity of Shinto rituals and the joy of harvest. It is a bottle in which history and tradition live, which can be said to be the origin of Mie's local sake culture.

"Fuji no Hikari" is the flagship brand of Adachi Honke Shuzo, named after Mt. Fuji, which is worshipped as the god of sake brewing, expressing its purity and grandeur. Using clear brewing water pumped from their own well and carefully selected sake rice, it is gently pressed in traditional wooden tanks. Because it does not undergo carbon filtration, it has a pale golden color, and the rich richness and plump aroma inherent in the rice are alive. Enjoyable across a wide range from chilled to warmed, it has a taste full of affection that warmly illuminates the heart of the drinker.

"Sei" is a brand brewed by Adachi Honke Shuzo, pursuing new possibilities for pure rice sake (Junmaishu). With the theme of "pure and unpretentious sake," it aims for a taste full of transparency without extraneous flavors. By highly polishing carefully selected sake rice and fermenting it slowly at low temperatures, it realizes a sophisticated aroma and a crisp finish. It is a stylish bottle suitable for the modern dining table, harmonizing not only with Japanese food but also with Western and modern cuisine.

"Tsuki no Shinju" (Pearl of the Moon) is a sake with a romantic name inspired by the moon shining in the night sky and pearls glowing in its light. Carefully brewed aiming for a smooth and beautiful sake quality like a pearl. The elegant aroma and the refined sweetness that gently spreads in the mouth are truly a healing taste like moonlight. It is a delicate and beautiful sake that adds glamour to special nights and time spent with loved ones.

"Miyamasugi" is the flagship brand of Inagaki Shuzojo, named after the giant cedar trees that grow naturally in the sacred precincts of Ise Jingu Shrine. It is characterized by a freshness that seems to be surrounded by sacred air and a straight and powerful taste like a cedar tree. Brewed with rice from Mie Prefecture and subsoil water from the Suzuka Mountains, it combines a mellow aroma with a crisp finish, enhancing the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine. Also popular as a souvenir sake for Ise pilgrimages, it is a cup that seems to calm the drinker's heart.

"Tenkei" is a premium brand meaning "Joy (Kei) of Heaven (Ten)," imbued with the wish that happiness comes to those who drink it. Using brewer's rice such as Hyogo Prefecture-grown Yamada Nishiki lavishly and fermenting it slowly at low temperatures, it realizes a gorgeous aroma and a taste with transparency. Ideal for celebratory occasions and gifts, it is a masterpiece where sophisticated dignity and the warmth of the maker coexist.

"Ageuma" is the flagship brand of Hosokawa Shuzo, named after the eccentric festival "Ageuma Shinji" of Tado Taisha Shrine. It is characterized by a powerful and sturdy taste reminiscent of the dynamism of the horses during the ritual, and a clean crispness in the aftertaste. Brewed with locally grown sake rice using traditional methods, its taste lets you feel the firm umami of the rice. Also familiar as a sake served at festivals, it is a bottle packed with the passion and history of Tado.

"Kuwana" is a brand full of affection for the region, named after the ancient name of Kuwana that also appears in the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves). Insisting on "local production for local consumption" using locally grown sake rice from Kuwana, it aims for a taste that seems to bottle the climate of Kuwana as is. It has a firm acidity and richness, going excellently with rich dishes. It is a bottle to be tasted slowly while feeling the history and tradition of Kuwana.

"Honami" is a brand for seasonal limited sake of Maruhiko Shuzo, named after the image of golden waves of rice ears swaying in the autumn wind. Cherishing the quality of the rice of the year and the sense of the season, it is characterized by a taste that brings out the gentle sweetness and umami inherent in the rice. It has a comforting mouthfeel that makes you feel the joy of the autumn harvest and the calmness of the rural landscape. Its charm stands out even more when matched with seasonal ingredients.

"Ise Masamune" is a traditional brand of Maruhiko Shuzo, named with pride in Mie Prefecture, the home of Ise Jingu Shrine. It is characterized by a taste with a solid structure and a satisfying richness that has been loved locally for a long time. While possessing the power typical of old-fashioned sake, it realizes a clear aftertaste with few off-flavors. When warmed, the umami of the rice expands further, giving a sense of fulfillment that warms both body and mind.

"Hamamusume" is a retro and approachable brand that evokes the historical atmosphere of when Yokkaichi flourished as a port town. With a bright and refreshing image like a girl on the beach, it is characterized by a light and clean taste. Pursuing drinkability, it is perfect for daily evening drinks or casual gatherings. It goes well with local seafood dishes and continues to be loved along with the food culture of the port town.

"Shisuikyo Sakura" is a brand packed with local pride, bearing the old name of Yokkaichi, "Shisui," and the name of the place where the brewery is located, "Sakura." Focusing on local rice and water, it is brewed with the aim of expressing its terroir. It is characterized by a gorgeous and expansive aroma and a mellow umami. A luxurious sake that you want to taste with local food on special joyful days.