Sake Brands
in Nagano

"Asamadake" is the representative brand of Otsuka Shuzo. It is characterized by a soft mouthfeel and a clean aftertaste thanks to the underground water of Mt. Asama. The name comes from Mt. Asama, one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and expresses its magnificent and beautiful nature through the taste of sake.

"Mujinzo" is a brand centered on seasonal limited products from Kitsukura Shuzo. As the name suggests, the sake brewed with inexhaustible inquisitiveness and passion gives new discoveries and impressions every time you drink it. It is characterized by a fresh and lively taste.

"Hon Kikuizumi" is a sake for evening drinks that has been loved locally for a long time. It pursues a taste that you never get tired of, accompanying daily meals. It is a versatile mealtime sake that can be enjoyed both cold and warm.

"Shuho Asama" is a brand inspired by the majestic figure of Mt. Asama. It is characterized by a taste that combines mountain-like strength and the refreshing feeling of clear air. It is a bottle that is plecig to have on the table on special days or as a gift.

"Kura" is a brand that brings together the tradition and technology of Kitsukura Shuzo. Using lavish amounts of Yamada Nishiki, said to be the pinnacle of sake rice, and fermenting slowly at low temperatures, it draws out a fine taste. Please enjoy a supreme cup that combines gorgeousness and delicacy.

"Kikuhide" is one of the representative brands of Kitsukura Shuzo. Loved by locals since its founding, its taste is truly the sake culture of Saku itself. Please enjoy the taste that continues to evolve while protecting tradition.

"Sakunohana" is the representative brand of Sakunohana Shuzo. Using various sake brewing rice mainly from Nagano Prefecture, they brew sake that brings out the characteristics of each rice to the fullest. It is characterized by a fragrant, fresh, and clear taste, and has received high acclaim, including numerous gold prizes at the National New Sake Appraisal.

"Yachiho" is a regionally limited distribution brand named after "Yachiho Village," the former town name of local Sakuho Town. Using sake rice grown by local contract farmers, they brew sake making use of the local climate and water. It is a bottle perfect for evening drinks, continuing to be loved by locals.

"Izutsucho" is a traditional brand loved since the brewery's founding. With the motto of "fine and untiring sake," they aim for sake that enriches daily life. They boast stable quality that can be enjoyed widely from cold to warm.

"Maruto" is a traditional Kimoto brewing brand bearing the trade name of Kurosawa Shuzo. Insisting on the old-fashioned "Kimoto" method, they brew it over time with the power of natural microorganisms. It is characterized by a complex and deep taste and the spread of umami when warmed.

"Kurosawa" is Kurosawa Shuzo's flagship brand, poured with the brewer's passion and skill. While based on "traditional Kimoto brewing," they pursue a modern taste that suits modern dining tables. They aim for sake that is accepted worldwide, combining strength and delicacy.

"Yukiguni" is not a brand inspired by Yasunari Kawabata's novel "Snow Country," but it is a brand that evokes the scene of snowy Minami Saku. It tastes of purity like snowmelt water and inner strength nurtured in the severe cold land. It is a sake that you want to enjoy slowly on a quiet winter night.

"Meikyoshisui" is the representative brand of Osawa Shuzo. As the name meaning "water surface as quiet as a mirror without a single spot" suggests, it is characterized by a crystal-clear transparency and smooth mouthfeel. It continues to fascinate many sake fans as a mealtime sake that brings out the taste of dishes.

"Seki" is a particular brand that uses 100% Nagano Prefecture's sake brewing rice "Kinmon Nishiki." You can enjoy the deep taste created by the fusion of the plump umami unique to "Kinmon Nishiki" and the technology of Osawa Shuzo. Products brewed in wooden barrels have increased complexity and create an even more unique taste.

"Ooyoshino" is a brand that reprinted Osawa Shuzo's former brewery name "Ooyoshino." In contrast to "Meikyoshisui," it pursues a rich and mellow taste. The satisfying taste goes well with dishes with strong flavors.

"Shinano no Kataribe" is a simple and warm sake, like passing down the folklore and legends of Shinshu. Warming it deepens the flavor even more, making it a cup that warms both body and mind. It is perfect when you want to spend a relaxing time.

"Bokusui" is a brand named after the poet Wakayama Bokusui, who loved sake deeply. There is an anecdote that Bokusui actually visited the brewery and praised its sake. Sake brewed with traditional Kimoto brewing is rich and full-bodied, demonstrating its true value when warmed.

"Misonotake" is the representative brand of Takeshige Honke Shuzo since its founding. It is characterized by a taste that you never get tired of drinking, where you can feel the umami of rice even though it is refreshing. It is an indispensable evening drink for daily dining tables, continuing to be loved by locals.

"Doburoku" (read as Twelve Six in kanji) is a brand of Doburoku where you can taste the whole umami of rice. With the theme of "Sweet, Sour, Bubbly, Fun," it offers a fun taste with an exquisite balance of sweetness, acidity, and effervescence. The thick mouthfeel and fresh flavor can also be enjoyed like a dessert.

"Yoshidaya Jisuke" is a brand that bears the name of the founder of Chikumanishiki Shuzo, which can be said to be a return to the origin. Using traditional brewing techniques, it is brewed cherishing the original umami and aroma of rice. The calm taste is a gem for adults who want to enjoy sake in a relaxed manner.