Sake Brands
in Nagano

"Hirotaizumi" is sake that was known as the representative brand of Akashina Shuzo. It was named after Hirota Shrine located near the brewery. It was local sake that blended into the lives of locals and was loved.

"Gekko" is a brand characterized by a gentle fruity aroma and a clean taste where sweetness and acidity harmonize. Delicious even at room temperature or slightly warmed, it is a sake to accompany meals that is easy to match with various dishes. Like the moon floating in the night sky, it gently heals the drinker's heart.

"Sansei" is the representative brand bearing the name of the brewery. Using underground water from the Northern Alps, it is a taste that balances the umami of rice and sharpness. It is a versatile sake to accompany meals that can be enjoyed widely from cold sake to warm sake and accompanies any dish.

"Gokaicho" is a brand suitable for celebratory occasions and special sunny days, such as the Gokaicho (unveiling) of Zenkoji Temple. It features a gorgeous aroma and a rich, swelling taste. It is an auspicious sake that you want to drink at gatherings with loved ones or when you want to call in good fortune.

"Kita Alps" is a brand full of coolness, imaging the magnificent mountain range of the Northern Alps. It features transparency like melting snow water from the mountains and a clean drinking mouth. It is local sake with a refreshing taste not tired of drinking, easy to match daily meals.