Sake Brands
in Nagasaki

Magatama is a brand produced by Yamasaki Honten Shuzojo, named after the ancient curved jewel ornament known as magatama. Brewed with the beautiful spring water of Shimabara, this sake harnesses the blessings of the subterranean water from Mount Unzen Fugendake.

Fukuizumi is a local sake from Sasebo produced by Nishimuta Shuzojo. The name combines the characters for 'wealth' and 'longevity,' expressing the wish that good fortune will spring forth like a fountain. Crafted with local water and traditional brewing methods, it is beloved as a sake that supports the region's food culture.

Azumatsuyu is a local sake from Unzen produced by Ito Shuzojo, blessed with the subterranean water of Mount Unzen. It is a brand crafted through traditional brewing methods amid the rich natural environment of Unzen.

Kame no Ike is a brand produced by Ota Shuzojo, named after the turtle, a symbol of longevity. Brewed in a region blessed with abundant water resources from the Shimabara Peninsula, it preserves traditional brewing techniques passed down through the region and is beloved as a locally cherished sake.

Asahinoboru is a brand produced by Kato Shuzojo, with a name that evokes the morning sun rising over the Ariake Sea. Brewed in a region blessed with abundant water resources from the Shimabara Peninsula, the sake is crafted using traditional methods with subterranean water from Mount Unzen.

Seisen Sekijo wo Nagaru is a brand produced by Yoshidaya, employing the traditional "hanegi-shibori" (lever pressing) method that survives in only a handful of locations across Japan. The junmai daiginjo uses abelia flower yeast, featuring an elegant aroma and a carefully crafted finish achieved through hanegi-shibori. Using this ancient technique that presses the moromi through the principle of leverage, the sake is highly regarded as a nihonshu that expresses the terroir of Minamishimabara.

Bansho is the flagship brand of Yoshidaya, employing the traditional "hanegi-shibori" (lever pressing) method that survives in only a handful of locations across Japan. The brewery also pursues sake-making with flower yeasts, and the junmai ginjo Fugen no Yume uses cherry blossom flower yeast. Through the fusion of traditional techniques and flower yeasts, the sake is highly regarded as a nihonshu that expresses the terroir of Minamishimabara.

Ikkaku is the flagship brand of Urakawa Shuzo, a sake that harnesses the abundant water and rice of the Shimabara Peninsula. Brewed in Arié-cho, Minamishimabara, the brewery continues to produce sake beloved by locals while preserving regional traditions.

Jidai no Sake is a brand produced by Urakawa Shuzo, named with the aspiration of creating a sake loved across the ages. Brewed using the abundant water and rice of the Shimabara Peninsula, it is a nihonshu crafted while preserving regional traditions.

Momoiro Nigorizake is a pink-hued cloudy sake produced by Umegae Shuzo, characterized by its gorgeous color and gentle flavor. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, this nihonshu conveys the history and culture of Sasebo to the present day.

Umegae is the flagship brand of Umegae Shuzo, beloved as a representative local sake of Sasebo. The brewery has won gold at the National New Sake Awards, continuing sake-making that balances tradition with quality. The nihonshu brewed in Edo-period buildings conveys the history and culture of Sasebo to the present day.

Kujukushima is a brand inspired by the graceful scenery of the 208 islands scattered across Sasebo Bay, which boasts the highest island density in Japan. Beloved as a representative local sake of Sasebo, it has earned high acclaim including gold at the National New Sake Awards. The nihonshu brewed in Edo-period buildings conveys the history and culture of Sasebo to the present day.

Sparkling Sake is a sparkling nihonshu produced by Umegae Shuzo, characterized by the refreshing effervescence of its carbonation. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a brand that fuses tradition and innovation.

LaLaLa smile is a brand by Umegae Shuzo themed around smiles, expressing a bright and joyful atmosphere. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a new local sake from Sasebo.

RuRuRu happy is a brand by Umegae Shuzo themed around happiness, expressing a joyful atmosphere. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a new local sake from Sasebo.

Issui Saisho is a brand by Umegae Shuzo, with a name that evokes the intoxication of a single cup by a master craftsman of the west. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a brand that inherits the traditions of Sasebo.

Sasebo Shiranita is a brand by Umegae Shuzo bearing a Sasebo place name, strongly showcasing regional identity. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a representative local sake of Sasebo.

Rokujuyoshu is the flagship brand of Imazato Shuzo, named with the wish that people across Japan would enjoy it, referencing the historical division of Japan into over 60 provinces. Primarily using contract-grown Yamada Nishiki and Reiho rice from Hasami Town, with carefully selected Yamada Nishiki from Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture also employed. Hasami Town is a quiet basin surrounded by mountains, with a low-temperature environment ideal for ginjo brewing, and the sake-making takes advantage of this geographical blessing. It has earned high acclaim including gold for junmai ginjo Yamada Nishiki and bronze for junmai Yamada Nishiki at the IWC, with the junmai daiginjo also winning silver. It is a brand that all of Japan can be proud of, nurtured by the terroir and traditions of Hasami.

Seikaen is a brand produced by Mori Shuzojo, bearing a name that evokes the beautiful scenery of Hirado. It is a nihonshu brewed through a fusion of tradition and innovation, set against the backdrop of Hirado's history as Japan's first base for overseas trade.

BLACK JACK is a distinctive brand produced by Mori Shuzojo, named after the card game. It is a nihonshu brewed by the young fifth-generation brewery owner through a fusion of tradition and innovation, set against the backdrop of Hirado's terroir and history.