Sake Brands
in Osaka

"Miyabiichi" is a proud brand for which the owner of Fujimoto Tadahito Shuzojo gave his own name, pursuing the highest quality. Packed with the essence of traditional sake brewing that spares no time or effort, it aims for a fusion of refined, elegant (Miyabi) appearance and powerful flavor. The mouthfeel is smooth and beautiful, with a rich expansion and sharpness that unfolds toward the finish—a crystallization of skilled craftsmanship. It is a drop imbued with the responsibility and passion of being the sole brewery in Minami-Kawachi.

"Fujimasa" is a brand that has long been cherished in its local Fujiidera, against the backdrop of Minami-Kawachi's rich nature and history. Brewed by Fujimoto Tadahito Shuzojo, which has carved its tradition in front of Fujiidera Temple, it focuses on bringing out the honest umami of rice. Its unpretentious, simple yet resilient quality provides a sense of security, gently complementing everyday meals and offering moments of relief. It is an unwavering authentic drop that has long supported local dining tables.

"Shokazuru" is a historic brand bearing the auspicious symbols "Pine" (Matsu) and "Crane" (Tsuru) in its name, brewing with constant wishes for regional happiness. Created with soul by the brewery that has protected the brewing culture of Minami-Kawachi in the Fujiidera region, it is crafted through traditional methods. The gentle aroma and thick, harmonious flavor with rice umami were born precisely to make local feasts even more delicious. Accompanying life's milestones such as celebratory occasions and family gatherings, it is a long-standing flagship brand of Minami-Kawachi pride.

"Amanosake" is a brand that conveys the weight of history, reviving the tradition of "Soboshu" (temple sake) that has continued from the medieval period in Kawachinagano, Osaka. During the Muromachi period, this sake brewed by monks at Amanosan Kongo-ji Temple was praised as the "best sake in the world" for its rich and powerful flavor, and was deeply loved by the rulers of the time, such as Nobunaga and Hideyoshi. Although it once ceased in the Edo period, Saijo successfully revived it through extensive research of ancient documents and modern brewing techniques. Of particular note is its rich body, which brings out the umami and sweetness of the rice to the extreme. Positioned at the opposite pole of the "Tanrei" (dry and crisp) style predominant in modern sake, its mellow, deep richness balanced by firm acidity is full of romance, inviting drinkers to a Muromachi-period banquet. As a representative historical sake of Osaka, it is a drop that continues to represent the origins of Japanese sake along with local pride.

"Nadaizumi" is a brand that combines approachability with solid quality, created by Rikyugura, which inherits the tradition of Sakai's sake brewing. In the land of Sakai, where many breweries once flourished, it continues to play the role of a sake that accompanies daily life. While cherishing the traditional brand name, it pursues consistently delicious flavor through modern brewing techniques. The flavor, which brings out the honest umami of rice, is a partner that richly colors the daily dining table. It is a drop imbued with the brewer's wish for people to enjoy the historical Sakai sake culture more closely and easily.

"Sen no Rikyu" is a brand that symbolizes local pride and history, successfully revived in Sakai, Osaka after 44 years. Named after the great tea master Sen no Rikyu, who was born in Sakai, this sake is brewed aiming for a delicate and profound flavor that resonates with the spirit of the tea ceremony, "Wakei Seijaku" (harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility). To connect the tradition of Sakai—which once boasted over 100 breweries—to the present day, it is crafted with soul at Rikyugura, which is equipped with the latest facilities. The mouthfeel is gentle, and within its clear, elegant flavor, the solid umami of rice can be felt. Its quality, which gently complements food without interfering with its taste, truly embodies the "spirit of hospitality." It is a drop representing the new era of "Sakai local sake," packing the historical atmosphere of Sakai into a bottle.

"Takamura" is a brand full of elegance, protected by Gancho (formerly Terada Shuzo), which boasts the oldest history in Kishiwada. Named after the Heian-period poet Ono no Takamura, its flavor is characterized by historical depth and refinement. Inheriting traditional techniques once polished in the Kishiwada castle town, it is currently brewed with reliable techniques to maximize the original umami of rice. With one sip, you can enjoy a rich body that spreads amidst dignified silence and a long-lasting afterglow. Imbued with the pride of a Kishiwada distinguished sake, it has been loved for special occasions and as gifts for precious people.

"Gancho" is a traditional brand born between the Meiji and Taisho periods, cherished alongside Kishiwada's historic festivals. The name contains a refreshing and passionate sentiment, like "the beginning of the year." Carrying the spirit of the brewery with the oldest history in the Kishiwada castle town to the present day, it features a timeless flavor that brings out the honest umami of rice. For local people, it is a "sake of the heart," indispensable for the excitement of the Danjiri Festival and family gatherings. Boasting unchanging quality and tradition even in changing times, it is an authentic drop essential for discussing Kishiwada's sake culture.

"Miwafuku" is a prestigious brand for which the brewery in Osaka was specially permitted to use the name by Omiwa Shrine (Miwa Myojin) in Nara Prefecture, known as the god of sake. Brewed without compromise by only four craftsmen at Isaka Shuzojo, founded in 1810, this sake is an "authentic local sake" where the rich umami of rice and a sharp finish coexist. Its solid quality, backed by gold medals at the National New Sake Awards, has earned high trust from sake fans. As most of the production is consumed around local Kishiwada, its rarity—seldom found in other prefectures—is also part of its charm. The harmonious flavor, combining a gorgeous aroma and a dignified mouthfeel, is a pure and powerful drop truly worthy of bearing a divine name.

"Danjiri" is a brand full of regional love, named after the heroic festival that can be called the soul of Kishiwada. Brewed by the long-established Isaka Shuzojo, founded in 1818, with the heat of the festival and local pride, this sake features a powerful yet sharp aftertaste. For many years, it has been cherished as a "celebratory sake" that quenches the thirst of the participants pulling the danjiri and heightens the excitement of the festival. Its passionate and sincere flavor is as if the atmosphere of local Kishiwada was packed directly into the bottle. Not only during the festival season but also suitable for when you want to feel the history and passion of Kishiwada, it is an authentic drop rooted in the region.

"Senryogiku" is a brand that was brewed by Terada Shuzojo in Kaizuka City, Osaka. Its name, wishing for the splendor and prosperity of Japanese culture, once blended into the lives of local people and colored daily moments and celebratory occasions. Although production has regretfully ended, it remains engraved in people's memories as a traditional taste nurtured in the land of Kaizuka.

"Shucho" is a local sake that was produced by Terada Shuzojo in Kaizuka City, Osaka. Its dignified and solid name once symbolized the reliable quality brewed amidst the rich nature and climate of Kaizuka. It was a brand loved locally for a long time, supporting places of social interaction. Currently, it has become a phantom sake due to the closure of the brewery, but its history continues to be handed down as an important part of Kaizuka's sake brewing culture.

"Sho no Sato" is the flagship brand of Kitashoji Shuzoten, the only brewery in Izumisano, full of tradition and elegance. Its name originates from "Hineno Shoen," a historic estate that flourished for centuries starting in the Kamakura period. Reflecting the climate of this prestigious land, the sake harmoniously combines "Karomi" (lightness with depth) and "Maromi" (gentle mellowness) achieved through the mastery of Nanbu school techniques. With honors such as being served to world leaders at the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit and winning gold medals at the National New Sake Awards, its quality is highly recognized at home and abroad. It is a drop where the history and passion of Senshu breathe, brilliantly coloring dining tables and resonating with the hearts of those who drink it.

"Kosei" is a powerful local sake brewed by Tahara Shuzo, a small brewery in Senshu, Osaka. As its name suggest, it features a satisfying drinkability that makes one feel the momentum and vitality of a tiger. Drawing out the original charm of rice with traditional handmade techniques, it balances a solid body with a clean finish. It is a drop rooted in the region, loved for many years by the people of the Sennan area as a companion for local festivals, celebrations, and daily evening drinks.

"Wakafufu" is a brand with a gentle and approachable flavor, brewed by Tahara Shuzo in Tajiri Town, Osaka. The name contains wishes for family harmony and health and, as intended, it features a mellow mouthfeel without any harshness. The sake quality, which reflects the calm climate of Senshu and the warmth unique to a family-run brewery, gently adds color to daily meals. Loved by local people as a "sake that never gets tiring," it is a sincere drop that continues to accompany daily life.

"Muga Mushin" is the pinnacle Junmai Daiginjo released by Naniwa Shuzo, which possesses 300 years of history. The name represents the state of mind of the brewers who pursue supreme deliciousness single-mindedly, without a single distracting thought. Polishing Hyogo Prefecture Yamada Nishiki rice to 35% and collecting only the purest and most aromatic part as "Shizukuzake" (drip sake) can be called the height of luxury. With an extremely rare annual production of about 500 bottles, it features a clear, elegant aroma, a silky smooth mouthfeel, and a beautiful, vanishing afterglow. It is a drop that can be called the ultimate work of art from Osaka's oldest brewery.