Sake Brands
in Saga

"Nabeshima" is a star brand leading Saga Prefecture. Characterized by the plump sweetness inherent in rice, a gorgeous aroma, and a fresh mouthfeel, its elegant aroma, sweetness, and clear taste captivate sake fans both domestically and internationally. With the motto of "Natural sake that gently stimulates the five senses and soaks into the body," it achieves an exquisite balance and deep flavor. As indicated by its history of winning the IWC Champion Sake, it boasts world-class quality.

"Takenosono" is a historic brand named to commemorate the enthronement of the Emperor. It contains the wish to aim for sake that is supple and full of vitality like bamboo. Its flavor, which is easy to pair with any dish and never gets tiring, has been loved locally for many years.

"Akakabe" is a traditional brand inherited from the former Akakabe Shuzo. Its name is said to originate from the red walls that were characteristic of the brewery. It features a firm richness and umami, yet a sharp finish. It continues to protect a nostalgic yet unfading flavor that impresses fans from the past.

"Shichida" is a Junmai sake brand launched by the 6th generation brewer Kensuke Shichida, bearing his own surname. With the theme of maximizing the umami of rice grown locally in Ogi, it pursues a flavor that suits modern dining tables. A gentle and elegant aroma, impact the moment you put it in your mouth, and good sharpness coexist, creating an attractive flavor that makes you want to drink another cup.

"Amabuki" is a representative brand of Amabuki Shuzo brewed with flower yeast. Incorporating innovative flower yeast into traditional sake brewing, it achieves a splendid harmony of gorgeous aroma and rice umami. You can enjoy a wide variety of aromas depending on the type of flower, making it a bottle that proposes a new charm of sake.

"Azumaichi" is the representative brand of Gochouda Shuzo, named with the aim of being the "Number One Sake in the Orient." Using high-quality self-cultivated Yamada Nishiki rice and fermenting it slowly at low temperatures, it brings out the umami of the rice and a gentle aroma. It has a good balance of acidity, sweetness, and bitterness, making it ideal as a sake to accompany meals that enhances the taste of food.

"Manrei" is a brand revived by the passion and skill of the young owner-brewer. Carefully brewed entirely by hand, it is a talented brand that has won numerous awards since the first year of its revival. It features a well-balanced flavor nurtured by the nature and water of Ochi.

"Mitsutake" is a representative sake brand bearing the company name of Mitsutake Shuzojo. Through sake brewing that fuses tradition and innovation, it features a flavor that combines the umami of rice with a good sharpness.

"Koimari" is the flagship brand of Koimari Shuzo, with the history and tradition of Imari, known as the home of porcelain, as its background. Brewed while protecting old-fashioned methods, it features the plump umami of rice and a sharp aftertaste. When tasted in Imari ware vessels, its atmosphere and flavor deepen even more.

"Jurakutaiko" is a representative brand that has been loved in Karatsu for over 300 years. Brewed with the famous water "Kanda Ochanomizu" associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it features a profound flavor that makes you feel history and tradition. It has a smooth mouthfeel, is easy to drink, and is perfect as a sake to accompany meals.

"Munemasa" is a sake brand brewed with Arita's famous water and rice grown in Saga Prefecture. It offers a diverse lineup from Daiginjo to Junmai sake, featuring a refreshing mouthfeel and well-balanced flavor unique to ultra-soft water brewing. As proven by consecutive awards at recent international contests, it boasts quality that is highly evaluated worldwide.

"Kihotsuru" is a brand named with the image of a crane dancing in Mt. Kiyama. Sticking to rice and water nurtured by the rich nature of local Kiyama, it maintains small-batch production with careful handmade brewing. The balance between refreshing sharpness and plump aroma is exquisite, fascinating drinkers with a wide lineup from super dry Junmai sake to gorgeous Ginjo sake.

"Sachihime" is an auspicious brand that has been adopted as the sacred sake for Yutoku Inari Shrine. Its Special Junmai sake, brewed with 100% Saga Prefecture-grown Yamada Nishiki, has a refreshing dry taste with gentle umami and a beautiful finish. The Junmai Ginjo "DEAR MY PRINCESS" has a fruity aroma and a slightly sweet flavor, making it suitable for enjoying in a wine glass, and is popular among women and people overseas.

"Azumacho" is a historic brand named by Prime Minister Takashi Hara as "worthy of the King of the Orient." Its traditional flavor, which is said to have fascinated General MacArthur of GHQ, is created by carefully brewing locally grown rice from Saga Prefecture using the three-step brewing method. It is a famous sake that Ureshino takes pride in, loved by many great figures.

"Nogomi" is a brand brewed with the concept of cherishing meals, sake, and connections between people, making it perfect as a sake to accompany meals. It has a solid rice umami that is sweet but not heavy, and pairs well with Saga's rich-flavored cuisine. It contains the thought of "sake raised with care like a precious child," and has a flavor that you never get tired of and can enjoy for a long time.

"Madonoume" is a traditional brand boasted by the oldest brewery in Saga Prefecture. It is named after the miraculous anecdote where white plum blossoms fell into the fermentation vat and turned into rich sake. It features a rich and deep flavor that inherits tradition, and a plump aroma.

"Hitenzan" is a brand created with the image of the majestic figure of Mt. Tenzan, a famous peak in Saga. A solid presence like a mountain and an uplifting flavor heading towards the sky coexist. Combining strength and elegance, it has a dignity suitable for a cup on a special day.

"Tenzan" is the flagship brand inheriting the tradition since the founding of Tenzan Shuzo. Because the Tenzan subsoil water used for brewing is mineral-rich hard water, it has been familiar as a sharp, dry "men's sake" among Saga sakes, which are often considered sweet. While allowing you to firmly feel the umami of rice, it features a refreshing aftertaste that you never get tired of drinking.

"Miyanomatsu" is a brand brewed with the famous water of Arita and traditional techniques. It received the highest level of evaluation at the same time as the resumption of operations, with the Junmai Daiginjo winning the Grand Prize at the Fukuoka Regional Taxation Bureau Sake Awards, proving its ability.

"Hizen Kuragokoro" is a representative brand of Yano Shuzo, born when the brewery made its "Junmai Sake Declaration". It implies "delivering the heart of the brewery," and is characterized by a refreshing and light flavor and suitability as a sake to accompany meals that enhances the taste of food. It goes perfectly with a wide range of cuisines, whether Japanese, Western, or Chinese.

"Matsuuraichi" is a brand brewed with the spring water of Arita Izumiyama Hakujisen, the best famous water in Kyushu. Adhering to handmade production, it features sake brewing filled with sincerity. Also known as the "Kappa Sake Brewery" that enshrines a Kappa mummy, the sake is brewed in a brewery protected by the God of Water.

"Saga" is a brand bearing the name of the place Saga, with the wish to be sake loved by the locals. Using rice and water from Saga Prefecture, it possesses the umami and sweetness typical of Saga, while also pursuing a sharpness that suits modern tastes.

"Hizen Toji" is the flagship brand of Yamato Shuzo, brewed with subsoil water from Mt. Sefuri. It is characterized by sake brewing that inherits the traditional techniques of Hizen Toji, possessing a mellow and deep flavor. It maximizes the umami of rice and is an authentic sake with excellent compatibility with meals.

Fuyo was a brand produced by Tanaka Shuzo. The brand name "Fuyo" is also produced by Yamato Shuzo and was used by multiple breweries.

"Mado no Tsuki" is a historic brand that has been passed down continuously from Mado no Tsuki Shuzo before the merger. While respecting tradition, it pursues a flavor suited to modern tastes. With a gentle aroma and a clean mouthfeel, it is a comforting cup familiar as a daily evening drink.