Sake Brands
in Shimane

"Miyakonishiki" is the main brand of Miyakonishiki Shuzo, which has been loved by locals since its founding. It was named with the aim of being "sake as gorgeous and beautiful as the capital." It features a mellow aroma unique to Junmai sake and a rich taste with concentrated umami of rice. You can enjoy it crisply with cold sake, or immerse yourself in the plump aftertaste with hot sake. It is a nostalgic and reassuring taste that can be enjoyed in any situation.

"Kamofuku" is a brand that can be said to be the origin of Kamofuku Shuzo, which has been loved by locals since its founding. It is derived from the auspicious name "Receiving the fortune of Kamo Shrine." The taste, carefully brewed using local rice and water, is gentle and does not get tired of drinking, nestling up to daily life. It is a bottle rooted in the local area, served at celebrations and local gatherings.

"Waruno Daikan" (Evil Magistrate) is a Junmai Ginjo sake with eye-catching unique naming inspired by villains in historical dramas. Although it is a humorous concept of "Please drink with a face when you are thinking of something bad," the content is authentic using high-quality Kairyo Hattan Nagare. It is an adult taste accented with a gorgeous aroma and a little bitterness. You can enjoy the gap between appearance and taste, and it is a bottle with outstanding topicality for gifts.

"Shinigami" (Reaper) is a unique brand that prides itself on having the "most unlucky name in Japan" and instantly raised the profile of Kamofuku Shuzo. Based on the concept of "making sake that is the completel opposite of modern trends," it features an amber color like old sake, a unique aged aroma reminiscent of sherry or Shaoxing wine, and rich sweetness and umami. Its strong individuality, which is said to be "unforgettable once you drink it," has created enthusiastic fans. Please enjoy its deep taste on the rocks or as hot sake.

"Tamazakura" is the main brand of Tamazakura Shuzo, which is loved locally and also respected by sake connoisseurs nationwide. Based on the concept of "sake that tastes even better when heated," it features a plump aroma and deep richness unique to completely fermented Junmai sake. It is crisp when cold, but when warmed, the sweetness and umami of rice spread gently, offering a comforting taste that warms you from the core of your body. It is a relaxing cup indispensable for every night's drink.

"Mitsuzakura" is the representative brand that was brewed by Mitsuzakura Shuzo. It has been loved as local sake nurtured by the climate of Hamada. Although it may be rarely seen in the market now, its taste remains in the memories of many people.

"Kikuyasaka" is the flagship brand of Okadaya Honten, embodying the wish for "Japan's prosperity (iyasaka)." Brewed carefully using local sake rice, it is characterized by a gentle aroma and a sharp aftertaste. For many years, it has accompanied the life milestones of the people of Masuda, such as regional celebrations and community gatherings. It is a bottle of reliable quality, benefiting from shochu-making techniques that utilize local specialties in addition to traditional sake brewing.

"Kinkan Shiragiku" is a brand that was once brewed at Nakahara Shuzo in Masuda City. It has a history of adorning local dining tables and being loved by many people. Although it is now a rare existence, it was brewed with the aim of a pure and dignified taste like a white chrysanthemum (shiragiku), as its name suggests. It is a memorable brand that conveys the history of brewing in Masuda to the present.

"Fusouduru" is the flagship brand of Kuwabara Sakaba, carrying the names "Tsuru" (crane), a symbol of longevity, and "Fusou," an alias for Japan. Using the clear water of the Takatsu River and in-house polished sake rice from Shimane Prefecture, it is committed to all-Junmai brewing. Its taste, which suppresses flashy aromas and maximizes the original umami of the rice, is truly an ideal food-pairing sake. It demonstrates its true value even more at room temperature or warmed, and is a warm sake that richly colors daily meals.

"Ou" is Junmai Daiginjo positioned at the highest peak of Oroku Shuzo, bearing a name derived from the Kunibiki myth of Izumo no Kuni Fudoki. It contains the desire for "sake brewing rooted in this land where gods gather." The taste, which is brewed slowly at low temperature by polishing carefully selected sake rice to the limit, is delicate and solemn. The serene aroma and the deep and clear umami that spreads in the mouth are full of elegance that symbolizes Izumo, the village of myths.

"Takemichi" is a Junmai Ginjo sake named after the 6th generation brewery owner, Takemichi Ishihara, who poured his passion into every process. History began with a tank that he brewed alone for the first time with the permission of the chief brewer. It uses Yamada Nishiki grown by contract farmers in the local Kamiiyo district of Higashiizumo-cho. It is a bottle that embodies the "now" of Oroku Shuzo, with an exquisite harmony of powerful rice umami full of wildness and fresh acidity.

"Oroku" is a brand that can be said to be the soul of Oroku Shuzo, inheriting the tradition since its founding. It contains the wish to be "the king of sake that emits golden brilliance (Roku)." The freshness unique to unfiltered raw sake and the mellowness due to aging coexist. Its strong taste with a core, which you will never get tired of drinking, keeps fascinating many local sake fans.

"Kamiasobi" is the representative brand of Taisha Masamune Jozo, brewed at the foot of Izumo Taisha Shrine. The name evokes the image of gods playing happily, making you feel the romance of Izumo, the land of myths. It features a refreshing mouthfeel and a plump umami of rice. It is an emotional bottle that you want to taste while remembering your trip to Izumo or thinking about the gods.

"Kinmon Yakumo" is the representative brand brewed by Tachibana Shuzojo. The name, which reminds us of the pillow word of Izumo, "Yakumo Tatsu," makes us feel the climate and history of Izumo. It is local sake with a comforting taste that has been loved locally.

"Izumo Chiyozuru" is the flagship brand of Matsumoto Shuzo, brewed in the nature-rich environment of Izumo. Bearing the name "Tsuru" (crane), which wishes for longevity and prosperity that lasts for a thousand generations (chiyo), it has been loved by locals for many years. Despite being small-scale, they are particular about careful brewing, and its taste is characterized by a well-balanced harmony of rice sweetness and a clean finish. It is a bottle deeply rooted in the local area, indispensable for regional gatherings and dining tables.

"Awakumo" is a sparkling sake characterized by light bubbles like clouds, as its name suggests. The natural carbonation from secondary fermentation pops pleasantly, and the gentle sweetness of the rice and refreshing acidity spread in the mouth. It is excellent not only as a toast but also with Western food and desserts. It's a gorgeous and modern bottle that lets you feel the new possibilities of sake.

"Yashiori no Sake" is an extremely rich and sweet sake that reproduces the sake that appears in the Japanese myth of "Subduing Yamata no Orochi." By using a special technique called "re-brewing," where brewing is repeated many times, the umami is condensed to the limit. It is characterized by a thick texture and a deep, aged taste, a luxurious masterpiece reminiscent of the world of mythology. It is a bottle to be tasted slowly as a dessert wine after a meal, enjoying the mood.

"Minami Taiheiyo" is a brand full of local love, born from a movie set in Unnan City. Using local Unnan-grown rice and spring water from the mountains, its charm lies in a simple and warm taste, as if the local climate was bottled just as it is. It has a depth that anyone can enjoy, with a harmony of gentle aroma and rice umami. Please enjoy it as a food-pairing sake that nestles up to daily life while thinking of the scenery of Unnan.

"Senju no Izumi" is a traditional brand of Okuizumo Shuzo with an auspicious name wishing for longevity and prosperity. Using the clear spring water of Okuizumo and brewed while protecting traditional methods, this sake is characterized by a clean mouthfeel and a pleasant crispness. It is prized for celebrations and gifts, with a bright and pure taste that seems to bring happiness to the drinker. It is a historical bottle that has long colored local festivals and gatherings.

"Hikami Masamune" is a locally cherished brand that inherits tradition from the time of founding and can be called the soul of Hikami Seishu. Nurtured by Okuizumo's harsh winters and pure water, this sake is a masterpiece with a strong, solid body and a clean aftertaste that never tires the palate. It harmonizes exquisitely with local food culture, especially mountain delicacies and richly seasoned dishes, supporting the lives of Okuizumo people and coloring their celebratory toasts for many years. It's a taste with a sense of security, the quintessence of "local sake" crafted over 300 years of history.

"Kaishun" is the flagship brand of Wakabayashi Shuzo, bearing a bright name as if celebrating the arrival of spring. Reviving and persisting in the traditional "Kimoto method" in the land of Yunotsu for many years, its greatest characteristics are a deep acidity not found in modern brewing and a powerful body that lets you feel the solid vitality of rice. With muted flashy aromas and a taste pursuing original rice umami, it demonstrates its true value even more when served warm (okan). It is a Junmai sake with a unique depth, a crystallization of nature's blessings and the brewers' passion.

"Shimane Hosen" is the representative brand of Shitamori Shuzojo, and feelings of gratitude for the treasure-like spring (water) are put into it. Harmony woven by high-quality spring water and carefully selected sake rice. Even in the refreshing taste that you never get tired of drinking, you can firmly feel the umami of rice, making it a perfect bottle for daily evening drinks.

"Kikutsuyu" is a brand born from the wish to be a pure sake like the dew on autumn chrysanthemums. It features a gentle and elegant aroma and a transparent taste. It is good to enjoy it crisply as cold sake, or to spread the aroma as lukewarm sake. It is a sake like a famous supporting actor that quietly nestles up without disturbing the taste of the meal.

"Genso" is a special sake inspired by the misty and fantastic scenery of Tsuwano. The gorgeous aroma that spreads when you put it in your mouth and the aftertaste that disappears like light snow invite you to a dreamy state. Please enjoy the romantic taste that adds glamour to special nights and moments of talking with loved ones.