Sake Brands
in Yamanashi

"Kai Otokoyama" is the flagship brand of Yamaki Shuzoten, derived from "Otokoyama Hachimangu," a subsidiary shrine of Iwashimizu Hachimangu in Kyoto. Bearing the name of Otokoyama Hachimangu, revered as the god of sake, it continues to protect the tradition of "sharp, dry Otokozake (masculine sake)." It features a refreshingly tight mouthfeel and powerful taste created by the hard spring water of Mt. Yatsugatake.

"Shichiken Sparkling" is an authentic sparkling sake that incorporates the same secondary fermentation in the bottle method as Champagne. Since its launch in 2015, based on Hakushu water and Ginjo brewing, it has pursued fine bubbles and a refined taste. They continue to create innovative products that surprise the world, such as "Alain Ducasse Sparkling Sake" in collaboration with French master Alain Ducasse, and "Mori no Kanade," aged in whisky barrels from Suntory Hakushu Distillery.

"Shichiken" is the flagship brand representing Yamanashi Meijo. Its name comes from the transom of "The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" received from the lord of Takato Castle. Brewed in a historic brewery where Emperor Meiji stayed, it uses underground water from Mt. Kaikoma in the Southern Alps (one of the 100 best waters) and local sake rice. The taste expressing "moisture, freshness, refreshingness, and lightness" created by the water of Hakushu is the best cup that enhances meals without getting tired of drinking.

"Tanizakura" is a historic flagship brand of Tanizakura Shuzo. It is carefully brewed with traditional methods using clear underground water from the southern foot of Mt. Yatsugatake and carefully selected rice from Yamanashi Prefecture. The label features an old coin mark named after the trade name "Kosen-ya," and it features a taste that harmonizes the plump umami of rice and a refreshing aftertaste, complementing meals.

"Kita no Mori" is a Junmai sake brewed by Tanizakura Shuzo. It was named after the nature of Hokuto City at the southern foot of the magnificent Mt. Yatsugatake. Using high-quality rice from Yamanashi Prefecture and underground water from Mt. Yatsugatake, it is finished with a taste that harmonizes the mellow umami derived from rice and firm acidity. It is a bottle that you can enjoy either cold or warm, and never get tired of drinking.

"Yatsu no Karakaze" is a Junmai sake by Tanizakura Shuzo named after the "Yatsugatake Oroshi" (dry wind blowing down from the mountain). Imagining the dry wind unique to the plateau, it is finished with a taste where you can feel the umami of rice within a refreshing dry taste. Available in an affordable 500ml size, it is a bottle rich in regional color suitable as a souvenir of Yatsugatake sightseeing or for daily evening drinks.

"Hinode Giku" is the representative brand of Yokoyama Shuzoten. Using rice and water nurtured in the beautiful nature of Nanbu-cho, it features careful brewing closely attached to the local area. The name expresses that it is a refreshing and elegant sake, like a chrysanthemum flower shining in the morning sun. The well-balanced taste of flavor, body, and aroma does not tire you out and can be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes.

"Sendan" is a brand brewed by Futabaya Shuzoten, which closed in 2008. Its name is derived from the proverb "Sendan wa Futaba yori Kanbashii" (Sandalwood is fragrant even in the seed leaf), expressing fragrance like fragrant wood and excellent sake quality. It continued to be loved in the local Ichikawadaimon for over 100 years, but production ended with the closure of the brewery, and it has now become a phantom local sake that cannot be tasted.