Brands

"Soma no Tengu" is a brand embodying the nature of Shiga, with respect for the people who protect the mountains (Somabito) and the mountain god (Tengu). It uses local terraced rice field rice and is a Junmai Ginjo Usunigori Namagenshu (lightly cloudy unpasteurized undiluted sake) without any additives. It features a fresh mouthfeel with slight effervescence and the original juicy sweetness of rice. The alcohol content is slightly lower, making it easy to drink, and it is a bottle recommended for sake beginners as well.

"Hyakusho no Yume" (Dream of 100 Smiles / Farmers' Dream) is a brand aiming for sake brewing that makes farmers, brewers, and all drinkers smile. A Junmai sake brewed with Yamahai-jikomi using pesticide-free contract-grown rice. The powerful taste full of the original wildness of rice and the acidity unique to Yamahai match exquisitely. It is a cup where you can feel the vitality, as if the blessings of nature were bottled as they are.

Moritami is a brand brewed by Moritami Shuzo Honke, a traditional brand bearing the brewer's name.

"Kaze no Mai" (Dance of the Wind) is a brand imagining the refreshing wind blowing through Lake Biwa and the Hira Mountains. While being Yamahai-jikomi, it pursues a light and easy-to-drink taste. When you put it in your mouth, the aroma spreads as if the wind is dancing, and the sharpness that disappears quickly is attractive. It is a light and comfortable bottle that nestles with any dish as a sake with meals.

"Jusen" is a brand bearing an auspicious name that adds grace to celebratory occasions. It features a mellow and full-bodied taste by Uehara Shuzo's traditional Yamahai-jikomi. The sake carefully pressed with wooden bucket Tenbin-shibori has no off-flavors, and the umami of rice is conveyed straight. It is a dignified sake quality that directs a heartwarming moment as a cup for sunny days (special occasions).

"Gokegoroshi" is a brand with a unique name, with the anecdote that "it's so delicious that you drink too much and ruin the household budget." The rich and punchy taste that lives up to its name has an impact that you won't forget once you drink it. The complex umami from Yamahai-jikomi and the high acidity intertwine exquisitely, captivating the drinker. It is the head of individualistic sake that also becomes a topic of conversation.

"Kamehameha" is a playful and unique brand reminiscent of the special move of a popular manga of yesteryear. It expresses Uehara Shuzo's commitment to "Kame" (Turtle) and a spirited taste. This sake brewed with wooden bucket Tenbin-shibori has a rich umami and acidity that hits you hard, truly a special move class impact. It is an energetic bottle that breaks the stereotypes of sake.

"Wakaebisu" is a brand with a supremely auspicious name, crowning "Ebisu," one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the god of prosperous business and big catch, with "Waka" (Young). A community-based taste brewed with clear water from the Hira Mountains and local rice from Takashima. A bottle that invites good fortune to the drinker, suitable for New Year's celebratory sake and toasts on sunny days. Grateful for the blessings of Lake Biwa, it continues to brighten up local dining tables.

"Hiei no Awayuki" is a brand expressing the beautiful snowy scenery of Mt. Hiei, a sacred mountain viewed from Takashima. Pursuing a delicate and soft taste, fleeting yet beautiful like light snow. The charm lies in the sake quality full of transparency created by the severe cold of Takashima and clear water. It is a cup that washes your heart, reminiscent of the quiet winter scene.

"Biwa no Choju" is the flagship brand of Ikemoto Shuzo, imbued with the blessings of Lake Biwa and wishes for the health and longevity of the drinker. Distinguished from dry and light sake, it features a full-bodied taste with firm acidity and umami. Realizing a sake quality that you never get tired of drinking, with a clean aftertaste while letting you feel the sweetness. Please enjoy the delicate yet powerful taste created by the famous water related to Tokugawa Yoshinobu and time-consuming hand pressing.

"Chikubushima" is a brand named after Rikubushima, a god's island floating in Lake Biwa and designated as a Japan Heritage site. An honest and unpretentious taste that has been loved by people working in the port town of Kaizu and travelers. The compatibility with Lake Biwa fish dishes, especially tsukudani and funazushi, is outstanding. It is a bottle connecting the region and history, infused with the soul of "Yume Sakagura" which achieved revival in 2008.

"Ryokujukage" is the pinnacle brand of Yoshida Shuzo, named after a passage in the Noh play "Chikubushima." Like the verse "The shadow of green trees sinks, and there is a view of fish climbing trees," it expresses a fantastic and beautiful scene with sake. An artistic taste where the elegant aroma like faint white peach, delicate sweetness, and refreshing acidity harmonize. Please enjoy a dignified masterpiece that condenses the beauty of Lake Biwa and Japanese traditional culture.

"Akatsuki" is the flagship brand of Akatsuki Shuzo, bearing a hope-filled name that means dawn. A bottle carefully brewed using high-quality rice and abundant water from the grain-producing region of Yasu. It features a fresh and refreshing taste, as if blessing the beginning of a new day. Please enjoy the honest umami reflecting the climate of Yasu, unique to a small community-based brewery.

Hozan is a brand that was brewed by Hozan Shuzo. It is not currently produced due to the brewery's closure.

"Yuki" is a brand nurtured in Yasu, a post town on the Nakasendo with a long history. Brewed with sincere handmade craftsmanship using high-quality rice from the Omi Basin and clear water. It features a calm and deep taste that makes you feel eternal time. Please enjoy a deeply nourishing cup woven by the region's climate and history.

"Tamanoharu" is a brand with an auspicious name that seems to herald the arrival of beautiful spring. A unique mouthfeel where you can firmly feel the flavor of koji and the sense of alcohol, typifying old-fashioned sake. Rich umami and unique sweetness spread, a nostalgic taste that makes you feel the atmosphere of the Showa era. A bottle rooted in local life, walking along with the history of the post town Yasu.

"Chiyo Sekai" is a magnificent and auspicious brand combining "Chiyo," meaning eternal prosperity, and "Sekai" (World). Using high-quality rice, a blessing of the grain-producing region Yasu, and clear water flowing from the surrounding mountains. Carefully handmade, it draws out the umami of rice while finishing with a refreshing taste that you never get tired of drinking. It is a bottle brewed with the wish to be loved for a long time, nestling close to local dining tables.

"Omi Fuji" is a brand full of attachment to the local area, bearing the nickname of "Mt. Mikami," the symbol of the region. It expresses its beautiful and solemn appearance like Mt. Fuji with the taste of sake. A refreshing yet core taste created by the clear water and high-quality rice of Yasu. Brewed at the foot of Mt. Mikami, it is a dignified cup packed with regional pride and aesthetic sense.

"Kitcho" is the flagship brand of Tokuda Shuzo, bearing a supremely auspicious name meaning a sign of good luck. A radiant taste that adds grace to celebratory occasions and special days. A clear finish without off-flavors woven by the clear water and high-quality rice of Yasu. It is a heartwarming bottle brewed carefully wishing for the happiness of the drinker.

"Tokumusume" is a brand combining the brewery owner's name and "Musume" (Daughter), making you feel warmth like family. Brewed with great care, with the feeling of marrying off a daughter raised with tender care. A gentle and enveloping taste nurtured by the beautiful water and earth of Yasu. It is a friendly bottle loved by local people and nestling close to daily life.

"Kinsen" is a brand that was once brewed at Hattori Iwahiko Shuzojo, meaning a golden spring. Derived from the tradition of calling high-quality water "Kinsen," it contains gratitude and respect for the clear water indispensable for sake brewing. The taste loved in the land of Ritto has now become a phantom, but its name remains as a memory of sake brewing in the region. It was a dignified brand layering the images of valuable gold and a clear spring.

"Myojin" is a brand that embodies the sincere philosophy of "Exhaustively revealing." It contains the attitude of not hiding the sake brewing process, revealing everything, and serving with sincerity. A bottle brewed carefully with local rice and water, inheriting the history of Tokaido Ishibe-juku. The honest and upright taste is the very sincere thought of Takeuchi Shuzo towards sake brewing.

"Tada Tada" is a brand of challenge and innovation that Takeuchi Shuzo sends out to the whole country. A dedicated brand filled with the pure desire to "Just want to brew delicious sake." While basing on traditional techniques, they explore new tastes tailored to modern preferences. Packed with passion and creativity for the next generation released by a brewery with a history of over 150 years.

"Omi Manyo" is a brand born as an homage to the history and culture of Omi continuing from the era of Manyoshu. Expressing the beautiful scenes of Omi recited in numerous poems and ancient romance in the taste of sake. An elegant and modest flavor brewed on the historical road of Ishibe-juku. It is a cup that makes you feel the richness of the timeless climate that Manyo poets might have loved.

"Biwako Yumegokochi" is a brand imaging the beauty and peace of Lake Biwa, the symbol of Shiga. Offering a blissful moment of getting pleasantly drunk, like a gentle time spent by the lake. A refreshing scent like the wind crossing Lake Biwa and a gentle taste that makes you feel dreamy. It is a bottle that makes you feel regionality, perfect for memories of a trip to Shiga or as a gift for a loved one.