Brands

"Meoto Sugi" is the flagship product of Yoka Sake Brewing, a Junmai sake using 100% Yamada Nishiki cultivated by Shumei Natural Farming. Characterized by the dense taste of rice grown without pesticides or fertilizers, sake brewing drawing out the power of nature to the maximum is evaluated. Certified as a Yabu City Regional Brand Recommended Product as "Meoto Sugi Natural Rice Sake," it is known as one of the few Organic JAS certified sakes in Japan. It is a brand where the strong taste unique to naturally cultivated rice and the technique of the Toji who overcame the difficulty of fermentation bore fruit.

"Ginkai" is a traditional brand of Ginkai Sake Brewing, expressing the clear water of Mount Hyono and the climate of Tajima. By careful handmade brewing unique to a small brewery, it is characterized by a taste where the refreshing feeling typical of mountain water and the umami of rice harmonize. Loved mainly in local Tajima, sake brewing emphasizing compatibility with Tajima ingredients is carried out.

"Sasazuru" is the representative brand of Izushi Sake Brewing, and its name is derived from the alias of sake "Sasa no Tsuyu" and the villa of the Sengoku family, the Lord of Izushi Domain, "Rakurakuen." "Tsuru" (crane) refers to the stork that inhabited this area, putting the nature and history of Tajima into the brand name. Focusing on Junmai sake, it develops a variety of products such as Josen and Genshu, and Junmai sake brewed with Kimoto method is evaluated for its deep taste by traditional manufacturing methods. Reflecting the historical locality of the castle town of Izushi, it is characterized by sake quality emphasizing compatibility with local cuisine including Izushi Soba. It is a brand loved for many years mainly locally by careful sake brewing utilizing the technique of Tajima Toji.

"Mukoizumi" is the representative brand of Yasui Sake Brewing, named after the Muko River flowing in front of the brewery. Characterized by a sweet, fragrant, and smooth mouthfeel, the sake quality utilizing the clear water of Muko River is evaluated. It is also highly rated as hot sake, designed to bring out the umami of rice more by warming. It is loved as local sake rooted in the region, utilizing the natural environment of Sanda and the water of Muko River.

"Chidori Masamune" is a traditional brand of Okamura Sake Brewing, having a history since its founding in the Meiji era. Sake brewed using Sanda rice and groundwater of Hatsuka River has depth and rich flavor, characterized by a slightly sweet and light taste. Developing a wide range of products from Futsu-shu to Junmai Daiginjo, it has been loved for many years mainly in local Sanda. By careful sake brewing brewed by the owner himself, it maintains the individuality and quality unique to a small brewery.

"Shugetsu" is the representative brand of Karibaichi Sake Brewing, named with the image of a "round moon floating in the clear night sky." Aiming for sake that gently wraps people's hearts like the moon, it is characterized by careful sake brewing using local spring water and sake rice from Tamba-Sasayama. With a light and rich taste (Tanrei Umakuchi), it is evaluated for its gentle aroma and soft mouthfeel. In winter, the freshly squeezed Namazake series such as "Asaichiban Shibori" and "Nigorizake" are popular, and from spring to autumn, the "Hiyaoroshi Series," finished mellow by ice-temperature storage, is loved. As local sake of Tamba-Sasayama, it maintains sake quality that stays close to the local food culture.

"Yume no Tobira" is a music vibration brewed sake released in 1996, a brand symbolizing the innovative efforts of Houmei Sake Brewing. Characterized by tastes utilizing the characteristics of each music, such as "Junmai Ginjo Mozart" brewed by converting Mozart's Symphony No. 40 into vibration, "Honjozo Beethoven" using Beethoven's music, and "Futsushu Dekansho Bushi" using Tamba-Sasayama's folk song "Dekansho Bushi." Due to the influence of music vibration on yeast, it realizes a unique taste and aroma different from ordinary brewing methods.

"Fuun Kenkiden Kenshin Musashi" is a brand with unique naming of Houmei Sake Brewing, characterized by an impactful brand name. In the historical land of Tamba-Sasayama, it is positioned as part of product development with legends and narratives.

"Sasayama-jo" is a Junmai sake bearing the name of Sasayama Castle, a famous local castle, characterized by a dignified taste typical of a brewery in a castle town. Embodying the history and culture of Tamba-Sasayama, highly regional sake brewing using locally grown rice is carried out.

Fuji Masamune is a traditional brand that Onuma Shuzo Store has been using since its founding in 1712 (Shotoku 2). It is a historic name before Kenkonichi was born in 1870 (Meiji 3).

"Sasa no Shizuku" is one of the brand lineups of Houmei Sake Brewing, a brand name likening "Sasa" of Sasayama to bamboo grass (sasa). Expressing a refreshing taste like a clear drop, it is characterized by sake quality imagining the local nature.

"Sakura Ichimonji" is a traditional brand of Sakura Sake Brewing, a Junmai sake born and raised in Tamba-Sasayama. Characterized by a sharp dry taste due to the techniques of Tamba Toji, the sharpness stands out while having depth and richness of rice flavor. It embodies the robust sake quality typical of the Banshu region, gathering the techniques of Tamba Toji who created famous sakes such as "Shirayuki" and "Nada no Ki-ippon."

"Tamba Sakura" is a new brand born after 63 years, starting development from 2021. Using 100% "Hakutsuru Nishiki" produced in Tamba-Sasayama City, preparing with underflow water of the Takiyama system, and brewing with the techniques of Tamba Toji, is sake expressing complete "Tamba-Sasayama Terroir." Characterized by sake quality that stays close to meals, with a dry taste where rice flavor is firmly felt while having a clean drinking mouth. By using in-house grown rice, consistent quality control from rice fields to brewery is realized, expressing the climate of Tamba-Sasayama to the maximum extent.

"Kuromatsu Taikan" is the representative brand of Uchida Sake Brewing, having a history since the early Showa era. Characterized by traditional sake brewing using clear water of Tamba and high-quality sake rice, it has been loved for many years mainly in the local area. Solid quality and a taste that one does not get tired of drinking have become established in the region as evening drink sake.

"Tamatsurugi" was a brand brewed by Nakaotsuki Sake Brewing, but it is currently not produced due to the brewery going out of business. It remains recorded as a historical brand.

"Hyakunin Isshu" is the representative brand of Kamonosho Sake Brewery, a Junmai Namazake brewed with Koshihikari rice brought by about 100 local farmers. Born from an initiative to solve the rice surplus problem locally, it holds a special meaning as sake made by local residents and the brewery together. Characterized by the firm rice flavor unique to Junmai sake and the fresh taste typical of Namazake. The label design by a local Buddhist print artist and calligrapher is also highly artistic, and it is evaluated as a brand embodying regional culture.

"Kacho Suehiro" is a traditional brand from the founding of Kamonosho Sake Brewery, having a long history. Characterized by a firm rice taste and gentle aroma as a Junmai sake, it is evaluated for its delicate yet deep taste. With a brand name containing auspicious images of "Kacho Fugetsu" (Flower, Bird, Wind, Moon - beauties of nature) and "Suehirogari" (spreading out like an open fan - becoming more prosperous), it is familiar mainly in the local area.

"Shizenshu" is a brand series using organically grown rice that Yamana Sake Brewery has been working on for over 30 years. Acquiring organic JAS certification in June 2025, it was recognized as one of the few fully organic sakes in the country. Sake rice grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers has a dense taste condensing the blessings of nature, and expresses the individuality of each farmer's rice field through individual brewing. Characterized by unique naming using geometric symbols such as "Maru Yohshu" (Yamada Nishiki), "Sankaku Amashu" (Omachi), and "Kaku Tsuchishu" (Nojoho).

"Yotesoro" is one of Yamana Sake Brewery's brand lineups, characterized by its old-fashioned brand name. It is positioned as a brand that makes you feel the history and culture of Tamba.

Onumaya is a brand bearing the trade name of Onuma Shuzo Store, and is a limited distribution sake made with the desire to return to the origin.

"Marunowa" is one of Yamana Sake Brewery's brands, with a brand name imagining the harmony and completeness of a circle (ring). It is developed as sake expressing a round taste, also related to "Maru Yohshu" of the natural sake series.

"Taku" is one of Yamana Sake Brewery's brands, characterized by a simple and powerful brand name. Aiming for a sake quality that can be enjoyed daily as sake surrounding the dining table.

"Sensai" (Chitose) is one of Yamana Sake Brewery's traditional brands, an auspicious brand name wishing for longevity and prosperity. Positioned as a standard product loved for many years mainly in the local area.

"KAKOYA" is a Junmai Daiginjo using 100% Yamada Nishiki, positioned as the highest peak of Konotomo Sake Brewery. With modern naming and label design, it expresses traditional techniques with a new sense. Characterized by a glamorous aroma and delicate taste, it is positioned as a luxury sake that colors the dining table on special days.

"Ikuno Ginzan" is a region-limited sake named after the Ikuno Silver Mine, a historical landmark in Asago City. It is popular among tourists as a product expressing the history of the silver mine and the regional characteristics of Asago City. It is a community-based brand that puts local pride into sake.