Brands

"Yukinoume" is one of the brands of Tomoda Sake Brewery, named after the snowy climate of Tajima and plum blossoms. It is loved as a tasteful brand typical of Tajima, expressing the severe natural environment of winter and the arrival of spring.

"Suisha Monogatari" is the representative brand of Yoshimura Sake Brewery, named after the water wheel rice polishing business run by the second generation. It is characterized by a brand name that evokes nostalgia, superimposing the scenery of a water wheel grinding rice and the rural scenery of Tajima.

"Fuzuru" is a brand launched when a new brewery was built in Hamasaka-cho (currently Shinonsen-cho) in 2000 (Heisei 12). It is a brand name that expresses "Crane" inspired by the storks of the Tajima region and the wind blowing from the Sea of Japan.

"Hyakumandoru" is a unique brand name meaning "Million Dollars", expressing luxury and high value. It was also popular as a gift due to its auspicious brand name.

"Shiki no Homare" is a brand that implies the beauty of the four seasons and sake that can be enjoyed throughout the year. It expressed the transition of the four seasons in Tajima and was characterized by sake brewing that emphasized compatibility with seasonal ingredients.

Takekuma is a brand of Ono Shuzo Store which was located in Iwanuma City, derived from the historic place name "Takekuma" in Iwanuma City.

"Youki" is an auspicious brand name meaning brilliant honor. It is a brand that was loved for celebrations and gifts.

"Yumechiyo Nikki" is a brand named after the NHK drama "Yumechiyo Nikki" set in Yumura Onsen in Shinonsen-cho (formerly Hamasaka-cho). As a brand linked to local tourism resources, it was also popular as a souvenir of the hot spring resort.

"Taihaku" is a traditional brand of Yoshimura Sake Brewery that has been sold since 1985 (Showa 60). The name "Taihaku" expresses pure whiteness and cleanliness, and was developed as a brand aiming for a clean taste.

"Mikisaku" is a brand named after the founder, Mikisaku Kawaishi, and expresses the history and tradition of the brewery. As a brand with respect for the founder, it is characterized by a prestigious taste.

"Mikizo" is a brand name based on the brewery of Nadagiku Sake Brewery itself, expressing sake brewing in a traditional wooden brewery. It is positioned as a brand that directly expresses the atmosphere and tradition of the brewery.

"Nadagiku" is the representative brand of Nadagiku Sake Brewery, a prestigious brand name combining Harima Nada and chrysanthemum flowers. Generously using high-quality sake rice from Hyogo Prefecture, it is characterized by delicate and careful sake brewing by a female master brewer. Developing a wide range of products from Junmai Daiginjo to Honjozo, it is loved as a local sake representing Himeji. Sake brewed in the wooden brewery from the time of founding has a taste that fuses traditional manufacturing methods and modern quality control.

Natorikoma is the flagship brand of Aiden Shoten, derived from the history that this area was once a famous production area for war horses. The brand name embodies the history of Iwanuma, which produced war horses purveyed to samurai families in the Sengoku period and where a horse market was held at Takekuma Shrine. Brewed by a long-established brewery with a history of about 200 years founded in 1821 (Bunsei 4), it is a brand that makes you feel the history and tradition of the region.

"Kometsuki Suisha" is one of Tanaka Sake Brewery's brand lineups, naming the brand after the water wheel, which is a traditional method of rice polishing. It expresses the rural scenery of Harima and the scenery of traditional rice farming, and is loved as a brand that evokes nostalgia.

"Kyokuryu" is a brand of Matsuo Sake Brewery, and is an auspicious brand name that combines the rising power of "Asahi" (rising sun) and the dignity of "Ryu" (dragon). The production volume was extremely small, and it was known as a rare local sake that was difficult to obtain. It is a brand that is highly likely not being manufactured at present.

"Kintsubo" is a traditional brand of Tsubosaka Sake Brewery, named after the brewery's name "Tsubosaka". It is a prestigious brand that implies the history of the brewery continuing for more than 200 years and sake valuable like gold. Due to careful handmade brewing unique to small breweries, it has been loved for many years mainly in the local area.

"Hakueisen" is a historic brand of Shimomura Sake Brewery, derived from the well water "Hakueisen" of Anji Kamo Shrine where the brewery stands. It was a traditional brand used since its founding, and was popular as a prestigious sake using the sacred water of the shrine. Currently, "Okuharima" is the main product, but it is remembered as a brand that symbolizes the history of the brewery.

"Okuharima" is a modern main brand of Shimomura Sake Brewery established in 1993 (Heisei 5). It has a clear concept of using 100% locally produced Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture and consisting only of specific name sake. By insisting on handmade brewing and brewing only Junmai sake, it is characterized by a taste that maximizes the original umami of rice. Putting the rich natural environment of Yasutomi-cho, the hinterland of Harima, into the brand name, the sake quality nurtured by the clear water and air unique to the mountainous area is evaluated. It has gained high support from sake lovers nationwide and has established a solid position as a brewery specializing in Junmai sake.

"Miyanoi" is a traditional brand used by Shimomura Sake Brewery around 1983 (Showa 58). Named "Miyanoi" because of its location close to Anji Kamo Shrine, it used to be manufactured for sale in barrels to major manufacturers in Nada. Although it is not currently manufactured due to the switch to "Okuharima", it is recorded as part of the brewery's history.

"Komenosato" is a brand of Oimatsu Sake Brewery using Hyogo Shiso rice "Yumenishiki", and is a brand name with the meaning of the hometown of rice. The rich umami is excellent, and it is evaluated as a sake that expresses the rich rice farming tradition of Shiso. It is a brand that embodies community-based sake brewing utilizing locally produced sake rice.

"Suehiro Oimatsu" is a traditional brand that continues to protect the taste of the time of founding, and is the most popular daily drinking sake in Shiso City. Combining the auspicious word "Suehiro" (prosperity) and the esteemed brewery name Oimatsu, it has taken root in the local area as a standard taste loved for a long time. It is characterized by a friendly taste that can be enjoyed daily, and supports local dining tables.

"Tatara no Sato Chikusa" is a region-limited sake bearing the history of Tatara iron making in Chikusa-cho, Shiso City in the brand name. Chikusa-cho has been a prosperous area for Tatara iron making since ancient times, and expresses its history and culture with sake. It is a brand with cultural significance that also plays a role in conveying regional historical heritage to the next generation.

"Miwa no Sato" is a brand expressing that Shiso is an area enshrining the god of sake as the "birthplace of sake". "Miwa" means sake offered to gods, and expresses the historical and religious background of sake brewing in Shiso. It is positioned as a prestigious brand embodying local pride and tradition.

"Fukunofutori" is a brand of Fukuta Brewing, and is a friendly brand name bearing the auspicious character "Fuku" (fortune). It brews sake utilizing Yamada Nishiki produced in Miki City, and has been loved mainly by locals for many years. As a brewery with a tradition dating back to the Genroku era, it is characterized by reliable quality and a taste that you will never tire of drinking.

"Horeki" is a brand of Okuma Sake Brewery, characterized by a formal name based on the era name of the Edo period. It brews sake utilizing the highest quality Yamada Nishiki produced in Kato City, and is popular mainly among locals. It is characterized by a sake quality where you can feel the umami of rice, utilizing the blessed location of being in the Special A district of Yamada Nishiki.