Brands

"Endo" (Himebito A/END) is a challenging brand proposing a new form of sake not bound by common sense. Meaning "End is Start," it contains the will to break preconceived notions and create new value. Gorgeous and fruity aroma and light flavor with acidity, assumed to be enjoyed in a wine glass. The stylish bottle design that appeals to people unfamiliar with sake is also attractive.

"mar Chiyo no Kame" is a series born to open up new markets beyond the framework of traditional sake brewing. "mar" means sea or circle, imaging the spread to the world. Incorporating unique manufacturing methods such as using white koji, it realizes a balance of refreshing acidity and sweetness reminiscent of citrus fruits. It is a new sensation sake conscious of pairing with Western food such as Italian and French.

"Umebijin" is the flagship brand of Umebijin Shuzo, loved since its founding. The name implies the desire to be a sake familiar to everyone, like the fragrant and beautiful plum blossoms. It has a soft mouthfeel and mellow umami spreads, a flavor you never get tired of drinking. It has a depth that gently wraps around the taste of dishes and is indispensable for local dining tables. You can enjoy different expressions in each temperature range from cold to warm.

"Takao" is a hidden masterpiece of Umebijin Shuzo, created with the image of strength and elegance like a hawk dancing in the sky. As the character "Osu" (Male) suggests, it features a sturdy and solid flavor. Deep richness due to aging and a sharp aftertaste maintain an exquisite balance. It goes well with richly seasoned dishes and fatty fish dishes, and is a bottle that impresses gourmets. By warming it, the plump umami increases further.

"Kirimancho" is a daily sake loved locally, containing the wish for perpetual youth and longevity. The brand name combines the crest of "Kiri" (Paulownia) and the auspicious characters "Man" (Ten thousand) and "Cho" (Long). It features a gentle aroma and soft umami with a good mouthfeel, and its flavor that you never get tired of drinking is attractive. It naturally blends into daily dining tables, such as fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and home cooking using local vegetables. It is a bottle with unpretentious deliciousness that can be enjoyed both cold and warm.

"Sadamisaki" is the flagship brand of Matsuda Shuzo, named after the cape at the westernmost tip of Shikoku. Like the cape buffeted by rough waves, it features a powerful yet refreshing flavor. Considering compatibility with seafood first, it has a sharpness that refreshingly washes away the fat of fish. It is ideal as a sake drunk during meals that enhances the deliciousness of fish dishes such as sashimi and boiled fish. Please enjoy the refreshing drinking mouth that makes you feel the sea breeze.

"Miyanomai" is an elegant and gorgeous brand named after the dance of a historic shrine in Ikata. Ideally harmonizing fruity aroma and elegant sweetness, it is a flavor highly popular among women as well. With a good mouthfeel and smooth drinking mouth, it can be enjoyed as an aperitif or dessert sake after a meal. It is a brilliant bottle that is appreciated at celebrations and as gifts.

Brewed to evoke both the winter silence of Akita and the brilliance of cherry blossoms waiting for spring, this brand is full of poetic contrast. Its crystal-clear mouthfeel, like meltwater, and subtle yet firm floral aroma bring warmth like the arrival of spring to the heart. Celebrating the moment of blooming after a long winter, its bright quality adds color to celebrations and seasonal dining tables.

"Koinose" is an auspicious brand named after the carp, a symbol of success in life. It expresses a vigorous and powerful flavor like a carp climbing a waterfall. The plump umami derived from handmade koji and the refreshing aftertaste harmonize in good balance. While it is satisfying to drink, it has a charm that strangely makes you want another cup. Compatibility with Japanese food such as sashimi and tempura is outstanding, and it has been loved for a long time as a daily sake drunk during meals.

"Kaimei" is a brand where history and innovation coexist, named after the civilization and enlightenment of the Meiji era. Meaning "before dawn," it contains the will to open up a new era. It is a light and delicious sake with an exquisite balance of fine umami unique to handmade brewing and acidity. Refreshing as cold sake, and with a plump aroma rising as warm sake, you can also enjoy the change in flavor depending on the temperature. It is a nostalgic flavor that stays close to a wide range of dishes, regardless of whether they are Japanese, Western, or Chinese.

"Chidori" is a representative brand of Utsunomiya Shuzo, named after the figure of plovers (chidori) playing in the clear stream of Hijikawa River. It features a gentle aroma and soft umami with a good mouthfeel, and is an all-around player that is easy to match with any dish. It can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold to hot sake, and especially when warmed to lukewarm sake (nurukan), the sweetness of rice stands out and invites a gentle drunken feeling. It is a sake with a flavor you never get tired of, staying close to your daily evening drink.

"Kashin" is a brand named after the novel "Kashin" (Flower God) by Shiba Ryotaro, a doctor and writer from Uwa-cho. It images the spirit to open up the era like the main character Omura Masujiro, and the gorgeousness like a flower. Using carefully selected suitable rice for sake brewing, Daiginjo brewed slowly at low temperatures features a fruity and gorgeous aroma and a transparent and delicate flavor. It is a premium bottle ideal for special days or as a gift for loved ones.

"Tamagawa" is the representative brand boasted by Saishin Shuzo. Using high-quality water and rice from the Uwa Basin and fermenting slowly at low temperatures creates a fine and smooth mouthfeel. The plump umami inherent in rice and the refreshing aftertaste are balanced harmoniously, resulting in a flavor you never get tired of drinking. It is a bottle with profound charm that shows various expressions depending on the season and dishes, from cold sake to warm sake.

"Ogata Koan" was one of the representative brands of Ogata Shuzo. It was named after Ogata Koan, a scholar of Dutch studies at the end of the Edo period, and featured a flavor with a core like his ambition. It was loved as a sake with a satisfying response, harmonizing a mellow aroma and firm umami of rice.

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This brewery is closed

This brewery is closed

"Yoro" is the representative brand of Yoro Shuzo. It was named after "Yoro Falls," known for the legend of filial piety. Brewed carefully by hand using high-quality local water and rice, the sake features a mellow and gentle flavor that makes the best use of the umami of rice. Enjoyable widely from cold sake to hot sake (atsukan), it is ideal as a daily evening drink to color your daily dining table.

"Shirokawago" is the representative brand of Nakashiro Honke Shuzo. It was named as sake that reflects the climate of its hometown, Shirokawa. Making use of the blessings of water and rice nurtured by the rich nature of Oku-Iyo, it features a soft and gentle mouthfeel with a faint sweetness. As a famous supporting role that does not interfere with meals but enhances them, it is ideal for daily evening drinks. It can be enjoyed deliciously either cold or warm.

"Meimon" is the representative brand of Meimon Sakai. As the name suggests, it was created as sake that combines elegant flavor and dignity. Brewed carefully using carefully selected rice, the sake features a plump aroma and a refreshing mouthfeel with no unpleasant taste. It is an auspicious bottle that has been loved for a long time for celebrations and as a gift for loved ones.