Brands

"Shuho Asama" is a brand inspired by the majestic figure of Mt. Asama. It is characterized by a taste that combines mountain-like strength and the refreshing feeling of clear air. It is a bottle that is plecig to have on the table on special days or as a gift.

"Kura" is a brand that brings together the tradition and technology of Kitsukura Shuzo. Using lavish amounts of Yamada Nishiki, said to be the pinnacle of sake rice, and fermenting slowly at low temperatures, it draws out a fine taste. Please enjoy a supreme cup that combines gorgeousness and delicacy.

A brand celebrating the arrival of spring, expressing the sense of the season and homely warmth. As one of the diverse lineups of Azumamine Shuzoten, it offers friendly sake.

"Yachiho" is a regionally limited distribution brand named after "Yachiho Village," the former town name of local Sakuho Town. Using sake rice grown by local contract farmers, they brew sake making use of the local climate and water. It is a bottle perfect for evening drinks, continuing to be loved by locals.

"Maruto" is a traditional Kimoto brewing brand bearing the trade name of Kurosawa Shuzo. Insisting on the old-fashioned "Kimoto" method, they brew it over time with the power of natural microorganisms. It is characterized by a complex and deep taste and the spread of umami when warmed.

"Yukiguni" is not a brand inspired by Yasunari Kawabata's novel "Snow Country," but it is a brand that evokes the scene of snowy Minami Saku. It tastes of purity like snowmelt water and inner strength nurtured in the severe cold land. It is a sake that you want to enjoy slowly on a quiet winter night.

"Seki" is a particular brand that uses 100% Nagano Prefecture's sake brewing rice "Kinmon Nishiki." You can enjoy the deep taste created by the fusion of the plump umami unique to "Kinmon Nishiki" and the technology of Osawa Shuzo. Products brewed in wooden barrels have increased complexity and create an even more unique taste.

"Ooyoshino" is a brand that reprinted Osawa Shuzo's former brewery name "Ooyoshino." In contrast to "Meikyoshisui," it pursues a rich and mellow taste. The satisfying taste goes well with dishes with strong flavors.

"Shinano no Kataribe" is a simple and warm sake, like passing down the folklore and legends of Shinshu. Warming it deepens the flavor even more, making it a cup that warms both body and mind. It is perfect when you want to spend a relaxing time.

"Bokusui" is a brand named after the poet Wakayama Bokusui, who loved sake deeply. There is an anecdote that Bokusui actually visited the brewery and praised its sake. Sake brewed with traditional Kimoto brewing is rich and full-bodied, demonstrating its true value when warmed.

"Doburoku" (read as Twelve Six in kanji) is a brand of Doburoku where you can taste the whole umami of rice. With the theme of "Sweet, Sour, Bubbly, Fun," it offers a fun taste with an exquisite balance of sweetness, acidity, and effervescence. The thick mouthfeel and fresh flavor can also be enjoyed like a dessert.

"Yoshidaya Jisuke" is a brand that bears the name of the founder of Chikumanishiki Shuzo, which can be said to be a return to the origin. Using traditional brewing techniques, it is brewed cherishing the original umami and aroma of rice. The calm taste is a gem for adults who want to enjoy sake in a relaxed manner.

"Riz Vin" is a new sensation sake meaning "Rice Wine" in French. Using wine yeast, it realizes a fruity aroma and sweet and sour taste like white wine. It is recommended for those who are not familiar with sake and those who want to enjoy pairing with Western food.

"Kizan" is a brand filled with the thought of "returning to the mountains, returning to nature, returning to the origin of sake brewing." Using Nagano Prefecture's unique sake rice and yeast, it is characterized by a rich flavor that expresses the nature of Shinshu. It has a good balance of sweetness and acidity, and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif.

"Asadake Karuizawa" is a brand that expresses the locality of Mt. Asama and Karuizawa. It is characterized by a gorgeous aroma and a clean taste, evoking the refreshing climate of the plateau. It is highly popular as a souvenir of Karuizawa, and is finished with a taste that is easy for anyone to drink.

Another brand of Nanbu Bijin Brewery, characterized by an elegant name evoking the fragrant scent of plums. While having a different individuality from Nanbu Bijin, it is a sake brewed by the same quality standards of the brewery.

"Wawawa" is a brand with the theme of three "Wa" (harmony): "Heart of Harmony, Softening, and Calming." Insisting on Nagano Prefecture's sake rice, they pursue a modern and fresh taste. It is characterized by juicy umami that spreads when put in the mouth and a pleasant aftertaste.

"Kinpo Fuyou" is the representative brand of Fuyou Shuzo, expressing a noble and beautiful sake quality like the Fuyou flower. It is characterized by a gentle and elegant aroma, and a smooth and mellow mouthfeel. It is easy to match with any dish and is popular as a mealtime sake that colors the daily dining table.

"Hatsuuguisu" is a historic brand representing Kiuchi Jozo. Named after the bush warbler (uguisu) that announces the arrival of spring, it has been loved as a sake to drink in early spring. Brewed in the severe cold of Saku, it is characterized by a sharp, dry taste.

"Miyama no Uta" is a brand brewed imagining the beautiful mountains of Saku, ideal for daily evening drinks. Using locally grown sake rice, you can enjoy the umami of rice and a refreshing aftertaste. It is attractive for its rustic and gentle taste that can be drunk deliciously in a wide range of temperatures from cold to warm.

"Akane Sasu" is a premium brand created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding, sticking to organically grown rice. With a name that evokes the "beautiful sunset of Saku," the gorgeous aroma like fruit and the plump taste harmonize. It is a gem boasting high quality that has a track record of being adopted in ANA international first class.

"Beau Michelle" (Michelle) is a new sensation sake brewed while playing the Beatles to it. With a low alcohol content of 9%, it is characterized by a sweet and sour fruity taste like white wine. It is easy to drink for sake beginners and women, and it is recommended to enjoy it chilled in a wine glass.

"Raiden" is a brand named after Raiden Tameemon, a famous sumo wrestler in the Edo period from the local Saku City. Expressing a powerful yet supple taste, it is finished in a sake quality where you can firmly feel the umami of rice. Crowned with the name of a local hero, it is brewed with pride and gratitude to the region.

"Wadaryu Tosui" is the highest peak brand into which the brewery owner pours his passion. The name was coined "Tosui" by breaking down the character "Sumi" from the owner Sumio Wada's name. Using high-quality contract-grown sake rice, it is characterized by a deep taste and elegant aroma brewed carefully by hand.

"Wadaryu" is a classic brand that has been loved locally for many years. It is characterized by a refreshing taste that you never get tired of drinking, ideal for daily evening drinks. It is popular as a versatile mealtime sake that can be enjoyed both cold and warm.