Brands

"Yamanohikari" is a carefully brewed brand by Hirata Shuzojo. By daring to use "Hidahomare" with a low polishing ratio of 90%, it brings out the powerful umami and deep taste inherent in the rice. The slightly dry and classical taste increases in fullness when warmed, not to mention when cold, and is an excellent match for meals. It is also certified as "Made by Hida Takayama" as "Hida no Hana Yamanohikari."

"Hida no Hana" is popular as the representative brand of Hirata Shuzojo. Using local sake rice "Hidahomare" and clear underground water from the Northern Alps, it is finished as a light and dry sake. It is gorgeous and fragrant, with a smooth mouthfeel, and the five tastes of sweetness, dryness, acidity, astringency, and bitterness are exquisitely balanced. It is a local sake that is easy to drink and full of flavor, nurtured by the nature of Hida Takayama.

"Yumeyuyu" is a brand familiar to visitors to the brewery, offered for tasting at the local sake counter at Oita Shuzoten. Taking advantage of the clear water and blessings of nature in Kiyomi-cho, it is brewed with traditional techniques and characterized by a taste that makes you feel the climate of Hida.

"Jingorou" is a sake named after Hidari Jingorou, a legendary craftsman from Hida, and is brewed with a meticulously chosen process. It is characterized by a crisp, sharp mouthfeel and a light, dry taste. It demonstrates its true value especially when chilled, and refreshingly complements Hida's local dishes and rich-flavored meals. It is an authentic bottle for connoisseurs, filled with the passion and skill of craftsmen.

A brand that inherited trademark and business rights from the former Yokoya Shuzo, it is a sake enjoyed for a long time in Senmaya-cho (now Ichinoseki City). By Iwate Meijo continuing to protect the tradition, the taste and history of the brewery that went out of business are passed down to the present day.

"Yubae" is a brand named with the image of the beautiful sunset scenery of Hida Takayama. The brewing technology with 200 years of tradition harmonizes with the blessings of nature in Hida, creating a taste that touches the heart.

"Shiromuku" is a brand brewed by Funasaka Sake Brewery, bearing a name reminiscent of the pure white and clean bridal costume. The taste, created by the pure water of Hida Takayama and the careful handwork of the brewers, is characterized by its pure and elegant charm. The smooth mouthfeel and gentle aroma harmonize, making it a dignified sake suitable for festive occasions and celebrations.

"Jindai" is a representative brand of dry sake from Otsubo Shuzoten, standing in contrast to the sweet "Hidamusume." It is characterized by a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel and a sharp taste that enhances meals. It is a versatile sake to accompany meals that can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold sake to warmed sake, and plays an active part in various scenes from daily evening drinks to special occasions.

"Hidamusume" is a representative sweet brand of Otsubo Shuzoten. Keeping the traditional taste of Hida sake, it is characterized by a thick, rich sweetness and umami. Locally known by the nickname "Musume," it is deeply rooted as an indispensable presence for celebrations and daily evening drinks.

"Michisakari" is a brand aiming for the ultimate food-friendly sake, unique to a brewery that sticks to "dry sake only." While it has transparency like water and can be drunk without resistance, it makes you feel the solid umami of rice, and finally resets the mouth with a refreshing sharp finish. Despite its high specs with a polishing ratio of 50% or more, you never get tired of drinking it, and it maximizes the taste of dishes. It is a gem for dry sake lovers.

"Jun" is a brand brewed by Hazama Shuzo, pursuing a pure and mellow taste. It is characterized by a deep and gentle taste created by the history and climate of Nakatsugawa, a post town on the Nakasendo, and the clear underground water of Mt. Ena. It is a local sake that accompanies your daily dining table and you never get tired of drinking.

A brand derived from the ancient Emishi hero Aterui, expressing the history and cultural background of Oshu. Inherited from the former Tenpyo Co., Ltd., it is characterized by a light and slightly dry taste. Having a lineup of Junmai Ginjo and Junmai sake, it is a brand with high cultural value that can be enjoyed while thinking about the history of Tohoku.

"Shun" is a brand that values the taste of "Shun" (season) of each season, as its name suggests. Brewed carefully with underground water from Mt. Ena and the skills of a long-established brewery, it is characterized by a fresh and refreshing taste. You can feel the charm of sake that changes with the changing seasons.

"Kagaribi" is the representative brand of Kikukawa Shuzo, named with the image of a bright and powerful "bonfire" (kagaribi) lit for night security and fishing. Using the clear water of the three Kiso rivers and the Nagara River, it is brewed carefully by old-fashioned handmade methods. Combining strength and a taste you never get tired of, it is a bottle that makes you feel the history and climate of Unuma-juku.

"Kikukawa" is the flagship brand bearing the name of the brewery, carrying the history and tradition since its founding. Clear water, a blessing of the Nagara River system, and old-fashioned handmade methods by skilled craftsmen are fused. Nurtured by the climate of Unuma-juku, it is a local sake with a taste you never get tired of, continuously loved by local people. Please enjoy an emotional bottle brewed in a brewery that is a historical building.

"Akechi Mitsuhide" is a brand full of historical romance born from the fact that Kani City is said to be the birthplace of the Sengoku warlord Akechi Mitsuhide. Putting the historical pride of the region into the sake name, it transmits the charm of Kani, the place associated with Mitsuhide, to the whole country. It attracts attention with branding utilizing local characteristics, such as holding a new sake tasting and spot sale event at the end of the year.

"Tomikoshi" is a traditional brand of Hayashi Shuzo, bearing an auspicious name wishing for wealth and prosperity. Brewed in the rich nature of Hazaki, Kani City, it has been loved by local people for a long time. It is a representative brand supporting the brewery alongside "Minotengu," conveying the history of sincere sake brewing rooted in the local area to the present.

"Hizo Koshu" (Treasured Aged Sake) is an extremely rare aged sake that Heiwa Nishiki Shuzo has carefully matured for over 30 years. Managed by vintage like wine, it exudes a deep and complex aging aroma and a mellow, rich taste along with a beautiful amber glow. Please enjoy a miraculous drop nurtured by a long time in a special moment.

"Aki no Yonaga ni Umai Sake" (Delicious Sake for Long Autumn Nights) is, as its name suggests, a sake specially designed to enjoy long autumn nights slowly. Considering compatibility with autumn tastes first, it is finished with a deep and calm taste that makes you want to tilt your cup carefully. Please spend a relaxing time while feeling the changing seasons.

A brand that inherited trademark and business rights from the former Tenpyo Co., Ltd., Iwate Meijo continues to protect traditions continuing since the Meiji era. It is a precious brand conveying the history and taste of the brewery that went out of business to the present day.

"Hidaji no Kantsubaki" is a brand that the master brewer of Heiwa Nishiki Shuzo confidently recommends. Polishing Gohyakumangoku carefully to 60%, it realizes a highly fragrant and soft mouthfeel, rich body, and sharp finish. Like a winter camellia blooming dignifiedly in the cold of winter, it is a beautiful and deeply flavorful sake that makes you feel the scene of Hida road.

"Nondemitecho" is a unique sake brand named directly after the friendly phrase "Please try drinking it" in Gifu dialect. It expresses the brewer's feelings put into unadorned words and the attitude of valuing warm communication with local people. It is a fun sake that is easy to pick up casually and sparks conversation.

"Benidodan" is a tasteful brand named with the image of the beauty of the autumn leaves of Dodan-tsutsuji (Enkianthus perulatus) that vividly colors the autumn mountains. Putting the rich nature of Gifu and the changing seasons into the sake name, it combines visual beauty and richness of taste. It is a bottle you want to taste slowly like admiring autumn leaves on a long autumn night.