Brands

"Shinano Nishiki" is a pure rice sake brand representing Miyajima Saketen. With the concept of "sake reflecting the climate of the local Ina Valley," they use 100% contract-grown Miyama Nishiki. The powerful yet gentle taste, where the original umami and acidity of rice harmonize, increases in depth even more when warmed.

"Zankuro" is a dry series of Miyajima Saketen with the theme of "Cutting cleanly." pursuing the vivid sharpness and the cleanliness of the aftertaste, like the Engetsusappo (Full Moon Killing Technique) appearing in the novel "Nemuri Kyoshiro." The aftertaste that cuts sharply while making you feel the umami of rice goes well with fatty meat dishes and dishes with strong seasoning.

"Suigakuso" is a new pure rice sake line blending tradition and innovation of Miyajima Saketen. Using low-polished rice, it features a rustic taste utilizing the powerful original umami and acidity of rice. It is a bottle with depth and responsiveness that can be enjoyed both cold and hot.

"Kuromatsu Senjo" is the representative brand of Senjo, inheriting the tradition since its foundation. Using rice from Nagano Prefecture and underground water from the Southern Alps, it features a plump and deep taste that makes you feel the climate of Shinshu. It is a standard sake of Shinshu that has been loved for a long time as a sake for local festivals and evening drinks.

"Chiquito" is a new type of sake that is low alcohol and sweet and sour. As the name meaning "small" in Spanish implies, the size and taste that can be enjoyed casually are attractive. It is easy to drink for sake beginners and women, and is also recommended as a dessert sake or aperitif.

"Kanane" is a Junmai Ginjo sake of Senjo aimed at a taste that resonates with the heart like music. Using Miyama Nishiki from Nagano Prefecture, gorgeous aroma, transparent sweetness, and refreshing acidity harmonize. It contains the wish that you enjoy the harmony played together with the meal.

"Konna Yoru ni..." (On Such a Night...) is a popular series of Senjo, filled with attachment to the nature and animals of Shinshu. Animals of Ina Valley such as deer and salamanders looking up at the moon are drawn on the label. The balance of juicy umami and acidity is exquisite, and together with the bottle design with a story, it directs a special night.

"Senningura" is a brand sticking to traditional handmade brewing, which is the spiritual pillar of Senjo. Named after the old storehouse "Senningura" on the premises of the brewery. Protecting the old-fashioned manufacturing method, it features a deep taste filled with the skills and soul of the brewers.

"Senjo" is the main brand bearing the name of the brewery, where tradition since its foundation and innovation coexist. With the philosophy of "making the most of what we have now," they practice sake brewing sticking to local rice, water, and people. It is filled with pride as local sake of Shinshu Ina Valley, loved across generations.

"Nanatsu no Warai Sake" is a brand symbolizing the founding spirit of Nanawarai Shuzo. It contains the positive message of "Nanawarai Yaoki" (Seven laughs, eight risings), meaning to laugh off difficulties and move forward. It features a pure and deep taste created by the underground water of Kiso.

"Bi ROKU" is a new attempt of Nanawarai Shuzo that harmonizes with the beautiful nature of Kiso. A sophisticated "beautiful" taste woven by traditional skills and clean water. It is a bottle where you can enjoy a pleasant aftertaste and pairing with meals.

"Nanawarai" is the representative brand of Nanawarai Shuzo, loved as local sake of Kiso. Using underground water from Mt. Kisokoma, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, it is an "Umakuchi" style that brings out the flavor of rice. The taste that you can enjoy widely from cold to hot and never get tired of drinking is perfect for daily evening drinks.

"Nakanorisan" is the representative brand of Nakazen Shuzoten, named after the rafters "Nakanori-san" who transported timber on the Kiso River in the past. It creates a fruity and gorgeous aroma and a juicy taste with a balanced sweetness and acidity. There are many products where you can enjoy a light gas feeling and freshness, and it is a bottle that can be enjoyed with meals.

"Zenkichi" is the first limited distribution brand of Nakazen Shuzoten. Mainly using "Sankanishiki", a suitable rice for sake brewing in Nagano Prefecture homegrown by the brewers, it is brewed by traditional handmade methods. It features a gentle and clear aroma, a light gas feeling, and a transparent modern taste where sweetness and acidity harmonize.

"Yamabiko" (Mountain Echo) is a brand aiming for a powerful yet refreshing taste that echoes through the mountains of the Northern Alps. It features a crisp mouthfeel that makes you feel the clear water and air of the mountains. It is familiar as a drink to enjoy after climbing or in nature.

"Hokuan Daikoku" is the flagship brand of Hokuan Jozo. It features an "Umakuchi" taste where the fine and smooth texture created by the super soft underground water of the Northern Alps harmonizes with the umami and sweetness of rice. It is a versatile sake for meals that can be enjoyed at any temperature from cold sake to hot sake and enhances the taste of meals.

"Minori" (Harvest) is a brand with a mellow and rich taste, as if celebrating the time of harvest. A plump umami and pleasant aftertaste created by local rice and water. It is a bottle that adds color to the joy of harvest and the daily dining table.

"Hakuba Shiun" is a brand with an elegant taste imaged from the graceful scenery of the foothills of Mt. Hakuba. A noble and calm scent like trailing purple clouds. With a smooth mouthfeel, it is perfect as a partner for a special time.

"Raicho no Sato" is a friendly brand bearing the name of the Ptarmigan (Raicho), the symbol of the Northern Alps. A simple and gentle taste that makes you feel the nature of Shinshu. It is popular as a souvenir and is a sake that can be enjoyed with memories of the trip.

"Iyari" is a limited distribution brand named after "Iyari Wetland", the source of super soft water used for brewing. Using traditional methods such as Yamahai and Kimoto, they pursue a balance of rich and juicy umami and acidity. It is a carefully selected bottle featuring a deep and powerful taste.