Brands

"Mukashinomanma" is one of the brands of Kuramoto Yamada, a sake that cherishes old-fashioned methods and tastes, evoking a sense of nostalgia.

"Honen" was the representative brand of Tanabe Shuzojo, named wishing for a good harvest. The rich taste nurtured in the severe winter of Hida Takayama was indispensable for local celebratory occasions. It is a nostalgic famous sake that is gone now.

"Kusudama" was originally written as "Medicine Ball," but was later changed to "Kusudama" with the meaning of "Gem (Treasure) that maintains longevity for a long time." Using underground water from the Northern Alps of Hida Takayama and Hidahomare grown under contract with local farmers, the traditional taste brewed in the severe cold continues to be loved locally as a celebratory sake.

"Hida no Karakan" is an abbreviation for "Hida's Dry Warmed Sake" and is a brand developed exclusively for warmed sake. Using Hidahomare with a polishing ratio of 60%, it is finished as a rich and sharp dry sake with a Sake Meter Value of +7 (very dry) and acidity of 1.8. From lukewarm to hot, warming it expands the umami of the rice, making it an excellent match for food.

"Himuro" is the representative brand of Niki Shuzo, a Daiginjo Namazake (unpasteurized sake) that has been loved since the time when refrigeration technology became widespread and the distribution of Namazake became possible. Characterized by a sophisticated taste unique to a brewery specializing in Ginjo brewing, it is a popular product attractive for its fruity aroma and fresh mouthfeel.

"Tamanoi" is a traditional brand named after the clear well water in the center of the brewery. In the past, this well water was used for sake brewing, and it continues to be loved by locals as a local sake of Hida Takayama from ancient times to the present.

"Yamahida" is a Junmai sake from Kawajiri Shuzojo, an aged sake where you can enjoy profound and deep taste reminiscent of the deep mountains of Hida.

"Sankyo Hidaji" is one of the brands of Kawajiri Shuzojo, a tasteful aged sake that makes you feel the journey through the steep yet beautiful mountain gorges of Hida.

"Hida Sansui" is one of the brands of Kawajiri Shuzojo, a gentle and deep aged sake expressing the rich nature and clear mountain water of Hida.

"Tenon" is a Honjozo aged sake from Kawajiri Shuzojo. It is characterized by deep richness and mellow taste unique to aged sake, brought out by several years of storage and aging.

"Hida Masamune" is the representative brand of Kawajiri Shuzojo, a locally distributed sake that can only be purchased at retail stores in Takayama City. Produced using traditional methods and a wooden Fune press, and shipped after several years of aging, the color is not transparent but slightly yellowish. You can enjoy mellowness, deep richness, and unique umami not found in fresh sake. It is an excellent product where you can fully enjoy the charm of aged sake.

"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.

"Sansha" was named after the gorgeous festival floats (Dashi) of the Takayama Festival, one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan and registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. True to its name, it combines gorgeousness and elegance, and is characterized by a refreshing dry taste with a sharp finish. The taste nurtured by the climate of Hida Takayama goes well with the local food culture and continues to be loved for a long time as a sake that you never get tired of drinking.

"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.

"Hida Jiman Onikoroshi" is the representative brand of Oita Shuzoten, and can be said to be the originator of dry sake loved for over 300 years. This Honjozo, brewed with underground natural water and Gifu Prefecture "Hidahomare" polished to 68%, is characterized by a smooth throat feel and solid umami despite being super dry with a Sake Meter Value of +10 or more. It is a celebratory sake of Hida that embodies two meanings: "deliciousness enough to make even a demon drunk" and "banishing evil spirits like demons."

"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.

"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.

"Yotsuboshi" is a Daiginjo shining with numerous honors, including winning the Gold Prize at the Annual Japan Sake Awards. True to its name, it is brewed carefully aiming for "Four Star" class highest quality, and the fruity Ginjo aroma, smooth mouthfeel, and sharp finish are exquisitely harmonized. It represents the three stars of "Rice, Water, and Climate" that express the landscape of Hida Takayama, and the passion of "People" who connect them as the fourth star.

"Miyamagiku" is the flagship brand of Funasaka Sake Brewery, characterized by a gorgeous aroma and a refreshing, sharp dryness. Especially for the Daiginjo, the gentle aroma reminiscent of fruit and the sweetness of the rice are in harmony, and you can enjoy a transparent mouthfeel. From Junmai to Daiginjo, it is a local sake that stays close to the food culture of Hida and demonstrates its charm at various temperature ranges such as cold or warm sake, and continues to be loved by many people.