Brands

"Miya no Shiratama" is an elegant and mysterious brand named with the image of a pure white gem (shiratama) dedicated to sacred places such as shrines. It is characterized by a clear taste without off-flavors, woven by the technology of Heiwa Nishiki Shuzo cultivated over 175 years of history and the clear water of Kawabe-cho. It is a pure sake that you want to taste calmly.

"Kinsen" is the representative brand of Heiwa Nishiki Shuzo since its founding, named after the spring behind the brewery. Brewed using traditional skills and abundant local water in a Registered Tangible Cultural Property brewery that has watched over 175 years of history. It is the face of the brewery, conveying the spirit of good old sake brewing to the present. It has a deep taste where the weight of history and the blessings of nature harmonize.

"Enku" is a brand named after Enku Shonin, a monk of the Edo period who carved as many as 120,000 Buddhist statues in his lifetime and left many footprints in the Mino region. Pursuing a deep and profound taste to express the simple and powerful spirituality of Enku Buddhas. It is a highly spiritual sake that respects local history and culture and speaks quietly to the drinker's heart.

"Gujo Odori Odori Menjo" is a brand themed on the traditional event "Gujo Odori," which is an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of the country. The label is designed with the "Odori Menjo" (dance certificate) issued by the preservation society. The energy of Gujo Odori that heats up summer nights and the pride of the region are put into the sake. It is a local sake rich in local color that you want to enjoy with the lingering memory of the night you danced away.

"Hanamikura" is a brand named when Hakusen Shuzo once made a fresh start aiming to improve the quality of sake. The name, fusing the beauty of flowers and the tradition of the brewery, colored a page of Hakusen Shuzo's history. Although it is now unified into "Kuromatsu Hakusen" again, it is a brand remembered as proof of the brewery's evolution and challenge.

"Kuromatsu Hakusen" is a traditional brand of Hakusen Shuzo that has been loved for a long time since the start of production in 1899 (Meiji 32). After temporarily being named "Hanamikura," it is loved again under this name. Brewed with the clear water of Kawabe-cho and the skills of masters inherited from the Edo period, the sake is characterized by a deep taste you never get tired of. It is a comforting local sake essential for local dining tables.

"Hatsumidori" is a traditional brand that Okuhida Shuzo has protected for 300 years. In the Edo period, the name was bestowed by the lord of the Owari domain as "Sake of a mountain village surrounded by water and greenery." Using clear water pumped from the confluence of the Hida River and the Maze River and local Gifu "Hidahomare." Please enjoy the refreshing and profound taste woven by the climate of the historic "Hida Kaido Kanayama-juku" and the skills of skilled master brewers.

"Seikatsu no Gara" is a daily sake brand of Okuhida Shuzo aiming to blend naturally into daily life. It contains the wish to be close to the lives of Hida people and richly color the dining table. While having reliable quality nurtured by 300 years of tradition and underground water from clear streams, it is a bottle perfect for daily evening drinks with a taste you never get tired of and an affordable price.

"Gassho-zukuri" is a brand symbolizing the traditional architecture and culture of Hida, inspired by the World Heritage Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri village. Gero City, where Okuhida Shuzo is located, also has Gassho Village, which is deeply connected to local tourism resources. The taste nurtured by the nature and history of Hida makes you feel the warmth and nostalgia like an old folk house, and is a bottle conveying the depth of Japanese culture.

"Okuhida" is a confident representative brand bearing the name of the brewery. Brewed carefully using traditional techniques with 300 years of history and Gifu Prefecture "Hidahomare" in a brewery located at the confluence of the Hida River and the Maze River, a land rich in water and greenery. The powerful yet clear taste produced by the harsh yet beautiful natural environment of Okuhida is exactly the climate of Hida itself.

"Su-ma-su-ma" is a sparkling sake with a unique name meaning "to every corner" in the Hida dialect. It is characterized by a refreshing sensation bursting to every corner of the mouth and the gentle sweetness of the rice itself. It is a new sensation sake that can be enjoyed as a toast like champagne. Easy to match with any dish, it vividly colors the party scene.

"Hidahomare" is a Junmai sake that uses 100% of Gifu Prefecture's only sake brewing rice variety "Hidahomare," allowing you to taste the climate of Hida itself. Brewed with clean underground water from the Hida Mountains, the plump umami of the rice and the sharp finish harmonize. It is a bottle perfect as a mealtime sake that can be enjoyed chilled or warmed. Please fully enjoy the blessings of nature in Hida.

"Tenryo" is the flagship brand of Tenryo Sake Brewery, boasting a history of over 340 years. Using underground water from the Hida Mountains and sake brewing rice "Hidahomare," it has an orthodox taste where the climate of Hida and traditional techniques live. Daiginjo sake has been selected as an in-flight sake for JAL First Class, and its gorgeous aroma and clear umami make it a gem suitable for special sunny days.

"Mataroku" is a limited brand symbolizing the history of the Uenoda family, the founding family of Tenryo Sake Brewery, and its deep connection with the Omi region (present-day Shiga Prefecture). The characters on the label are by the 7th generation landlady, filled with respect for family bonds and tradition. Provided as a seasonal and limited quantity item, it is a highly rare bottle. It is a sake you want to taste slowly while feeling historical romance.

"Hinoya" is a special brand bearing the name of Tenryo Sake Brewery's founder, "Sahyo Hinoya," which can be said to be a return to the origin. It conveys the spirit of the time of founding, where the soul of Omi merchants and the nature of Hida fused, to the present. Brewed seasonally and in limited quantities, this sake features a label design by the 7th generation landlady, combining dignity and warmth. Please enjoy the deep taste that makes you feel the weight of history.

"W" is an innovative brand with three meanings: Watanabe (Watanabe Sake Brewery), World, and Warai (Laughter). It unifies specs such as rice polishing ratio and yeast, expressing differences in taste only through differences in sake rice varieties. Designed to allow you to directly enjoy the individuality of diverse sake rice, it proposes new ways to enjoy sake and brings smiles to people all over the world.

"Irootoko" is a Junmai Daiginjo born from a unique request: "Make the most beautiful sake that intoxicates women at the best host club." Polishing Yamada Nishiki to 45%, it realizes a gorgeous aroma, honey-like sweetness, and a silky smooth mouthfeel. It is a bewitching sake that intoxicates both mind and body, comparable to premium champagne and fine wine.

"Horai" is the representative brand of Watanabe Sake Brewery, derived from the legendary paradise "Mt. Horai" where immortal hermits are said to live. Aiming to be the "brewery with the most smiles in Japan," it is brewed with the climate and humanity of Hida. While maintaining traditional taste, it is characterized by a warm sake quality that makes the drinker smile. It is a sake that brings happy times to celebratory occasions and daily dining tables.

"Dahiryu" is a powerful and solemn brand inspired by the dragon lurking in the deep mountains of Hida. Utilizing the traditional techniques of Watanabe Sake Brewery, it expresses a sharpness like a dragon ascending to heaven and a deep richness like the earth. It is a satisfying bottle that makes you feel the mystery and energy of nature in Hida.

"Hida no Dobu" is a very popular Nigori sake recreating the secret taste treated at the "Doburoku Festival" in the World Heritage Shirakawa-go. About 5.4 trillion yeasts are alive in 1.8 liters, characterized by overwhelming concentration and creamy texture. With a rich taste like "eating" rather than "drinking," it captivates fans all over the country.