Sake brewing, which has deep ties to religious ceremonies, has been practiced in Nara Prefecture since ancient times.
A total of 27 breweries brew distinctive sakes, including those using "bodaimoto" yeast produced at Shorekiji Temple, the birthplace of sake, and yeast harvested from the bamboo lilies on Ogami Shrine grounds.

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Rich, sweet sake made in a quality environment, inheriting tradition

Nara Prefecture has a rich history of sake brewing dating back to ancient times, and existing books mention sake brewing in the Muromachi period.

The method of "morohaku-zukuri" used at Shorekiji Temple at that time is said to be the prototype of sake. The deep history of sake brewing can be felt everywhere, such as the shubo "bodaimoto" that was established around the same time and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, home to Japan's oldest sake brewery.

Nara Prefecture has an environment with large temperature differences that is ideal for sake brewing, and the prefecture uses underground water from the Yoshino and Ikoma mountains, which is said to produce sake with a mellow flavor, as well as high-quality rice grown in the Yamato Plain, including the prefecture's own sake rice ``Tsuyuhafu.''

While the focus is on rich, sweet sake with a refined sweet-sour taste and the umami of rice, another attraction is that each brewery uses its own yeast to produce sake with a unique flavor.

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①Chouryu Sake Brewery

Founded in 1963 (Showa 38), the brewery is famous for being the first in Japan to release bottled barrel sake, "Yoshino Cedar Barrel Sake," which has been its signature product since the company's founding.
They cherish the phrase "Shodo Mukyokyoku," which means that their desire to make delicious sake is limitless, and since 2010 they have shifted to small-batch brewing in order to aim for higher quality sake. They brew a wide range of sake, including Junmai sake and Junmai Ginjo sake, which take advantage of the unique characteristics of the sake rice and allow you to enjoy the rich flavor, as well as craft beer.

Recommended: Omachi Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Sake (1)

Made using 100% high-quality Omachi rice from Takashima, Okayama Prefecture, the birthplace of Omachi rice.
By storing it in ice for a certain period of time, it has a good balance of sweetness and acidity. This Junmai Ginjo sake has a full-bodied taste typical of Yamahai sake, and you can also enjoy its rich aroma. It is unfiltered, so you can enjoy the umami of the Omachi rice.
The products are bottled at the brewery after being ordered.

• Specific name: Junmai Ginjo sake
• Raw materials: rice, rice koji (domestic rice)
• Rice used: 100% Omachi from Takashima, Okayama Prefecture
• Alcohol content: 15%

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Choryu Sake Brewery

Nara

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②Ueda Sake Brewery

Founded in 1558 (first year of the Eiroku era), the brewery strives to "cherish the ancient ways while exploring the modern," and this is embodied in their sake made using the Muromachi period brewing method of "bodaimoto brewing." Raw rice is used in the brewing process, and the sake is characterized by an exquisite balance of umami and acidity.
As a long-established sake brewery, they have a wide lineup of sake, including sacred sake for Himuro Shrine and Ouma Taisha Shrine, regular sake that has been loved locally for many years, pure rice ginjo sake brewed with organically grown sake rice "Ise Hikari," and frozen sake.

Recommended bottle: Ukicho Bodaimoto Junmaishu

This drink has a smooth texture and a distinctive sweet and sour taste.
When you put it in your mouth, you will be able to fully enjoy the mellow umami that spreads softly and the pleasant harmony of the acidity that leaves a refreshing aftertaste, which is characteristic of "Bodaimoto brewing". In 5, it won the Excellence Award at the "Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau Sake Tasting Exhibition Warm Sake Division".

• Specific name: Junmaishu
• Raw materials: rice, rice koji (domestic rice)
• Rice used: 100% sake rice from Nara Prefecture
• Alcohol content: 16%

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Ueda Sake Brewery

Nara

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③Kawai Sake Brewery

Founded in 1772 (Meiwa 9), the only sake brewery in Imaicho, where the streetscape of the Edo period still remains, the brewery carefully brews small quantities of sake using traditional techniques under the motto of "brewing sake that conveys feelings."
One of their representative brands is "Shusse-otoko" (Otoko), which has an auspicious name, and their Honjozo unprocessed sake is very popular for its well-balanced rich flavor and light texture. They also have other sakes such as Daiginjo with a gorgeous aroma, and Junmai with a dry taste and just the right amount of umami, so you can experience the wide range of flavors that have a deep history.

Recommended bottle: Shusse-o, Honjozo Genshu

It has a strong flavor unique to undiluted sake and a moderately dry sake quality, making it a perfect drink to enjoy with any food, whether it's Japanese or Chinese. Its alcohol content is high at 1%, so it can also be enjoyed on the rocks.

• Specific name: Honjozo sake
• Raw materials: rice, rice koji (domestic rice)
• Rice used: Regular rice
• Alcohol content: 18%

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Kawai Sake Brewery

Nara

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④ Nishiuchi Sake Brewery

Founded in 1877 (Meiji 10), the brewery is located in the area of ​​Tanzan, where Sobo Sake was once produced, and is said to rival the famous Bodaimoto sake of Shorekiji. Tanzan's sake is brewed using underground water that flows through this historic place and improved varieties of Nara rice.
The lineup includes a wide variety of sake, including pure rice and ginjo sake, as well as kijo sake and ruijo sake, which are rare even in Nara Prefecture, and black rice sake.

Recommended bottle: Tanzan Kijoshu

Kijoshu, which is brewed using sake instead of brewing water, has an extremely sweet flavor similar to botrytis wine or ice wine.
It can be enjoyed as a dessert, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as on the rocks, with soda, or as a syrup poured over ice.

• Specific name: Special pure rice sake
• Raw materials: rice, rice malt, sake (domestic rice)
• Rice used: Kinuhikari rice from Nara Prefecture
• Alcohol content: 16%

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Nishiuchi Sake Brewery

Nara

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A collection of unique brands that follow history!

Nara Prefecture's sake allows you to enjoy the unique individuality that each brewery has pursued, taking advantage of the techniques cultivated over a long history and the prefecture's excellent natural environment.
The rich, sweet taste can be enjoyed by people of all ages, so enjoy the charms of each brewery by tasting and comparing the different varieties.