Sake Breweries from Akita Prefecture
We work closely together with seven breweries located in Akita Prefecture who take great pride in producing sake of the highest quality.
Aramasa 新政
Aramasa was established in the late Tokugawa period (1852), in the riverside district of central Akita and is one of the most famous sake breweries in Japan having discovered the well-known K6 yeast.
Dewatsuru 出羽鶴
The Dewatsuru brewery was founded in 1865 as a small, family owned brewery but has grown considerably throughout its 145 year history. The meaning of the name Dewatsuru is “The crane of the Dewa region”.
Fukurokuju 福禄寿
Fukurokuju is one of the oldest breweries in Akita. The water at this brewery, which comes from a spring, is unusual for Akita prefecture as it is semi-hard. There is evidence of mineral notes from the water in their sake as well as anise.
Ginrin 銀鱗
Ginrin was established in 1815 as a company selling products to the ruling feudal clan in Akita. Naba Saburoemon Yusuke was ordered by the leader of the clan, Satake Yoshikazu, to make an experimental sake brewery.
Harukasumi 春霞
Harukasumi was established in 1874. This brewery offers a rich flavour from Rokugo in Akita Prefecture; a community which is famous for its clean, clear water.
Hideyoshi 秀よし
Established in 1689, Hideyoshi is one of the oldest sake breweries in Akita. The name “Hideyoshi” has two meanings; it is the name of the great Shōgun, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, in the 16th century, and also means “excellence and superiority”.
Hinomaru 日の丸
Mansaku no Hana is named after the Mansaku flower which is the first flower to bloom after the winter. It is produced by Hinomaru Jōzo which was established in 1689.
