Product Information

raw materials

Rice (domestic), rice malt (domestic), brewer's alcohol.

Rice polishing ratio

65%

alcoholic content

15 degrees.

sake leeway

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The Kino River originates in Odaigahara and flows into the Kii Channel, nurturing the nature of the basin. Yoshimura Hideo Shoten has had a brewery on the banks of the river since 1914. Sake brewed with the slightly soft subsoil water of the Kinokawa River has a gentle taste and achieves the delicious and crisp flavour that is the goal of the brewery.

The brewery's toji, Akiko Fujita, is in charge of sake brewing. She is a Noto Touji who studied under the master craftsman Naohiko Noguchi and is also skilled in Namaoto and Yamahai sake brewing. He is responsible for brands such as Kurumazaka, Teppoutai, Nihonjo and Negoro Sakura.

Nihonjo was named after the founder, who loved Wakayama Castle of the Kishu clan, one of the three great families in Japan, and had great ambitions for the sake. It has been well-known for many years, especially in the local area. Sakura, with cherry blossom petals on the label, is a light, mellow sake that is easy to drink with a meal.

The sweetness drawn from the rice and the refreshing aftertaste give it the real pleasure of an everyday sake. Try it hot at around 60°C (140°F).