Depth & refined richness
narai kinmon
¥ 5,500
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*As each step of the brewing process is done by hand, production quantities are limited.
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Tasting Notes
Hints of white grape and a touch of muscat open the aroma, lifted by alpine herbs and a gentle green freshness. The palate softens into the round sweetness of kyoho grape before deepening into a smooth, lingering rice umami.
It pairs beautifully not only with Japanese cuisine but also with richer dishes such as French lobster bouillabaisse or Chinese Peking duck.
taste
crisp acidity
umami of soft rice
aroma
white grape
alpine herbs
recommended pairing
western cuisine
lobster bouillabaisse
porcini carbonara
chinese cuisine
peking duck
black vinegar pork ribs
japanese cuisine
sukiyaki
unagi
award
international recognition
2022.09. Japan Package Design Awards 2023 Selected
2022.06. Top Award Asia 2022 Gold Award
2022.06. KURAMASTER Junmai Daiginjo-shu Category Gold Prize
2022.05. International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2022 Recommended Wine
features
about narai kinmon
The sake rice, Kinmon-Nishiki, is a “phantom” variety grown only in limited areas of Nagano Prefecture — cultivated for us by Farm Ichimaru, rather than sourced through distributors, ensuring traceable, hands-on care from field to brew, a rarity among sake producers.
Its defining character lies in the pure umami of the rice — a rounded depth and a clear, refined transparency that expands gracefully on the palate. This clarity is accented by subtle notes of white grape and alpine herbs.
Our brewery is nestled in the beautiful townscape of Narai-juku, a historic and well-preserved town in Nagano Prefecture. narai uses the fresh mountain water of nearby Kiso Valley, flowing from an altitude of over 1,000m. The water is characterized by its clarity and smooth, rounded texture, brought about by a rare water hardness of less than 25.
We hope you enjoy narai, a sake that expresses the beautiful nature of Nagano.
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where to enjoy
restaurants you can enjoy
You can enjoy our products at many other stores across the country. For details, please see the list of stores .
for gift
With its distinctive bottle design, "narai" is a favored choice for gifting.
Despite being a traditional sake, it has been celebrated both in Japan and abroad—earning a Gold Medal at a top Asian award and receiving high acclaim for its bottle design at ProWine Tokyo, one of the world's largest wine and spirits exhibitions.
We also offer original gift boxes and bags. Gift a moment of quiet, elegant toasts for a truly memorable day.
Featuring a low alcohol content and a soft, delicate flavor, it naturally complements casual gatherings like weekend lunches or home parties. It is the perfect bottle to bring along and share with loved ones.
about narai
brewed in narai
water of the mountains,
sake of the skies
Our sake is brewed at an altitude of approximately 940 meters, in an environment blessed with nature and closer to the sky than almost any other in Japan.
While many sake breweries rely on stable well water, narai crafts its sake using natural mountain water flowing from elevations above 1,000 meters. Sourced near the watershed of the Shinano and Kiso rivers, this mountain water is exceptionally soft with a hardness level below 25 mg/L—one of the lowest in Japan. It is characterized by its crystal-clear purity and a round, smooth mouthfeel.
philosophy
beyond brewing
We are driven by a deeply held belief: to preserve and pass down the rich culture of sake to future generations. To achieve this, we look beyond conventional wisdom, embracing new challenges and exploring the endless possibilities of sake with creative freedom to share its true allure with the world.
In 2021, under the name "suginomori brewery," we revived a historic sake brewery in the post town of Narai-juku, Nagano Prefecture, breathing new life into its brewing traditions. By listening closely to local farmers and working hand-in-hand with them from the initial stages of rice cultivation, we strive to foster a sustainable, community-driven approach to sake making.
The brand name "narai" embodies our wish to share the timeless charm of Narai-juku with the world through our sake. Should your journeys ever bring you to Narai, we would be honored to welcome you.
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