A fresh, transparent expression for summer
narai passage green
¥ 2,970
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*As each step of the brewing process is done by hand, production quantities are limited.
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Shipping: Items will ship on a first-come, first-served basis. For domestic deliveries, shipping is free on orders of ¥7,500 (excluding tax) or more.
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Tasting Notes
Green, fresh aromatics of bamboo and young leaves. On the palate, a gentle melon nuance unfolds with a sense of lightness, crafted to harmonize with the summer season.
The texture is silky, with a soft touch of rice sweetness bringing balance to a smooth, refined finish. At 13% ABV, it is especially suited to warmer days.
taste
lightness
melon
aroma
green
fresh
recommended pairing
western cuisine
chilled peach capellini
melon and prosciutto salad
chinese cuisine
smashed cucumber salad with ginger dressing
japanese cuisine
chilled dashi soba
okra and squid salad
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 passage green
Crafted with rice from Azumino and the pure spring water of Narai, this is a light expression of Passage made with the summer season in mind. Subtle green notes of fresh bamboo and young leaves are layered with a juicy, refreshing fruit character reminiscent of green apple, bringing a sense of clarity and gentle cooling freshness.
The texture is light and silky, with a jade-like transparency. A soft touch of rice sweetness rounds the profile, resulting in a smooth, well-balanced finish. It pairs naturally with light dishes often enjoyed in the summer, such as sudachi soba, chilled tomato capellini, and smashed cucumber salad.
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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.
where to buy
stores you can purchase
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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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