Aromatic and effortlessly light
narai passage nama
¥ 2,970
（Tax included.）
*As each step of the brewing process is done by hand, production quantities are limited.
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*Unders age drinking is prohibited by a low.
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Shipping:
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Tasting Notes
At first, a sweet and gentle aroma reminiscent of strawberry milk rises softly, while the rice’s umami unfolds gently across the palate. The finish is astonishingly smooth, creating an easy-drinking balance that never tires the senses.
It shines beautifully on its own but also pairs wonderfully with delicate Japanese dishes such as yuba sashimi, as well as Chinese-style crab ankake or Italian chestnut and mushroom risotto.
taste
gentle rice umami
juicy japanese pear
aroma
strawberry milk
steamed chestnut
recommended pairing
western cuisine
mushroom and chestnut risotto
burrata cheese and strawberry salad
chinese cuisine
tofu with crab ankake sauce
japanese cuisine
fresh yuba
shio-koji sweet shrimp
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 passage
Made with rice from Azumino and brewed with spring water from Narai, this sake is a refreshing, low-alcohol expression of Suginomori Brewery. It carries a sweet aroma reminiscent of strawberry milk, and its fresh, silky-smooth texture makes it an endlessly drinkable sake that pairs easily with any season or meal.
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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
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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