Sake brewring
"Domaine" Sake brewing by rice farmers in Toyama
Yoshinotomo Brewery has been loved by the local community for over 140 years since its establishment.
We has pursued a thorough and uncompromising craftsmanship, from cultivating sake rice to polishing and brewing the sake itself.
The company's "domaine" approach encompasses the entire process from growing sake rice to polishing and brewing the final product.
A deep understanding of the quality of sake rice itself and a commitment to quality have resulted in the creation of a special type of sake that can only be produced by a rice farmer.
Sake brewing starts with rice cultivation.
Only rice grown in Toyama Prefecture is used.
For sake rice, we only use rice grown in Toyama Prefecture that has been carefully cultivated.
Please enjoy the blessings of Toyama's rich land and the unique flavors that vary by variety, including the popular sake rice Yamadanishiki and Gohyakumangoku, as well as “Tominoka”, a rice variety grown in Toyama Prefecture.
Latest rice milling technology
Rice polishing, which is the foundation of sake production, is an important process that brings out the natural flavor of the rice itself and creates a rich taste.
At Yoshinotomo Sake Brewery, we use a state-of-the-art “diamond roll rice polishing machine” to slowly and gently polish the rice at low temperatures to avoid damaging the rice.
We have received praise for our high-level polishing technology, and in recent years we have also been polishing the rice for famous sake breweries.
Famous water from the Tateyama Mountains
The water used in the brewing process is drawn from underground on the brewery grounds, using groundwater from the Tateyama mountain range, which is home to a series of mountains over 3,000 meters high.
Toyama Prefecture is one of the rainiest regions in Japan. There is also lots of snow in the winter, and the source of the water is the snow that has fallen on the mountains, making it a famous water source rich in natural blessings that is unique to this area. We also offers a service where you can taste the water used in the brewing process.