Gokyo Junmai Daiginjo Kintai

Our flagship Junmai Daiginjo is crafted with Yamada Nishiki rice from Yamaguchi Prefecture, polished to 35%, and embodies the pinnacle of our craftsmanship.This sake features an elegant ginjo aroma, a delicate flavor profile, and an exceptionally smooth texture akin to water—truly a handcrafted masterpiece. In its inaugural year of renewal, during the Heisei 30 brewing year (BY), it was awarded the highest honor in the Ginjo-shu category at the Yamaguchi Prefecture New Sake Appraisal. This accolade affirmed the success of our transition to Junmai Daiginjo production.

Founded in 1871 (Meiji 4), the name "Gokyo" comes from the five-arched bridge "Kintaikyo" that spans the Nishiki River. In the spring of 1947, at a time when hard water brewing was at its peak, the sake won first place at the National New Sake Tasting Competition using soft water, attracting the attention of those involved. Since then, it has been beloved as a famous sake representing Yamaguchi Prefecture. Based on the belief of "doing the obvious things in an obvious way," this sake is made with a focus on local rice, water, and people, and is characterized by the delicate and fragrant quality that is unique to soft water brewing.