{"id":173929,"date":"2026-01-19T13:12:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/?post_type=specialpost&p=173929"},"modified":"2026-03-13T13:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T04:48:11","slug":"%e4%bb%8a%e8%a5%bf%e6%b8%85%e5%85%b5%e8%a1%9b%e5%95%86%e5%ba%97%e5%a5%88%e8%89%af%e7%9c%8c%e5%a5%88%e8%89%af%e5%b8%82-%ef%bd%9e%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e9%85%92%e7%99%ba%e7%a5%a5%e3%81%ae%e5%9c%b0","status":"publish","type":"specialpost","link":"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/en\/specialpost\/173929\/","title":{"rendered":"Imanishi Seibei Shoten (Nara City, Nara Prefecture) ~ \"Harushika\", a Fine Sake Brewed in the Birthplace of Sake ~"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fifth President Kiyotaka Imanishi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0\"Harusika\" loved in 10 countries around the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In 1884, the company was founded in Nara, Japan's first international capital and the \"birthplace of sake sake\".
\"Harushika\", a representative brand, was named from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed \"Kasugataisha\" and its god beast, Deer.

The basic philosophy is \"polishing rice\", \"polishing water\", \"polishing skills\", and \"polishing heart\".
It has a wide range of flavors such as light umami, mellow pure rice ultra-dry sake, gorgeous and elegant aroma junmai ginjo sake, and mellow rice wine with a mellow taste of rice. These sakes are exported to more than 10 countries, creating fun moments around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Its reputation in Japan and overseas continues to grow each year, and it ranked 14th in the World Sake Brewery Rankings 2025, which evaluates the top 50 breweries based on their performance in major international sake competitions. It was also selected as the ceremonial toasting sake at a dinner following the Japan\u2013South Korea summit held in January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0A curated tasting set of five distinctive sakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Imanishi Seibei Shoten is ideally located just a short distance from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasuga Taisha. Every day, it welcomes large numbers of visitors not only from across Japan but from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At \"Sakagura Shop\", you can not only shop, but also enjoy tasting.
From the rich lineup of \"Harushika\", five types are selected according to the season; 700 yen per person (tax included, as of January 2026) and can be tasted at an affordable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 An important cultural property that can feel Japan in the Middle Ages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The adjacent \"Imanishi Shoin\" is also a spot to visit. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1950 as a well-known figure that conveys the shape and structure of medieval structures to the present day.

Visitors are also welcome to explore the interior, and in the tearoom they can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and matcha while gazing out over a beautiful Japanese garden that reveals a different charm with each season. Steeped in history and atmosphere, it feels like stepping back in time\u2014an opportunity to immerse oneself in the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese culture. This is one of Nara\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A VR tour that allows you to enjoy the high immersion and immersive feeling of 360-degree video is also being released. Please see the URL below.

\u25bc VR Tour:https:\/\/my.matterport.com\/show\/?m=ZJqE16ui9m7<\/a>

\u25bc About Imanishi Shoin (Japanese\/English):https:\/\/www.harushika.com\/study\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 Recommended Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Harushika Junmai Super Dry<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It is a representative sake of Harushika, which is loved by more than 10 countries around the world.
Its exceptionally dry, sharp finish and its gentle, refined aroma pair beautifully with a wide range of ingredients, including seafood and meat.
When it is cooled, the lightness stands out, and when it is warmed, the crisp taste spreads in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harushika JUnmai Ginjo Sealed Sake<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Brilliant ginjo aroma, reminiscent of melon, and a fine, sleek flavor with a splendid blend of sake, which, along with a silky soft tongue, gently unravels the mood of the drinker.
The label, designed with delicate and graceful raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) artwork, is also outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2025 Ginjo Division Gold Award
Milan Sake Challenge 2025 Sake Tasting Category Platinum Award
Kura Master 2025 Junmai (51-65%) Division Gold Award
The Fine Sake Awards Japan using wine glasses 2024 & 2025 Premium Junmai Gold Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harushika Sakura Junmai<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A junmai sake with a gentle aroma, soft mouthfeel, and a pleasant harmony of sweetness derived from rice.
You can enjoy it in a wide range of temperature zones, but if you warm it a little, the gentle taste will mellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2025 Junmai B Division Silver Award
Milan Sake Challenge 2025 Sake Tasting Category Platinum Award
The Fine Sake Awards Japan using wine glasses 2024 Gold Award
The Fine Sake Awards Japan using wine glasses 2023 top gold prize
Hot Sake Contest 2023 Gold Prize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Deer Hapy Sake Tokimeki<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It is a sparkling sake characterized by a light, refreshing mouthfeel and a pleasantly sweet-and-tangy flavor.
The naturally fermented, fine and gentle carbonation is pleasantly soft on the palate, delivering exceptional freshness. Please chill to below 5\u00b0C before serving. With a low alcohol content of 6.5%, it is easy to drink and goes down smoothly. It is a very popular gem in New York and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Imanishi Seibei Shoten company profile]<\/strong>

Address: 24-1 Fukuchiin-cho, Nara-shi, Nara
Access:
\u30fb From JR Nara Station, Nara Kotsu Bus 1 minute walk off Fukuchiin-cho
\u30fb 15 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
Phone Number: 0742-23-2255
Official Website (Japanese):https:\/\/www.harushika.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* This article is machine translated from Japanese to other foreign languages<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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