Sake Brewing of
Miyazaki Honten

1846 years its establishment.
Passing on the history of Sake brewing today.

Kusu-cho, Yokkaichi-city lies in the northern area of Mie-prefecture.
Miyazaki Honten is located in this area that is suitable for Sake brewing benefitting from clean subsoil water of Suzuka mountains.
There used to be over 30 kura (sake breweries) in the town, but now we took on them all, so our brewery has become as large as 26446㎡.
Storage and stock room, bulit in the early years of Showa-era 1926 to 1989. They are wrapped up in slightly sweet scent, and tells the history of sake brewing.

Sake brewing process

Sake Brewing of
Miyazaki Honten

Mild and high-quality water and polished rice.
In the history of 170 years, attitude of makers
that change of time is deing demanded.

Spirit of Kurabito, chief brewer

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Passing down the techniques
and new challenges.

Sake brewing of Miyazaki Honten is continuous process of trials and errors in a good meaning. Subsoil water of Suzuka mountains is used for "Miyanoyuki", and ingredients mixed with this water is all natural, so it is not always stable. Each time, adjust the time of soaking the rice, and condition of koji(malt) in order to always make the best sake.
New kura(brewery) is equipped with new facility. By digitalizing techniques and tastes developed within the long history in high accuracy, it now can be utilized in passing down the techniques and sake brewing. There are more small preparations, and they allowed sake brewing with more time and effors and with much more care than ever.
It is certain to keep the traditional taste, but also producing new taste by understanding customers' needs through close cummunication between cheif brewer and sales representatives so that our customers can enjoy our products at any situation from daily use to a special occasion.

Geographical Indication

GI is an abbreviation for "Geographical Indication." Geographical Indication (GI) indicates that alcoholic beverages are produced in a specific region and meet certain standards and quality, as defined by the National Tax Administration.GI Mie" is a Japanese sake from Mie Prefecture designated as a Geographical Indication (GI certification) in June 2020.
GI designation is expected to increase the value of the product as a "regional brand" and expand exports.

List of Certified Sake

  • MIYANOYUKI Jyunmai Daiginjo
  • MIYANOYUKI Jyunmai Ginjo
  • MIYANOYUKI Jyunmai Ginjo Namagenshu Kaminoho
  • MIYANOYUKI Daiginjo
  • MIYANOYUKI Yamahai jikomi Special Jyunmaishu
  • MIYANOYUKI Jyunmaishu
  • Gokujo MIYANOYUK

※The quality review of the above certified sake was conducted on August 10, 2023 and announced on August 24, 2023.
※Each product is certified as GI "Mie" for one year (until August 31, 2024).
※Some breweries do not affix the GI seal on their products, such as for products destined for overseas markets only.