How It Works
Japan's best sakes, delivered from Japan
Kurashu is built around helping customers access some of Japan's most unique and in-demand sakes straight from the source.
Through our unique partnerships with some of the best sake breweries in Japan we are able to access, and provide you, with great sakes in any price category.
Shop normally as you would any web store. We will take care of export and package items safely for the journey. Shipping occurs with DHL and is fast, convenient and price-competitive.
Check out our Delivery Information page for more infos regarding shipping.
Find Your Sake Taste
Buying sake you have never tried can be hit and miss. That is why we describe every bottle in the same way — flavour type, rice, polishing ratio, serving temperature and food pairings — so you can compare them side by side and choose with confidence.
Learn more about the people behind the sake
Sake is a product of the people making it, more than the area it comes from. Unfortunately, there is precious little information out there on who is behind the sake you drink and what their aim was when brewing it.
That’s different at Kurashu! Every sake has a story and every brewery has a philosophy and we take pains to highlight them on our website. Hop on over to the brewery or sake pages to learn more about what and who’s behind the sake you’re drinking.
Try out sake in a wine glass, or at different temperatures
Yes, it’s fun to drink sake out of a traditional sake glass (called an ochoko by the way). It’s also the best way when drinking sake warm. But you’re really only doing many a great sake justice when you drink it out of a wine glass. The aromas are more intense and the sake can be enjoyed even more. Find out suggestions for glasses and temperatures on the sake’s page.
Try out sake with western dishes
Sake is an incredibly versatile drink and is much easier to pair with food than wine is. We delve more into the subject here but suffice it to say that it’s mainly because sake is low in acidity. So try out sake with Western dishes as well (your author’s favorite pairing is a roast chicken with a yamahai junmai, for example) and we’re sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Find our recipe pages here, or pairing suggestions on the sake’s page.
Of course not every system is perfect, so if you ever run into an issue please let us know!