Product Details
Product Details
Mr. Saito, who gained hands-on sake brewing experience at Sekkei Shuzo, Maruo Honten, and Mitobe Shuzo, has joined the brewery as Toji, or master brewer. Under his direction, this new *nama genshu* was released at a light 13% ABV.
The name **“Passage”** reflects the idea of a path leading to Narai-juku, a historic post town where people once came and went. In the same spirit, this sake was created as an approachable introduction to the narai brand — something people can easily pick up and enjoy.
Its light, delicate texture and refreshing touch of natural carbonation make it especially friendly for those trying narai for the first time.
Enjoy its fresh, pear-like aroma and elegant sweetness.
| Basic Information | |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
|---|---|
| Water | spring water sourced near the watershed divide between the Shinano and Kiso Rivers |
| Rice | Kinmon Nishiki / Miyama Nishiki (grown in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture) |
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Fresh and silky-smooth on the palate, it brings together clear, transparent fruit notes with a gentle, composed sweetness from the rice. Its friendly and versatile style makes it an effortless companion regardless of the season or occasion.
Flavors & Aromas
Strawberry
Milk
Intensity
Pairing
Pairs well with
Best served at
Yukibie
(5°C)
Hanahie
(10 °C)
Best served in
Wine Glass
Brewery Story
Sake Closest to the Sky
Founded in 1793 in Narai-juku, a post town on the historic Nakasendo road, Suginomori Brewery lay dormant for nearly a decade from 2012. The site was set to become lodging and give up brewing altogether - until the conviction that the flame of sake brewing, a traditional Japanese culture, must not be allowed to go out brought the business back to life. Today it stands as a symbol of Narai-juku, a town that now draws visitors from around the world. At roughly 940 metres, it is the highest-altitude sake brewery in Japan, and its brewing floor can be seen through glass from the restaurant of the neighbouring old-townhouse hotel BYAKU Narai. Rather than well water, it draws mountain spring water rising near the watershed that divides the Shinano and Kiso rivers. The concept: mountain water, the sake closest to the sky.