Nara Kasugayama Brewery Completes Full Renovation of Company Building, Reopening with Renewed Storefront in March 2026.

Photo of the renovated courtyard 1

By the end of February 2026, the full renovation and refurbishment of our company building will be nearly complete. The temporary store, which had been relocated within the premises, will return to its original location, and we will resume operations from March 1st.

The sake brewery of Nara Kasugayama Brewery boasts a history of approximately 400 years, originating from "Yokotaya," which began in the mid-Edo period. After "Yokotaya" continued for 13 generations, in the 10th year of the Meiji era (1877), Yagi Chiyonosuke, a rice wholesaler in Dojima, Osaka, acquired the entire business and it became "Yagi Brewery." Approximately 150 years later, in December 2022, "Honda Net Kinki" became the new owner, and the company was renamed "Nara Kasugayama Brewery" for a new start.

Resumption of Sake Brewing and Evolution into an Experiential Hub for Food and Culture With the completion of the renovation work, we are embarking on a new chapter in our history. We plan to resume the production of Japanese sake, shochu, and mirin. While the exact timing is undecided, we are also considering opening the brewery for tours and launching a restaurant.

The renovated building features an object made from the pillars of the previous structure and a Japanese-style courtyard with a large cherry tree that is about to be in full bloom. As the weather warms up, it is very pleasant to relax in the courtyard and admire the cherry blossoms. You are welcome to stroll through the courtyard freely. We would be delighted if you would visit us to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

We will continue to dedicate ourselves to producing products that delight our customers. We appreciate your continued patronage. We sincerely look forward to your visit. Store exterior

Store interior 1

Store interior 2

Restaurant also planned (timing undecided)

Restaurant also planned (timing undecided)

Courtyard photo 2: Japanese garden and pillar object

Courtyard photo 3

Courtyard photo 4

Brewery interior 1: Pillars used for approximately 400 years preserved and reused.

Brewery interior 2: Cypress barrel

Koji room

Product Introduction

Japanese Sake Daiginjo Gokoshu 720ml 16%

Suggested Retail Price (incl. tax) 1800ml: ¥6,690 720ml: ¥2,680

This is a Junmai Daiginjo made from 100% domestic sake rice polished down to 50%. It features a華やかな (hanayaka na - gorgeous/floral) ginjo aroma and a clean, smooth taste with little off-flavors. Please enjoy it well chilled.

Junmai Ginjo Masuhei 720ml 16%

Suggested Retail Price (incl. tax) 1800ml: ¥2,950 720ml: ¥1,610 300ml: ¥840

This is a Junmai Ginjo made from 100% domestic sake rice polished down to 60%. It has a subtle ginjo aroma and allows you to enjoy the natural sweetness of the rice. It is delicious chilled and also enjoyable as a warm sake (nurukan).

Josen Masuhei 720ml 15%

Suggested Retail Price (incl. tax) 1800ml: ¥2,540 720ml: ¥1,280 300ml: ¥650

This Honjozo sake is made using domestic rice polished down to 70%. It has a robust flavor characteristic of Japanese sake, making it an ideal food-pairing sake. Enjoy it chilled, warm, or hot.

Shochu Barley Shochu "Yamato no Joryushu Mugi" 25% 720ml

Suggested Retail Price (incl. tax) 1800ml: ¥2,750 720ml: ¥1,370 300ml: ¥690

This authentic shochu is made with domestic barley and barley koji. The traditional distillation method preserves the direct, roasted aroma of the barley. Recommended to enjoy with soda or hot water.

Gose Shochu "Mikake ni Yorazu" 25% 500ml

Suggested Retail Price (incl. tax) ¥2,950

Made using Gosei potato (Gose-imo) from Gose City. Despite its appearance, this shochu has a clean and crisp finish.

Nara Kasugayama Brewery Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Junhiro Shimada) https://narakasugayama-shuzo.co.jp/