A Brewery founded in 1884
Nara was the original capital of Japan, a city filled with World Heritage sites – the Daibutsu-den, which houses a giant Buddha statue, the Shinto shrine Kasuga Taisha, the Buddhist temples Horyuji and Kohfukuji are just a few examples of the temples and shrines to be found.
The deer, of which more than a thousand can be found living in Nara Park in the centre of town, are also designated as a Japanese “natural treasure”.
To the south of the park lies the temple Gangoji and “Nara-machi”, where the old town has been preserved in its traditional style, an area always lively with tourists.
It was in Nara-machi that the Imanishi Seihei Sake Brewery was established in 1884, beginning the production of sake.
An approach unchanged since the brewery was founded
The name Hakuteki (white drops) refers to the highly polished rice used to make the sake.
By using this rice, the brewery continues the traditions of Nantomorohaku, the historical Nara style of sake revered over generations for its high levels of quality in flavour, richness and aroma. The brewery has aimed to preserve this style since its founding and its direction has remained unchanged since.
The brewery’s stated principles are as follows: “polish the rice, polish the water, polish your skill, polish your heart”. It remains dedicated to making high quality sake with a focus on dry styles.
