Reijin sake brewery in Suwa. (5 Famous brewery in Suwa) 




It was founded in the land of Suwa by the Reijin, 
that it dates back over two hundred years,It is about 1789 AD. 
Speaking of the first year of Christianity (1789 AD), 
the French Revolution broke out in Europe, 
the constitution was enacted in the United States, 
George Washington became the first President.
 It is said that Reijin has a history of almost 
the same length as the United States.



One corner of the building of the warehouse 
of Reijin Shuzo Co., Ltd., the main pillar of its foundation
Even now left is 1789 AD CEO at that time.
This insurance contains the inscription 
of Matsuo Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, 
which is known as a god of sake brewery.
By doing this, this main pillar is also a historical evidence 
to prove the fact that it is a brewery shop 
where the Reijin continues for over 200 years.


Miyama Nishiki is rice for making sake made in Nagano Prefecture. Miyama Nishiki has polished Miyama Nishiki for sake.
The higher the quality liquor, the better the rice, 
so the original rice concentration (%) will be lower.

About the difference of sake.

"Daiginjo" will be of the highest class. 
The fragrance is gorgeous, tasty.

1)jyunmai daiginjyo:The degree of polished rice is 50%  or less, 
furthermore "things that were made carefully at low temperature".
and those that do not contain alcohol for brewing.



2)daiginjyo:The degree of polished rice is 50%  or less, 
furthermore "things that were made carefully 
at low temperature". with alcohol for brewing.
3)jyunmai ginjyo:The degree of polished rice is 60-50% , 
furthermore "things that were made carefully 
at low temperature".
and those that do not contain alcohol for brewing.
4)ginjyo:The degree of polished rice is 60%-50, furthermore 
"things that were made carefully 
at low temperature". with alcohol for brewing.

5)Special jynmai:The degree of polished rice is 60% or less, 
and those that do not contain alcohol for brewing.

6)Special honjyozou:The degree of polished rice is 60% or less, 
 with alcohol for brewing.

7)jyunmai:The degree of the polished rice is 60 to 70%
 (30 to 40% shaved), and those 
that do not contain alcohol for brewing.

8)honjyozou:The degree of the polished rice is 60 to 70%
 (30 to 40% shaved), with alcohol for brewing.

9)Rice milling ratio 70% ~ = Normal liquor
Ordinary sake is what is called popular liquor. 
The price is also the cheapest category.


Liquor brewery is a collection of water raised in 
underwater flow of Kirigamine.
The Suwa Basin where Liquor Brewery is located, Fossa Magna.
It is a scenic highland (759 meters above sea level), 
which is located above the lake Suwa, Kamisuwa Onsen etc.
In the Great Rift Zone of the Suwa Basin, 
the rain that has fallen on the Kirigamine Plateau 
(about 1,900 meters above sea level), 
the water purified in the ground over 
a very long period of time flows as underflow water. 
To the well in the treasure house of Reishi, 
its underwater flow leaves 150 liters 
per minute without stopping
The water of this well is inherited as a source 
of sake brewing which requires a lot of water 
from the preparation to the product, 
from the foundation carefully.

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