Nara Kasugayama Brewery Completes Full Renovation of Company Building, Reopening with Renewed Storefront in March 2026.
Nara Kasugayama Brewery has finished renovating its company building and will resume operations with a renewed store starting March 2026.
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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.
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)
FAQ
When will the renovation work be completed?
The renovation work is scheduled to be nearly completed by the end of February 2026.
When is the renewed opening?
We will resume operations from March 1, 2026.
Are brewery tours and restaurant openings planned?
Yes, although the timing is undecided, we are considering opening the brewery for tours and launching a restaurant.
Where is the current store located?
The temporary store, which had been relocated within the premises, will return to its original location for operations.
What kind of products are available?
We manufacture and sell Japanese sake (Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo, Josen), shochu (barley shochu, sweet potato shochu), and more. Please refer to the product introduction for details.