Tsukinoi Sake Brewery

Brewed with rice, water, and people from Ōarai, this sake reflects the local climate and culture—truly a local sake among local sakes. The brand name Hikoichi comes from Sakamoto Hikoichi, who founded Tsukinokatsura Brewery in Ōarai in 1865. The name was traditionally passed down through generations of brewery owners, but it was discontinued after the early deaths of the 7th-generation owner’s grandfather and father. To carry on this legacy, the new brand Hikoichi was launched in 2014.