Junmai Ginjo Nakadare is a distinguished sake produced by Otani Brewery in Kotoura Town, Tottori Prefecture. Part of the brewery’s celebrated Takeyū brand, this premium sake combines more than 150 years of brewing tradition with carefully selected rice and the pure waters of Mount Daisen. It offers a refined drinking experience at an accessible price, making it an excellent choice for visitors seeking an authentic taste of Tottori.
Founded in 1872, Otani Brewery is located in Kotoura Town, an area known for its thriving local food industries, including fish cakes, confectionery, dairy products, pears, and beef. The surrounding landscape benefits from the natural resources of Mount Daisen, including the beautiful waters associated with Daisen Falls, which has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Waterfalls.
Otani Brewery uses locally grown rice, particularly rice cultivated in the fertile surroundings of Mount Daisen, and brews its sake with the mountain’s underground spring water. Since its founding, the brewery has maintained a tradition of producing crisp, refreshing, dry sake that reflects the character of its local environment.
The Takeyū brand represents a brewing heritage spanning more than a century and a half. Junmai Ginjo Nakadare is made using a carefully balanced blend of two popular sake rice varieties, Yamada Nishiki and Tamasakae.
After brewing, the sake is pressed using a traditional sake-pressing vat. The portion that flows out naturally during pressing, known as nakadare, is considered especially desirable for its balance and quality. Only this prized portion is bottled for Junmai Ginjo Nakadare.
The result is a sake with a gentle, rounded mouthfeel and a satisfying depth of umami. Its carefully balanced flavor showcases the skill of the brewers while preserving the clean, dry character for which Otani Brewery is known.
Junmai Ginjo Nakadare has been recognized by the Tottori Prefectural Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry through its “Tottori Jiman” (Pride of Tottori) selection. Its combination of traditional craftsmanship, local ingredients, and excellent value makes it a recommended souvenir for travelers exploring the Yonago, Daisen, and Sakaiminato area.
For visitors interested in Japanese sake, Junmai Ginjo Nakadare offers a way to experience the natural character and brewing heritage of Tottori Prefecture. The use of Mount Daisen’s spring water, carefully selected rice, and the prized nakadare pressing method gives this sake a distinctive place among the region’s local specialties.