Our family’s fermentation journey began in 1856. The company initially produced Shochu & after that began brewing Sake — building on generations of fermentation knowledge & craftsmanship. It is one of the oldest & most-celebrated Sake breweries in the Hyogo Prefecture; a region regarded as the birthplace of Sake.
Today, Akashi-Tai is led by owner & Toji, Kimio Yonezawa, who continues the family tradition of crafting delicious Sake that reflects the character of Akashi & the Seto Inland Sea.
At the heart of our Sake brewery is our Toji & owner, Kimio Yonezawa, Chief Brewer entrusted with every step of the Sake-making process. As fourth-generation Sake maker, Kimio leads with both deep technical skill & quiet authority, overseeing each stage of the fermentation process, brewing only by hand in small batches, using centuries-old traditional methods.
“Sake embodies the terroir and the passion of its people. Akashi's sea, rice, water and people all converge in each cup. Our Sake making stems from a deep love for the Akashi region.”
Kimio Yonezawa, Toji
Swimming off the shores of the Seto Inland Sea, that border our home in Akashi, in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture, is the Akashi-Tai red sea bream. This lucky red fish, is a powerful symbol of resilience and good fortune in Japanese culture. Known for swimming against the current, it represents strength and determination, making it the perfect icon for Akashi-Tai’s artisanal Sake: resilient, balanced & deeply connected to its coastal home.
The Akashi-Tai red sea bream is a powerful symbol of resilience and good fortune in Japanese culture.
Hyogo is one of Japan’s historic Sake regions & is also home to some of the country’s most prized Sake rice, including Yamadanishiki. This variety is widely regarded as Japan’s finest Sake rice and is often called the “King of Sake Rice.”
Its starchy core and low protein content help create Sake that is elegant, clean & delicious.
We source local ingredients to craft small batches of award-winning, Japanese Sake by hand.
Clean, crisp and made with only 4 natural ingredients, our dry Sake are designed to be served chilled in a wine glass. They’re also delicious in some of the world’s favourite cocktails. Give your Margaritas, Martinis and Spritz a tasty Japanese twist.
