Sumikawa Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.

Yamaguchi
代表銘柄
Toyobijin
酒蔵について
Located in the lush natural surroundings of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Sumikawa Sake Brewery has been dedicated to its flagship brand, “Toyo Bijin,” since its founding in 1921. The brewery has imbued this name—chosen by the first-generation owner in memory of his late wife—with its entire history and aspirations. Without resorting to gimmicks, the brewery continues to pursue “traditional sake brewing” that strives for 100% excellence in both taste and quality. In 2013, the brewery suffered catastrophic damage from torrential rains, but with the support of over 1,500 people, we moved forward with restoration efforts and constructed a new brewery in 2014. While cherishing the blessings of the land—the rice, water, people, and time of our local Hagi region—we combine traditional craftsmanship with the latest equipment and technology to pursue even greater improvements in the quality of our sake. Throughout this journey, we have been blessed with the opportunity to be served on various occasions, including winning the Grand Prix at the SAKE COMPETITION, being selected as the sake for the dinner at the Japan-Russia Summit, being served on the Japanese government’s official aircraft, and being offered in JAL’s First Class. Furthermore, we believe that passing on the traditional industry of sake—a source of pride for the world—to the next generation is one of our most important missions. While continuing to refine our own brewing techniques, we hope to pass on our skills and passion to the future by actively engaging with aspiring brewers and those who aim to take over other breweries. Moving forward, we will continue to pursue sake worthy of the Toyo Bijin name, carefully conveying through our brewing the unique flavors born of this land, the richness and joy of sake, and its power to connect people.

酒蔵情報

創業
1921
代表者
Takafumi Sumikawa
杜氏
Takafumi Sumikawa
住所
Yamaguchi 611, Oaza-Shonokawa, Hagi, YamaguchiGoogleマップで開く
HP
https://toyobijin.jp/
TEL
08387-4-0001
FAX
08387-4-0003
店頭販売
売店営業時間
9:00-17:00
売店定休日
Saturday afternoon, Sunday, National Holidays

地元おすすめの飲食店

Yoshida-cho Maru. (Hagi City)

Renewal opening on October 23, 2024 from "Hagi and Hagi's snacks MARU" which has been in business for 30 years. This is the best izakaya with all the charm of Hagi and Hagi's seasonality, paying close attention to Hagi's ingredients, sake, and tableware.

Cutting and cooking for the sake of morality

Enjoy seasonal dishes and fresh sushi. You will enjoy a wonderful time with our gorgeous cuisine and attentive hospitality served in a luxurious Japanese atmosphere. We can also provide food for celebratory and mourning events, and delivery to your home or venue.

Shimonoseki Fukuro Hyakka Sekitora Honten

This is a restaurant where you can fully enjoy authentic torafuku in a full course. The takifuku sashimi, in particular, is like a work of art, beautifully arranged like a large chrysanthemum flower. The meat, skin, and liver are all presented in a repertoire that will delight your senses. The restaurant is decorated with works of art by Shimonoseki artists, making it like a museum, where you can taste the works of art with your eyes and tongue. You can spend a relaxing time with your loved ones.

familiar form of "older brother

The owner, Sumikawa, has been going to this okonomiyaki restaurant since his high school days, which opened in 1955 and is loved by all generations. The teppan-yaki menu, including okonomiyaki made in front of your eyes with plenty of Hagi ingredients, and the pleasant conversation with the owner, Hiromi, over drinks will make you forget the time has passed and linger in the restaurant for a long time.

Gyoza-sha Teken (Yamaguchi City)

Tekken boasts small-sized handmade gyoza (dumplings) with a savory aroma that can be eaten as many times as you like. In addition to its signature baked gyoza and takiki-gyoza, Tekken offers an excellent menu of tantalizing snacks and other delicacies comparable to those found in a genuine Chinese restaurant. The owner, Mr. Sumikawa, who has known the owner for 20 years, always stops by this prosperous restaurant when he goes out to Yuda Onsen.

Dondon

Established in 1972, this udon shop has long been a beloved fixture in Hagi. Owner Sumikawa has been a regular here since childhood, and the flavor—one you never tire of even if you eat it every day—is truly the soul food of Hagi’s residents. With quick service from order to delivery, you can easily drop by and enjoy a taste deeply rooted in everyday life in Yamaguchi.

回転寿司たかくら

Located just a one-minute walk from Shin-Yamaguchi Station, this conveyor-belt sushi restaurant offers locally caught fish selected with the discerning eye of a fishmonger—a true hallmark of a shop run by a fishmonger. Here, you can casually enjoy fresh seafood from Yamaguchi delivered daily straight from the market, along with local sake. It’s the perfect spot to stop by whether you’re starting or ending your trip.

地元おすすめの宿

Otaniyama-so (Nagato City)

The most luxurious and well-established ryokan in the northern part of the prefecture. You can feel the magnificent nature of Nagato from both the guest rooms and the open-air bath, and enjoy seasonal delicacies from the sea and mountains, as well as sake. The Japanese spirit of harmony can be felt to the fullest at this ryokan, and the attentive hospitality of the staff will give you the best time of your life.

Hagi no Yado Tsunemoe

The luxurious Japanese-style space and the garden that can be seen from the room are overwhelming. It is a well-established inn where you can feel the historic town of Hagi. You can enjoy Hagi's food and sake, and spend a happy time with polite and thoughtful hospitality.

Matsudaya Ryokan

Located in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Matsudaya Hotel is a long-established onsen ryokan with a long history dating back to Enpo 3. Within its spacious grounds are various hot spring facilities, including guest rooms with atmospheric Japanese-style architecture, open-air baths, indoor baths, and saunas. There are various types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western-style rooms, each with a different atmosphere. All rooms offer beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. In addition, guests can enjoy dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients, especially Kaiseki cuisine that uses a wide variety of seasonal ingredients from Yamaguchi Prefecture. The dishes change with the seasons, making each visit a pleasure. In addition, we also hold a variety of events and entertainment. For example, there are festivals, seasonal cooking parties, hot spring festivals, and other events that allow you to experience local culture and customs. With all the facilities, th

Guggenheimer's Nunnery

Yamaguchi is known for its fugu (blowfish). You can enjoy a full course of natural torafugu using the finest torafugu auctioned off by a long-established fugu wholesaler in Shimonoseki, the home of torafugu, and spend a blissful time enjoying beauty and health healing through hot spring baths and treatments. The town is also dotted with historical buildings such as the five-story pagoda of Ruriko-ji Temple and Ryufuku-ji Temple, as well as facilities that trace the lives of cultural figures such as the Nakaya Nakahara Memorial Museum and Kichu-an (the hermitage of Taneda Yamatohka), making the historic townscape perfect for a stroll.

The residence, the message.

Yumoto is one of the leading hot spring resorts in Yamaguchi Prefecture and boasts 600 years of hot spring history. This hot spring resort was produced by the first-class and prestigious hot spring hotel Otani Sanso based on the concept of "Touji Modern. It expresses today's Touji, incorporating a unique sense of openness and luxury into the "iki" of Japanese culture. Located next to Otani Sanso, you can enjoy a luxurious moment that you would not normally experience while feeling the sound of birds, trees, and fragrances by the clear Otoshin River. The teppan-yaki restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes that will make your heart sing, including kaiseki cuisine that allows you to fully enjoy the flavors of Yamaguchi, locally produced beef, and other carefully selected ingredients cooked right in front of your eyes. The spacious rooms are designed to allow you to fully enjoy the natural surroundings, and the starry sky from the open-air bath is sure to soothe your soul.

Hokumon Yashiki

Nestled within the historic landscape of the World Heritage Site "Hagi Castle Town," this is the only traditional inn in the town. Surrounded by the town’s historic streetscape, guests can relax and savor the tranquility, charm, and attentive hospitality unique to Hagi. Here, you can experience history and culture firsthand and enjoy a truly special stay.

Hagihakkei Ganjima Besso

This is a sophisticated hideaway where you can savor seasonal delicacies and enjoy a peaceful retreat while taking in the beautiful scenery of the “Eight Views of Hagi.” The charm of this place lies in the opportunity to leisurely appreciate the landscapes woven by Hagi’s nature and the region’s rich culinary traditions within a serene atmosphere. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend a quality moment of relaxation.

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