Harushika (Imanishi Seibee Shoten)

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1884 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 春鹿 (今西清兵衛商店)
Prefecture Nara
Status Operating
Owner Family (Imanishi family)
Water Source Soft water from underground springs near Nara Park
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Hinohikari
Toji School In-house
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Harushika (Spring Deer); Harushika Junmai Cho-Karakuchi (super dry)
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nigori; Sparkling
Website harushika.com
Coordinates 34.6811, 135.8361

About Harushika (Imanishi Seibee Shoten)

Located in Naramachi, the historic merchant quarter. Harushika means Spring Deer, honoring Nara’s famous sacred deer. Popular tasting room offers 500-yen five-sake tasting with a souvenir glass.