Hayashi Honten (Horai)

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1920 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 林本店
Prefecture Gifu
Status Operating
Owner Family (Hayashi family)
Water Source Northern Alps subsoil water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Hida Homare; Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School In-house (Hida tradition)
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Horai; Horai Irodori
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nama; Koshu
Website sakehourai.co.jp
Coordinates 36.14, 137.2547

About Hayashi Honten (Horai)

Horai references Mt. Horai from Chinese mythology. Located in the historic Hida Takayama sake district alongside several other breweries. Known for clean crisp style suited to Hida cuisine including Hida beef.