Rooted in tradition, Shinkame Brewery traces its origins to the waning years of Japan’s Edo Period, established in 1848 under the banner of its original shop, Iseya Honten. In 1987, the brewery embarked on a bold transformation, converting its entire production to Junmaishu—pure rice sake—thus spearheading a post-World War II renaissance of this timeless craft.

The name "Shinkame" carries echoes of legend, drawing inspiration from the tortoise, a sacred emissary said to dwell in the nearby Tenjin Pond, embodying longevity and abundance. The brewery’s flagship "Hikomago" brand stands as a testament to this heritage, a masterful expression of dedication crowned by sakes aged meticulously for three years or more.

At the core of Shinkame’s philosophy burns an unrelenting devotion to quality, distilled in their guiding principle: "Good rice, above all." This conviction drove them to embrace organic Sakamai, revealing a profound truth: the vitality of sake—its fermentation and soul—is inseparable from the excellence of its rice. It reaffirms an age-old wisdom that exceptional sake springs only from exceptional origins.

With time as their patient ally, Shinkame Brewery crafts sakes that unfold into richer, more intricate layers of flavor. Committed to honoring the essence of the rice, they nurture each batch with a slow, deliberate maturation—mirroring the steadfast tortoise—delivering a journey of taste that is both profound and enduring.