Otokoyama | Hokkaido Jizake | The Samurai Spirit of Sake
From the snowy peaks of Hokkaido to tables around the world — Otokoyama stands as Japan’s gateway sake. Pure as snowmelt, bold as the samurai heart. Discover the timeless flavor that bridges tradition and modern Japan.
1️⃣ Historical Prestige
• Otokoyama dates back to the Edo period, more than 350 years ago.
• It was the official sake of the Tokugawa shogunate, served to high-ranking samurai and courtiers in Edo (Tokyo).
• Its name “男山” (Man’s Mountain) became synonymous with strength, clarity, and honor — the essence of bushidō.
• Even ukiyo-e masters like Utamaro and Hiroshige depicted japan sakd Otokoyama barrels in their art, proving its cultural family
