Junmai Sake 'Ruriko'

Area: Yukawa Village

Recommended season: Year-round

【A drop that wears the sacred light】 The lingering prayer and tradition housed in Junmai sake 'Rurikou'

The 'Tachiki Kannon (Eikyuji)' is a symbol of Aizubakushita Town. The Junmai sake, named after the main deity, Yakushi Nyorai's other name 'Yakushi Rurikou', is **Junmai sake 'Rurikou'**. It has been cherished by local enthusiasts as a cup that gently nourishes the soul of the drinker, like the 'blue light' that has long healed illnesses and brought peace to people's hearts.

■ The clear 'taste of Aizu' nurtured by the land of prayer

'Rurikou' is brewed using high-quality rice grown in the fertile land of Aizu and pure underground water without reservation.

  • Refined drinking experience: A gentle and elegant aroma reminiscent of the compassion of Yakushi Nyorai. Upon tasting, the soft umami of the rice spreads, and the aftertaste boasts a transparency like the brilliance of lapis lazuli.
  • Harmony that colors food: From traditional Aizu cuisine to modern dining, its depth gently accompanies, making it the perfect sake for 'cherishing everyday life'. It has a versatile flavor that is good chilled or warmed.

■ Bottled 'local pride' that brews history

Tasting this sake is also an experience that touches upon the history and faith of Aizubakushita. The time spent sharing a drink while feeling the sacred resonance of its name, along with the afterglow of visiting Tachiki Kannon, is a special luxury.

A deeply calming drop loved across time. Would you like to add the 'blue bliss' that embodies the spirit of Aizu to your precious moments?

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