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Tokyo Zakari was originally created in the Taisho era with the name expressing hopes for Tokyo’s prosperity. Koyama Honke revived the brand in 2020. The brewery describes this Junmai Ginjo as combining the substantial umami of Yamada Nishiki with a fragrant, approachable profile and a balance intended to work well with food.
Pleasant and enjoyable, with good rice character, gentle sweetness and a smooth, easy-drinking profile. Liked it, but nothing exceptional or something I’d specifically seek out.
Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas. — 2 days ago
Norman
Tokyo Zakari Junmai Ginjo
Brewery: Koyama Honke Shuzo, Saitama, Japan
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki 100%
Polishing: 60%
ABV: 15%
SMV: +1.5
Acidity: 1.5
Tokyo Zakari was originally created in the Taisho era with the name expressing hopes for Tokyo’s prosperity. Koyama Honke revived the brand in 2020. The brewery describes this Junmai Ginjo as combining the substantial umami of Yamada Nishiki with a fragrant, approachable profile and a balance intended to work well with food.
Pleasant and enjoyable, with good rice character, gentle sweetness and a smooth, easy-drinking profile. Liked it, but nothing exceptional or something I’d specifically seek out.
Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas. — 2 days ago