Hirakou Shuzo (株式会社平孝酒造)
Hirakou Shuzo is a brewery in Miyagi Prefecture, founded in 1861, known for Hitakami. Hirakou Shuzo is a sake brewery in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, brewing Hidakami, made to go with seafood and especially sushi. KIKI lists 3 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Hirakou Shuzo (株式会社平孝酒造) |
|---|---|
| Location | Miyagi Prefecture |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | www.hirakoushuzou.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
The brewery branched off from Kiku no Tsukasa of Morioka and was founded in Ishinomaki in 1861. It was long known under the name Niiseki, until fifth generation Takahiro Hirai turned to quality ginjo brewing and launched Hidakami in 1990, named after an old name of the Kitakami river. It aims for a soft mouthfeel and a crisp finish to pair with Sanriku seafood. The 2011 tsunami damaged the brewery, which was rebuilt and reopened.
What makes it distinct
| Style | Soft mouthfeel with a crisp finish, designed for seafood |
|---|---|
| Also | Fifth generation owner Takahiro Hirai |
Visiting
The Miyagi brewers' association lists brewery visits as not available.
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 21 bottles from this maker (3 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Hitakami Ultra Dry Junmai日高見 超辛口 純米酒 | Junmai | ¥1,188 |
| Hitakami Yasuke Rich Dry Junmai Ginjo日高見 芳醇辛口 純米吟醸 弥助 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,452 |
| Hitakami Tokubetsu Junmai Fish Label日高見 特別純米 魚ラベル | Tokubetsu Junmai | ¥1,232 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 日高見 |