Nanbu Bijin (株式会社南部美人)
Nanbu Bijin is a brewery in Iwate Prefecture, founded in 1902, known for Nanbu Bijin. Nanbu Bijin is a sake brewery in Ninohe, Iwate, founded in 1902 and brewing in the tradition of the Nanbu toji guild. KIKI lists 3 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Nanbu Bijin (株式会社南部美人) |
|---|---|
| Location | Iwate Prefecture |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | www.nanbubijin.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
In 1902 the first head of the Kuji family began brewing sake in Ninohe, drawing on the family's soy sauce brewing skills. The name Nanbu Bijin was adopted in 1951, comparing clean, refined sake to a beauty and pairing it with the name of the old Nanbu domain. The brewery uses local medium-hard subterranean water and carries on the techniques of the Nanbu toji. Exports began in 1997 and now reach about 50 countries. Tours and tastings are offered.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Local medium-hard subterranean water |
|---|---|
| Master brewer | Follows the Nanbu toji tradition |
Visiting
Tours and tastings are offered (check the official site for details). A direct online shop is also run.
- Tours
- Shop
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 36 bottles from this maker (3 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai南部美人 特別純米酒 | Tokubetsu Junmai | ¥1,200 |
| Nanbu Bijin Junmai Daiginjo南部美人 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥5,400 |
| Nanbu Bijin Junmai Ginjo南部美人 純米吟醸 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,400 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 南部美人 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 南部美人 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 南部美人 |