春鹿
HARUSHIKA
Said to Be the Birthplace of Japanese Sake.
株式会社 今西清兵衛商店
Naramachi,NaraAncient capital
Founded1884Five generations
KasugayamaSpringMineral-rich water
High-polishRiceRefined purity
JunmaiChokarakuchiExtra dry pioneer
10+CountriesEnjoyed worldwide
The Harushika Story
The Gods Rode on Deer.
The Sake Followed.
In Japan's ancient capital, deer are said to descend with the gods. Here, sacred water runs long and clear beneath the forests of Kasugayama.
Founded in Naramachi in 1884, Harushika carries forward Nanto Morohaku—the brewing tradition that helped define modern sake.
Its name joins haru, from Kasuga, with shika, the sacred deer.
“Polish the rice.
Polish the water.
Polish the technique.
Polish the heart.”
Said to Be Sake's Birthplace
Ancient Capital.
Sacred Water.
1,300+ Yearsof history in Nara
Hard Waterrich in natural minerals
High Polishfor clarity and purity
Kasuga Heritagespirit of Nara
Nara's Classic Brewing Tradition
Nanto Morohaku
High-Polish Rice
Rice is polished with care to reveal only the purest core—the foundation of Harushika's clean, poised flavour.
Mineral Precision
Kasugayama's mineral-rich water gives the palate definition, lifting fragrance while keeping the finish precise.
Extra-Dry Pioneer
Generations of brewing knowledge create Junmai Chokarakuchi: crisp, polished and beautifully dry from first sip to finish.
Since 1884
Five Generations.
One Philosophy.
Polish the rice, the water, the technique and the heart — the principles behind every bottle.
From Naramachi to tables around the world, Harushika continues to brew with respect for its water, rice, people and place.
Naramachi, Nara
Why We Chose Harushika
Sake Ichiban Selects
春鹿 純米 超辛口
Junmai
Chokarakuchi
The brewery's signature extra dry sake: calm aromatics, a smooth palate and a decisive, seafood-friendly finish.
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春鹿 純米吟醸 しぼりばな
Shiboribana
Fresh strawberry-like aromas meet a soft, smooth texture in this poised and beautifully balanced seasonal sake.
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春鹿 発泡清酒 ときめき
Tokimeki
Sparkling
Fine bubbles, soft rice sweetness and gentle acidity in a light, low-alcohol sparkling junmai—delightful with spicy dishes.
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The Nara Discovery Set
At the Australian Table
Sake That Belongs
on Every Table
From sashimi and yakitori to oysters, aged cheese and grilled meat, Harushika brings clarity and balance to the plate.
JapaneseServe with sashimi, yakitori, tempura and delicate umami-rich
dishes.
Australian TableTry with ocean-fresh seafood, grilled meats and artisanal
cheeses.
Temperature GuideChill to 5–10°C for freshness, serve at room temperature for depth,
or warm gently for richness.
Drink Where History Began.
Over 1,300 years of Nara history. Five generations of family brewing.
