Sake Carafe (Sake Bottle)

We have collected wonderful sake carafes (sake bottles) from all over Japan that will enrich your blissful moments of savoring your favorite sake.

The standard size of a sake carafe is 180–360 ml (6–12 oz). For those who prefer to drink in larger quantities or often share with groups of more than two, we recommend choosing a larger size.

Explore our exquisite range of sake carafes, crafted from a variety of materials, including elegant metalware and inviting stoneware. Pair your favorite sake carafe with sake cups of your choice to create your very own sake set and elevate your drinking experience to new heights.

Types of Sake Carafes

There are three basic types of sake carafes: tokkuri, katakuchi and chirori.

Tokkuri

A tokkuri is a sake carafe characterized by its thin neck and wide body. While the origin of the word "tokkuri" is not precisely known, it is commonly believed that the name derives from the sound made when pouring sake. Until the early Showa era (1926 CE–1989 CE), liquor stores generally sold sake in a tokkuri.

Katakuchi

Often designed with a bowl-like shape and a single spout, the katakuchi is perfect for serving cold sake or aromatic varieties such as hirezake, made by steeping roasted fish fins in hot sake. The wider spout makes washing easy and also allows for floating flower petals, like cherry blossoms or chrysanthemums, creating a beautiful presentation during special occasions.

Chirori

A chirori is a traditional sake carafe typically made from metals such as tin, brass, or copper. This vessel is designed to warm sake quickly and evenly, retaining heat well for extended periods. When made of tin, a chirori enhances the sake's smoothness, mellowing and bringing out its full flavor, whether used for warm or cold sake.