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Regional Japanese sake: a sake cup and local ingredients

Japanese Sake Encyclopedia

Regional Sake of Japan

Discover local sake traditions, from Tohoku’s fruity, clean styles to Kyushu’s rich and full-bodied sake.

Japanese sake changes from prefecture to prefecture. Water, rice, climate, and local brewing traditions give each region its own style. Use these regional guides to find the sake that matches your taste, or to plan what to drink on your next trip.

Tohoku

Sake from northern Japan, known for refinement, fruity aroma, and careful brewing.

Akita Sake 秋田の酒

A refined sake culture from northern Japan.

Yamagata Sake 山形の酒

A Tohoku regional style known for fruity aroma, clean texture, and careful brewing.

Fukushima Sake 福島の酒

One of Japan’s most highly regarded regional sake styles.

Chubu

Snow-country and mountain sake from the heart of Japan’s main island.

Niigata Sake 新潟地酒

Famous for its clean, dry, and refined flavor profile.

Nagano Sake 長野の酒

Mountain sake from the heart of Japan’s main island.

Kansai & Chugoku

Historic sake-brewing regions in western Japan, from Nada and Fushimi to Hiroshima and Yamaguchi.

Kyoto Sake 京都の酒

Known for smooth texture, fragrant aroma, and an elegant finish.

Hyogo Sake 兵庫の酒

One of Japan’s major sake-producing prefectures, especially because of Nada Gogo.

Hiroshima Sake 広島の酒

One of Japan’s three great sake-producing regions.

Yamaguchi Sake 山口の酒

A quietly rising regional style among Japan’s most exciting.

Kyushu

Southern sake that pairs richness with the region’s bold food culture.

Fukuoka Sake 福岡の酒

A food city that also brews serious sake.

Saga Sake 佐賀の酒

A rich, full-bodied, and gently sweet style.