Fukui

Fukui Breweries

Situated in one of Japan's heaviest snowfall zones, Fukui uses pristine mountain spring water to brew a clean, crisp dry sake with outstanding purity. Widely grown local rice such as Gohyakumangoku supports high rice-polishing-ratio junmai-shu. Pairs beautifully with Echizen crab, heshiko (mackerel pickled in rice bran), and sauce-katsu-don.

Fukui sake is brewed with pure mountain spring water from the heavy-snowfall zone, producing a clean, crisp dry style.

33 breweries

FAQ: Fukui

How many sake breweries are in Fukui?

There are 33 sake breweries in Fukui.

Which is the oldest sake brewery in Fukui?

The oldest sake brewery in Fukui is 堀口酒造 (founded 1619).

What are the characteristics of sake from Fukui?

Situated in one of Japan's heaviest snowfall zones, Fukui uses pristine mountain spring water to brew a clean, crisp dry sake with outstanding purity. Widely grown local rice such as Gohyakumangoku supports high rice-polishing-ratio junmai-shu. Pairs beautifully with Echizen crab, heshiko (mackerel pickled in rice bran), and sauce-katsu-don.