Hiroshima

Hiroshima Breweries

Facing the Seto Inland Sea with a temperate climate, Hiroshima is renowned as a sake region where brewing with soft water was pioneered. The sake has a gentle sweetness, soft mouthfeel, and a clean finish that brings out the flavor of seasonal seafood. Local rice Senbon Nishiki and Yamadanishiki support light, fruity sake styles that pair with oysters, conger eel, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

Hiroshima pioneered soft-water brewing, producing a sake with a gentle sweetness, soft mouthfeel, and a clean, satisfying finish.

42 breweries

FAQ: Hiroshima

How many sake breweries are in Hiroshima?

There are 42 sake breweries in Hiroshima.

Which is the oldest sake brewery in Hiroshima?

The oldest sake brewery in Hiroshima is 白牡丹酒造 (founded 1675).

What are the characteristics of sake from Hiroshima?

Facing the Seto Inland Sea with a temperate climate, Hiroshima is renowned as a sake region where brewing with soft water was pioneered. The sake has a gentle sweetness, soft mouthfeel, and a clean finish that brings out the flavor of seasonal seafood. Local rice Senbon Nishiki and Yamadanishiki support light, fruity sake styles that pair with oysters, conger eel, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.