須藤本家
郷乃譽
Ibaraki 笠間市
Founded
1141

Ibaraki is a major rice-producing prefecture blessed with five distinct water systems — the Kuji, Naka, Kinu, Tsukuba, and Kasumigaura — supporting sake styles ranging from clean dry to full-bodied umami-rich. Local rice Hitachi Nishiki brings a satisfying umami. Pairs nicely with natto dishes, anko hotpot, and Hitachi beef.
Ibaraki sake is supported by five river systems and a major rice-growing heritage, offering styles from clean dry to full-bodied umami.
35 breweries
There are 35 sake breweries in Ibaraki.
The oldest sake brewery in Ibaraki is 須藤本家 (founded 1141).
Ibaraki is a major rice-producing prefecture blessed with five distinct water systems — the Kuji, Naka, Kinu, Tsukuba, and Kasumigaura — supporting sake styles ranging from clean dry to full-bodied umami-rich. Local rice Hitachi Nishiki brings a satisfying umami. Pairs nicely with natto dishes, anko hotpot, and Hitachi beef.