吉乃川
極上吉乃川, 吉乃川, 摂田屋, 秘蔵酒
Niigata 長岡市
Founded
1548
Niigata Breweries
Niigata is Japan's most iconic sake prefecture, using premier rice varieties such as Gohyakumangoku and Koshi Tanrei with the region's soft snowmelt water to produce the archetypal crisp, dry style. The Echigo Toji guild's mastery delivers sake of pure clarity without off-flavors and with an excellent clean finish. It shines alongside local dishes like Hegi soba, nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), and Echigo crab.
Niigata is famous for its archetypal crisp, dry sake, brewed with soft snowmelt water and premium local rice by the renowned Echigo Toji guild.
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FAQ: Niigata
How many sake breweries are in Niigata?
There are 87 sake breweries in Niigata.
Which is the oldest sake brewery in Niigata?
The oldest sake brewery in Niigata is 吉乃川 (founded 1548).
What are the characteristics of sake from Niigata?
Niigata is Japan's most iconic sake prefecture, using premier rice varieties such as Gohyakumangoku and Koshi Tanrei with the region's soft snowmelt water to produce the archetypal crisp, dry style. The Echigo Toji guild's mastery delivers sake of pure clarity without off-flavors and with an excellent clean finish. It shines alongside local dishes like Hegi soba, nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), and Echigo crab.