Oita

Oita Breweries

Drawing on clear spring water from the Aso and Kuju mountain ranges, Oita produces a lightly sweet sake with a gentle rice umami and refreshing finish. Local rice Saito no Shizuku and other varieties yield sake with a fruity, approachable aroma. Pairs well with Oita-style Tori-ten (chicken tempura), Seki-saba and Seki-aji sashimi, and Ryukyu marinated fish rice.

Oita sake draws on clear mountain spring water to produce a lightly sweet style with gentle rice umami and a refreshing finish.

23 breweries

FAQ: Oita

How many sake breweries are in Oita?

There are 23 sake breweries in Oita.

Which is the oldest sake brewery in Oita?

The oldest sake brewery in Oita is 亀の井酒造 (founded 1716).

What are the characteristics of sake from Oita?

Drawing on clear spring water from the Aso and Kuju mountain ranges, Oita produces a lightly sweet sake with a gentle rice umami and refreshing finish. Local rice Saito no Shizuku and other varieties yield sake with a fruity, approachable aroma. Pairs well with Oita-style Tori-ten (chicken tempura), Seki-saba and Seki-aji sashimi, and Ryukyu marinated fish rice.