Yamagata

Yamagata Breweries

Yamagata's wide seasonal temperature swings and abundant snowmelt water create ideal conditions for sake with a clean, mellow character ranging from lightly dry to pleasantly umami-rich. Distinctive local rice varieties such as Dewasansan and Dewa no Sato contribute refined sweetness and aroma. The sake pairs well with Imoni hotpot, cold meat soba, and Dashi vegetable condiments.

Yamagata sake benefits from wide seasonal temperature variations and snowmelt water, ranging from clean dry to pleasantly sweet and umami-rich.

45 breweries

FAQ: Yamagata

How many sake breweries are in Yamagata?

There are 45 sake breweries in Yamagata.

Which is the oldest sake brewery in Yamagata?

The oldest sake brewery in Yamagata is 羽根田酒造 (founded 1592).

What are the characteristics of sake from Yamagata?

Yamagata's wide seasonal temperature swings and abundant snowmelt water create ideal conditions for sake with a clean, mellow character ranging from lightly dry to pleasantly umami-rich. Distinctive local rice varieties such as Dewasansan and Dewa no Sato contribute refined sweetness and aroma. The sake pairs well with Imoni hotpot, cold meat soba, and Dashi vegetable condiments.