Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi Breweries

Situated between the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan, Yamaguchi uses abundant mountain spring water to brew a richly sweet sake with satisfying body. Local rice Tsuyuakaze is used to craft sake with complex, lingering umami. The sake complements fugu cuisine from Shimonoseki, Nagato-style kawaramachi wara-yaki, and dishes featuring summer citrus.

Yamaguchi sake uses abundant mountain spring water to brew a richly sweet style with satisfying body and complex, lingering umami.

26 breweries

FAQ: Yamaguchi

How many sake breweries are in Yamaguchi?

There are 26 sake breweries in Yamaguchi.

Which is the oldest sake brewery in Yamaguchi?

The oldest sake brewery in Yamaguchi is 三井酒造場 (founded 1668).

What are the characteristics of sake from Yamaguchi?

Situated between the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan, Yamaguchi uses abundant mountain spring water to brew a richly sweet sake with satisfying body. Local rice Tsuyuakaze is used to craft sake with complex, lingering umami. The sake complements fugu cuisine from Shimonoseki, Nagato-style kawaramachi wara-yaki, and dishes featuring summer citrus.