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Chubu
Shizuoka 静岡 Sake
Shizuoka Sake: fruity, aromatic ginjo from proprietary Shizuoka yeast
fruity, aromatic ginjo from proprietary Shizuoka yeast
Shizuoka is celebrated for its distinctive ginjo style, driven by a proprietary yeast developed by the prefectural research institute. Shizuoka yeast produces vivid fruity aromas — especially apple and melon notes — and the region's ultra-soft Mt. Fuji water makes for exceptional brewing.
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Breweries
approximately 40
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Climate
mild, humid Pacific climate, Mt. Fuji water
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Water
very soft Mt. Fuji and Oi River spring water
📍 Location
central Pacific coast, between Tokyo and Nagoya
🌨 Climate
mild, humid Pacific climate, Mt. Fuji water
💧 Water
very soft Mt. Fuji and Oi River spring water
🍶 Sake Style
fruity, aromatic ginjo from proprietary Shizuoka yeast
🏭 Breweries
approximately 40
Bodegas
30 bodegas de 静岡
- Aoshima Shuzo Co.,LtdKikuyoi
- Bandai Jozo & Co.Arabashiri
- Doi Shuzojo Co.,LtdKaiun
- Eikun Sake Brewing Co.,LtdEikun
- Enshu Yamanaka Shuzo Co.,LtdAoitenka
- Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery Co.,LtdTakasago
- Fujimasa Shuzo & Co.Fujimasa
- Fujinishiki Shuzo Co.,LtdFujinishiki
- Haginishiki Shuzo Co.,LtdHaginishiki
- Hamamatsu Shuzo Co.,LtdShussejou
- HANANOMAI BREWING CO.,LTD.Hananomai
- Hatsukame Sake BreweryHatsukame
- Ishikawa Shuzo Co.,LtdTakamatsu
- Isojimanshuzou KabushikigaishaIsojiman
- Kanzawagawa Shuzojo Co.,LtdShousetsu
- Kokko Shuzo Co.,LtdKokkou
- Kumpai Shuzo Co.,Ltd.Kumpai
- Makino Shuzo & Co.Shiraito
- Masuichi Shuzo Co.,LtdMasuichi
- Morimoto Shuzo & Co.Sayogoromo
- Negami Shuzoten Co.,LtdKinmei
- Omuraya Shuzojo Co.,LTDOnnanakase
- Sanwa ShuzouGaryuubai
- Senju Brewery Co.,LtdSenju
- Shidaizumi Brewery CompanyShidaizumi
- Shiramatsu Shuzo Co.,LtdMatsuwaka
- Shizuokahiraki Shuzo Co.,LtdKihei
- Sugii ShuzoSuginishiki
- Suruga Shuzojo Co.,LtdTenkou
- Takashima Brewing incorporated companyHakuinmasamune
Dormant breweries are listed; closed ones are not.
Food Pairings
Sakura shrimp
chilled junmai daiginjo
Shimizu Port specialty with Shizuoka's finest
Grilled unagi (eel)
room temperature ginjo
Hamamatsu eel paired with aromatic sake
Wasabi sashimi
cold daiginjo
Mt. Fuji wasabi meets Shizuoka's clean, crisp sake
Frequently Asked Questions
Shizuoka sake is defined by its proprietary yeast, developed by the prefecture's industrial research center. This yeast produces distinctive fruity aromas (apple, melon, pear) that set Shizuoka sake apart from other regions.