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Aichi 愛知 Sake
Aichi Sake: innovative premium sake and rich honjozo tradition
innovative premium sake and rich honjozo tradition
Aichi is home to Kamoshibito Kuheiji (醸し人九平次), one of Japan's most internationally acclaimed sake brands, now served at Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide. The prefecture blends innovation with a deep mirin production heritage and a proud local sake identity.
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Breweries
approximately 35
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Climate
mild, humid, Nobi Plain agricultural area
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Water
medium-hard water from Nobi plain wells
📍 Location
central Honshu, Nagoya metropolitan area
🌨 Climate
mild, humid, Nobi Plain agricultural area
💧 Water
medium-hard water from Nobi plain wells
🍶 Sake Style
innovative premium sake and rich honjozo tradition
🏭 Breweries
approximately 35
Brasseries
41 brasseries de 愛知
- Aioi Yunibio Co.,LtdAioi
- Aoki Shuzo Co.,Ltd.Komesou
- Banjo Jozo Co.,LtdKamoshibitokuheiji
- Chouchin Shuzo Co.,LtdChouchin
- Fujiichi Shuzou Co.,LtdZuihou
- Fukui Syuzo Co.,Ltd.Shikaiou
- GoumeigaishahinoyashoutenAsahidake
- Harada Shuzou Co.Ikujii
- Iseya Shouten Co.,LtdKouraku
- Kaminoi Shuzo Co.,LtdKaminoi
- Kamisugi Shuzo Co.,Ltd.Kamisugi
- Kankyo Shuzo Co.,LtdShitennou
- Kinginka Co.,Ltd.Kinginka
- Kintora Co,LtdKintora
- Kiyosuzakura Brewery CorpKiyosujounobunaga
- Koyumitsuru Sake Brewing CompanyKoyumitsuru
- Kumpeki Shuzo Co.,LtdKumpeki
- Marui Co.,Ltd.Rakunoyo
- Maruichi Shuzou Co., LtdKankun
- Maruishi Jozo Co., Ltd.Nito
- Mizutani Shuzo Co.,LtdSempyou
- Morita Co., LtdNenohimatsu
- Moritakinshachi Shuzo Co.,LtdKinshachi
- Nagai ShuzoujoTatsukichinosato
- Naito Jozo CO.,LtdKisosansen
- Nakagaki Shuzo Co.,LtdShikan
- Nakano Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.Kunizakari
- Sawada Shuzo Co.,LtdHakurou
- Sekiya BrewerlyHouraisen
- Shibata Brewery Co.,Ltd.Kounotsukasa
- Toshun Syuzo Co.,LtdAzumaryuu
- Toyojiman Syuzou Co.,Ltd.Touyoujiman
- Toyota Shuzo Co.,LtdToyotamasamune
- Tsurumi Brewing Co.,LtdGAZAN
- Urano Co.Kikuishi
- Watanabe Shuzo Co.,LtdHiraisami
- Yamaboshi Shuzou Co.,Ltd.Hoshizakari
- Yamachu-Honke Shuzo Co., Ltd.Gikyo
- Yamada Shuzo Co.,LtdSaiai
- Yamamori Shuzo Co., Ltd.Takanoyume
- Yamazaki Limited PartnershipOku
Dormant breweries are listed; closed ones are not.
Food Pairings
Hitsumabushi (Nagoya eel rice)
chilled daiginjo
Premium eel dish with Aichi's finest sake
Miso katsu
dry junmai
Rich miso-pork cutlet with clean sake counterbalance
Tebasaki chicken wings
cold tokubetsu junmai
Nagoya specialty with full-bodied sake
Frequently Asked Questions
Banjo Jozo began supplying Kamoshibito Kuheiji to top French restaurants in the 2000s, framing sake as a fine wine equivalent. This success opened European and global fine-dining markets to premium Japanese sake.