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Chiba 千葉 Sake
Chiba Sake: mild, maritime-influenced junmai and ginjo
mild, maritime-influenced junmai and ginjo
Chiba's mild coastal climate and soft water support a steady sake tradition on the Boso Peninsula. While not a high-profile sake region, several Chiba breweries produce distinctive junmai and ginjo that pair beautifully with the local seafood culture.
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Breweries
approximately 35
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Climate
mild maritime climate, mild winters
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Water
soft groundwater from Boso hills
📍 Location
Boso Peninsula, east of Tokyo
🌨 Climate
mild maritime climate, mild winters
💧 Water
soft groundwater from Boso hills
🍶 Sake Style
mild, maritime-influenced junmai and ginjo
🏭 Breweries
approximately 35
Breweries
34 Breweries in Chiba
- Aoyagi Shuzo Co.,LtdSasamidori
- Asahizuru Co., Ltd.Sakurajo
- Azumanada Jozo Co.,LtdAzumanada
- Baba Honten Shuzo Co.,LtdKouzen
- Hananotomo Co.,LtdHanaichimonme
- Iidahonke Co.,LtdOohime
- IidashuzoujouTokumei
- Iinuma Honke Co.,LtdKinoene
- Inahana Shuzo Co.,LtdInahana
- Ishigami Shuzo Co.,LtdChoushinohomare
- Iwaseshuzou Co.,LtdIwanoi
- Kameda Shuzo Co., LtdJumangame
- Kankiku Meijo Co.Fusanokangiku
- Kidoizumi Shuzo Co., LtdKidoizumi
- Kobayashi ShuzojoShouchou
- Koizumishuzou GoushigaishaToukaizakari
- Kubota Shuzo Co.,LtdKatsushika
- Miyazaki Shuzoten Co.,LtdMinenosei
- Miyazakihonke Co.,LtdFujinotomo
- Mori Shuzoten Co.,LtdTobitsuru
- Moriya Shuzo Co., LtdMaizakura
- Nabedana Co., Ltd.Jinyuu
- Shinmei Shuzo Co.,LtdShinmei
- Shuuraku Shuzo Co.Shuuraku
- Sudou Honke Co.,LtdAmanohara
- Takizawa Honten Co.,LtdChoumeisen
- Teradahonke Co.,LtdGoninmusume
- Tohei Shuzo Corp.Fukuiwai
- Tokun Shuzo Co.,LtdToukun
- Toyonotsuru Shuzo Co.,LtdOotakijou
- Umeichirin Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.Umeichirin
- Wakura Shuzo Co.,LTdSeisen
- Yoshino Shuzo Co.,LtdKoshigoi
- Yoshizaki Shuzo Co.,LtdKichiju
Dormant breweries are listed; closed ones are not.
Food Pairings
Katsuura tuna sashimi
chilled junmai ginjo
Pacific tuna with aromatic, clean sake
Clam miso soup
warm junmai
Oceanic umami enhanced by earthy sake
Nanohana (rapeseed) dishes
fresh ginjo
Spring flowers and floral sake — seasonal harmony
Frequently Asked Questions
Chiba is not among Japan's top sake regions, but has a solid local tradition. Its proximity to Tokyo makes local sake accessible, and several breweries produce quality sake that pairs well with the Boso Peninsula's rich seafood.