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Shikoku
Ehime 愛媛 Sake
Ehime Sake: ginjo and junmai with Matsuyama Mitsui heritage
ginjo and junmai with Matsuyama Mitsui heritage
Ehime is the origin of Matsuyama Mitsui (松山三井), a sake rice variety that has been adopted by breweries across Japan for ginjo production. The prefecture's mild climate and mountain water support a refined brewing tradition centered on Matsuyama.
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Breweries
approximately 20
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Climate
mild Pacific and Seto sea climate
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Water
clean water from Shikoku Mountains
📍 Location
western Shikoku, Matsuyama area
🌨 Climate
mild Pacific and Seto sea climate
💧 Water
clean water from Shikoku Mountains
🍶 Sake Style
ginjo and junmai with Matsuyama Mitsui heritage
🏭 Breweries
approximately 20
Food Pairings
Mikan (mandarin orange) cuisine
fruity ginjo
Ehime citrus echoed in aromatic sake
Yellowtail sashimi
chilled junmai daiginjo
Uwajima area fish with premium sake
Taimeshi (sea bream rice)
room temperature junmai
Matsuyama specialty with earthy sake
Frequently Asked Questions
Matsuyama Mitsui (松山三井) is a sake rice variety developed in Ehime's Matsuyama area. It is widely used across Japan for brewing ginjo and daiginjo, valued for producing clean, elegant sake with good aroma development.