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Kanagawa 神奈川 Sake
Kanagawa Sake: aromatic junmai ginjo and craft sake
aromatic junmai ginjo and craft sake
Kanagawa is home to a small but growing craft sake scene, with Izumibashi Brewery leading the way in terroir-focused sake using locally grown Omachi rice. The Hakone and Tanzawa mountains provide excellent spring water for brewing.
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Breweries
approximately 15
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Climate
mild maritime climate, Hakone spring water
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Water
soft spring water from Hakone and Tanzawa mountains
📍 Location
south of Tokyo, Pacific coast and Hakone mountains
🌨 Climate
mild maritime climate, Hakone spring water
💧 Water
soft spring water from Hakone and Tanzawa mountains
🍶 Sake Style
aromatic junmai ginjo and craft sake
🏭 Breweries
approximately 15
Food Pairings
Kamakura Shirasu (whitebait)
chilled junmai ginjo
Delicate seafood with aromatic, elegant sake
Odawara kamaboko (fish cake)
light junmai
Coastal specialty matches mild sake
Yokohama Chinese cuisine
dry ginjo
International fusion food with versatile sake
Frequently Asked Questions
Kanagawa is emerging as a craft sake region, particularly Izumibashi Shuzo which grows its own rice and produces distinctive terroir-driven sake. The Hakone area's pure spring water contributes to clean, elegant brewing.