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Mie 三重 Sake

Mie Sake: elegant, award-winning ginjo and junmai daiginjo
elegant, award-winning ginjo and junmai daiginjo

Mie is home to Zaku (作), one of Japan's most awarded sake brands, regularly recognized at national competitions. The Ise Shrine cultural heritage and clean Suzuka mountain water underpin a sake tradition that values elegance and purity above all.

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Breweries
approximately 25
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Climate
mild maritime climate, clean Suzuka mountain water
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Water
soft, clean water from Suzuka mountain range
📍 Location
Ise Peninsula, facing Ise Bay and Pacific
🌨 Climate
mild maritime climate, clean Suzuka mountain water
💧 Water
soft, clean water from Suzuka mountain range
🍶 Sake Style
elegant, award-winning ginjo and junmai daiginjo
🏭 Breweries
approximately 25

Food Pairings

Ise lobster (Ise ebi)

chilled junmai daiginjo

Japan's prized lobster with Mie's finest sake

Matsusaka beef

full-bodied junmai

World-class wagyu with umami-rich sake

Tairagi (pen shell clam)

chilled ginjo

Ise Bay shellfish with aromatic sake


Frequently Asked Questions

Mie breweries consistently excel because of the combination of ultra-soft Suzuka mountain water, high-quality Yamada Nishiki and local rice varieties, and meticulous brewing practices influenced by the Ise Shrine's culture of purity and dedication.