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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.