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Shizuoka 静岡 Sake

Shizuoka Sake: fruity, aromatic ginjo from proprietary Shizuoka yeast
fruity, aromatic ginjo from proprietary Shizuoka yeast

Shizuoka is celebrated for its distinctive ginjo style, driven by a proprietary yeast developed by the prefectural research institute. Shizuoka yeast produces vivid fruity aromas — especially apple and melon notes — and the region's ultra-soft Mt. Fuji water makes for exceptional brewing.

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Breweries
approximately 40
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Climate
mild, humid Pacific climate, Mt. Fuji water
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Water
very soft Mt. Fuji and Oi River spring water
📍 Location
central Pacific coast, between Tokyo and Nagoya
🌨 Climate
mild, humid Pacific climate, Mt. Fuji water
💧 Water
very soft Mt. Fuji and Oi River spring water
🍶 Sake Style
fruity, aromatic ginjo from proprietary Shizuoka yeast
🏭 Breweries
approximately 40

Food Pairings

Sakura shrimp

chilled junmai daiginjo

Shimizu Port specialty with Shizuoka's finest

Grilled unagi (eel)

room temperature ginjo

Hamamatsu eel paired with aromatic sake

Wasabi sashimi

cold daiginjo

Mt. Fuji wasabi meets Shizuoka's clean, crisp sake


Frequently Asked Questions

Shizuoka sake is defined by its proprietary yeast, developed by the prefecture's industrial research center. This yeast produces distinctive fruity aromas (apple, melon, pear) that set Shizuoka sake apart from other regions.