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Akita Prefecture, a Tohoku prefecture rich in nature!
Akita Prefecture is rich in nature, with mountains, seas, and forests in the mountains. The prefecture is home to Mount Chokai, one of Japan's highest mountains, which collects a lot of snow and provides the prefecture with abundant, clean water. Blessed with natural beauty such as the Shirakami Mountains and the Ou Mountains, the prefecture has long been said to have been an area rich in food and water
The origin of the name "Akita" in Akita Prefecture is said to be the old words "Akuta" and "Agita," meaning "a place where water springs up" or "a wetland." It is also said that the name may be related to the phrase "a place where ears of rice grow in abundance." Akita Prefecture is a land that is deeply connected to nature, such as water, earth, and greenery
Akita Prefecture is famous for its sake! If you're traveling, pay attention to the sake!
When talking about Akita Prefecture, one thing that cannot be forgotten is sake
Sake is a drink that can be considered a gift from nature, born from rice and water. Akita Prefecture is one of the least populated prefectures in Japan, but it is famous for being a sake-loving prefecture, with per capita consumption among the highest in the country. There are also many sake breweries, producing a wide variety of sake
"When you think of Akita Prefecture, you think of sake." "Akita sake never disappoints."
As the saying goes, Akita Prefecture has a wide variety of sake, and not only does it make a great gift or souvenir, but you can also enjoy a delicious meal when paired with local food, and you can purchase the best bottle at a very reasonable price
Among the sake from Akita Prefecture,
・Easy to find ・Easy to drink ・Affordable as a souvenir
We have selected five types of sake
You can choose it as a souvenir! Or buy it for yourself! We will introduce you to some of Akita's affordable yet delicious local sake, which is said to be "never a disappointment."
Nikaho City is the southernmost municipality in Akita Prefecture. Located on the border with neighboring Yamagata Prefecture, Tobiraizumi Honpo is said to be the oldest sake brewery in Japan and is a well-established sake brewery that has been producing delicious sake since the Muromachi period
Tobiraizumi produces a wide variety of sake, including one made with yeast extracted from hamaya arrows and one with a rich aroma reminiscent of the cypress wood of the brewery, but when it comes to affordable and easy-to-find sake, the one to choose is Yamahai Junmaishu Tobiraizumi. It has a subtle flavor and is truly a true sake, pairing perfectly with seafood. This is a sake built on history that you should definitely pick up a bottle of if you're traveling to Akita Prefecture
INFORMATION
name
Hiraizumi Honpo
location
59 Nakamachi Hirazawa, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
Yurihonjo City is located between Nikaho City and Akita City, the prefectural capital. Saiya Sake Brewery is a sake brewery in Yurihonjo City that was founded in the Meiji era. They have an extremely wide variety of sake, from lighter drinks that maintain the flavor of sake to connoisseurs' favorites, and are extremely popular with people who don't like heavy sake and young women who prefer lighter sake. If you're looking for an easy-to-drink, easily accessible sake, then this brewery is a must-visit
This sake has won gold medals at the National New Sake Tasting Competition more than 17 times since the Heisei era began, and has many fans nationwide. It's also easy to find, as it's often available at convenience stores in Akita Prefecture
Tenju Sake Brewery was founded in the Meiji era and has been producing sake at the foot of Mt. Chokai, an important water source for Akita Prefecture. Despite being a sake, the faint floral aroma and somewhat pure taste are said to appeal to both male and female sake connoisseurs. One of the interesting drinks from this brewery is a sake made with yeast from azalea flowers, which has a somewhat gorgeous flavor. The beautiful, delicate flavor created by the water from the sacred mountain, the flowers of Akita, and Akita rice is truly exquisite
One of the sakes from this brewery that is particularly easy to find and reasonably priced is "Junmai Daiginjo Chokaisan." It's often available at supermarkets and convenience stores in Akita Prefecture, making it the perfect souvenir
INFORMATION
name
Tenju Sake Brewery
location
117 Yamorishita, Jonai, Yajimacho, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture
Heading inland (towards Iwate Prefecture) from Nikaho City and Yurihonjo City, you will come to Yokote City. Asamai Sake Brewery, a famous sake brewery in Yokote City, was founded in the Taisho era and is known for its commitment to using only rice harvested from rice fields within a 5-kilometer radius of the brewery. One of its signature sake series is the "Amanoto" series
"Amanoto" comes in a wide variety of flavors to suit your taste, from dry to sweet, and has a simple taste that is reminiscent of rice, making it "Akita Prefecture sake."
However, what's great about this sake brewery isn't just the taste of the sake itself and the variety of flavors. There are many varieties in the "Amanoto" series, and the label colors vary to match the flavor. They're very stylish, with white and black, reddish purple and indigo. The sparkling magatama printed on them gives them a somewhat mystical feel. If there's one label that really evokes the feeling of Japan, it's the "Amanoto" one. It also makes a great souvenir
INFORMATION
name
Asamai Sake Brewery
location
388 Asamai, Hirakacho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
Aramasa Sake Brewery, led by the young eighth-generation brewer, continues to gain fans across the country with its innovative sake brewing. Many of Aramasa Sake Brewery's sakes are particularly rare, with sakes such as "Ash," "No. 6," and "Yonotori" being hard to come by even in Akita Prefecture, and are rare sakes that are not often found in izakayas. If you happen to come across one of these rare Aramasa Sake Brewery sakes at an izakaya in Akita Prefecture, we highly recommend giving it a try
Aramasa Sake Brewery, a revolutionary presence in the Japanese sake world, offers affordable sake and is known for its beautifully designed labels
There are liquor stores in Akita Prefecture that stock Aramasa Sake Brewery's sake, so if you're lucky enough to come across it, you might feel a little proud of yourself for thinking, "So this is Aramasa sake, which is famous in Japan!" When traveling, it might be a good idea to ask people in Akita Prefecture, "Are there any liquor stores that stock Aramasa sake?"
Akita Prefecture has many sake breweries and a wide variety of sake. This time, we've introduced five brands that are affordable, easy to find, and easy to drink
There are still many types of sake, including rare ones that are hard to come by. When traveling in Akita Prefecture, you might come across some surprising and rare sake in an ordinary izakaya, which is a lot of fun. If you are traveling to Akita Prefecture, it might be fun to choose a shop or souvenir using the keyword "sake."
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