Sake Brands
in Ibaraki

Ibaraki sake uses clear water from five water systems: the Kuji River, Naka River, Tsukuba Mountain Range, Kinu River, and Tone River. Many breweries in the prefecture use local natural spring water or well water, and this high water quality supports Ibaraki's sake brewing. Ibaraki's representative sake rice, 'Hitachi Nishiki,' meets the requirements for sake rice with its large grains, high shinpaku rate, and low protein content. 'Gohyakumangoku,' the root of many sake rice varieties, is also grown in the prefecture, producing sake with a refreshing taste. The 'Pure Ibaraki' project promotes sake brewing using Ibaraki-grown 'Hitachi Nishiki,' local yeast, and local water. By insisting on purely Ibaraki materials, breweries create individualistic sake that leverages regional characteristics.