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The Sake of Fushimi

If you like sake, Fushimi is a great place to visit. It starts with the beautiful sake breweries that still stand today. Although most of the brewing has moved into modern facilities, the seared cedar siding and sugidama that hang in the doorways really get you in the mood for sake! Many locals say they remember when the streets of Fushimi were enveloped in sake smells coming from the breweries. While the number of breweries in Fushimi has decreased in recent years, it is still the second largest sake-producing area in Japan behind the Nada area in Kobe. It is home to more than 20 sake breweries including the well-known Gekkeikan and Kizakura brands as well as small, family-run breweries. 

The two most important ingredients in making good sake are water and rice. Fushimi is famous for its underground spring water or "Fushimizu". In fact, present-day Fushimi was actually called Fushimizu until the early Meiji-period. The water of the area is said to have a delicate taste which is perfect for making sake which represents Kyoto. Click on the links for everything you need to know about the fascinating world of Japanese sake.

 

 

 

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