Kitakata
喜多方
Kitakata is a GI for sake from Kitakata City and Nishiaizu Town in Fukushima Prefecture. It is limited to junmai-type special-designation sake made only from rice harvested in the area and local water, with production through bottling done locally.
- Production area
- Kitakata City and Nishiaizu Town (Yama District), Fukushima Prefecture
- Type
- Sake
- Designated
- December 20, 2024
- Managing body
- GI喜多方清酒管理協議会（夢心酒造内）
Production standard in brief
Our summary of the standard set by the National Tax Agency. See the agency's page for the official text.
Limited to junmai-type special-designation sake made only from rice harvested in the area (grade 3 or higher) and local water. Production, storage and bottling take place within the area.
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
In Kitakata, Ohara Shuzo and Yamatogawa Shuzo's Hoppo Fudokan are open for brewery visits year-round.
Where to buy
In Japan, drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law.
FAQ
Kitakata is a GI for sake from Kitakata City and Nishiaizu Town in Fukushima Prefecture. It is limited to junmai-type special-designation sake made only from rice harvested in the area and local water, with production through bottling done locally.
Sake made in Kitakata City and Nishiaizu Town (Yama District), Fukushima Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on December 20, 2024.
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