Asabiraki Sake Brewery
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Asabiraki Sake Brewery
Prefecture
Iwate
Tohoku (東北)
Founded
1871
Toji School
Nanbu Toji
Water Source
Draws from deep wells in Morioka, Iwate, fed by snowmelt from the Kitakami Mountains and the Hachimantai volcanic plateau.
About
Asabiraki (New Dawn) in Morioka is one of Iwate's largest and most awarded breweries, with a long record of gold medals at the Annual Japan Sake Awards. The brewery balances traditional Nanbu Toji technique with modern innovation, producing a wide range from everyday sakes to ultra-premium Daiginjo. Their consistency across all grades is remarkable.