Hokkaido
北海道
Region
Hokkaido (北海道)
About
Japan's northernmost prefecture offers extreme cold and pristine water from the Daisetsuzan mountain range. Hokkaido's brewing tradition is younger than most, but the harsh winters provide naturally ideal fermentation temperatures. Local Ginpu and Suisei rice varieties are gaining recognition, and breweries like Otokoyama and Takasago leverage the climate for clean, crisp sakes.