Sake
Regional drink culture
Nagano Sake
20 Nagano

Sake from Nagano Prefecture, protected by the geographical indication "Nagano". It is made from rice harvested and polished in Nagano and water drawn in the prefecture; supported by rice grown in basins with wide day-night temperature swings and by clear mountain water, it is described as rich yet clean with a gentle aroma, suited to strongly seasoned dishes made with miso and pickles.
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Names to try
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- Reading ながののにほんしゅ
- Romanization nagano sake
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Local foods to explore together
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Relationship checked 2026-10-14