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Kyoto is also home to a long-standing sake brewing tradition that can be traced back to the time when rice cultivation was first introduced to the islands of Japan. The sake breweries of Kyoto are guardians of a sake brewing tradition that has been handed down with the utmost care over the generations. Many of Kyoto's sake breweries can be found in Fushimi-ku, an area of the city not far from Kyoto Station. Water is a crucial component of any sake, and the water here is perfect for sake brewing. The medium hard water is known for its optimal, iron-free balance of potassium, calcium and other minerals.