Located in the Saku area of eastern Nagano known for its highland climate and clean water from the Yatsugatake mountains. The Saku plateau sits at high elevation providing ideal cold brewing temperatures in winter.

Named after the old Chiisagata district in eastern Nagano. The area between Ueda and Komoro has been a sake brewing center for centuries. Uses water from tributaries of the great Chikuma (Shinano) River.

Located in Omachi city the gateway to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Omachi sits at the foot of the Northern Japanese Alps and receives abundant snow providing ultra-soft spring water ideal for delicate ginjo sake.

Named after the mystical Togakushi mountains north of Nagano city famous for Togakushi shrine and ninja legend. Togakushi buckwheat noodles are also renowned. The mountain springs provide pristine brewing water.

Located in the Iida area of southernmost Nagano in the lower Ina Valley. The Tenryu River carves through the valley providing clean soft water. Iida is known for its apple orchards and the famous Iida puppet festival.

Located in the Takato area of Ina famous throughout Japan for its spectacular cherry blossoms (Takato Kohigan Zakura). The castle town of Takato has been a cultural center in the Ina Valley for centuries.

Historic Kiso Valley brewery in the old post town of Kiso-Fukushima. Nakanori-san brand is beloved locally. The Kiso Valley was an important route during the Edo period and breweries served travelers along the Nakasendo highway.

Located in Miyada village in the upper Ina Valley at the foot of Central Alps Mt. Komagatake. The village is known for its ropeway to the spectacular Senjojiki Cirque. Mountain water provides clean soft brewing water.

Historic brewery in charming Obuse town known for collaboration with American architect John Seymour who helped revitalize both the brewery and town center. Runs an acclaimed restaurant. Obuse is famous for Hokusai art museum and chestnuts.

Another brewery in the charming town of Obuse alongside Masuichi-Ichimura and Sogga. Obuse has an unusually high concentration of producers for such a small town reflecting its historic prosperity as a commerce center.