Located in the castle town of Ueda in eastern Nagano near the historic Yanagimachi merchant district. The Ueda area has a long brewing tradition supported by clean highland water from the Sugadaira plateau. Named after the Wada dragon legend.
Located in the historic post town of Komoro beneath Mt. Asama volcano. The volcanic geology provides mineral-rich water that gives the sake a distinctive character. Komoro inspired many Japanese poets and writers including Shimazaki Toson.
Ina Valley brewery situated between the Central Alps and Southern Alps. The valley’s unique geography creates a microclimate with cold dry winters ideal for slow fermentation and clean crisp sake.
One of the larger Nagano breweries producing a range of brands. Shinshu is the historical name for Nagano prefecture. Located in the Saku plateau area with access to excellent mountain water from Mt. Yatsugatake.
Ina Valley brewery in the Takato area that also produces craft beer. Known for innovative approaches including sparkling sake and black koji sake. The Ina Valley between the Central and Southern Alps provides pristine water.
Traditional brewery in the castle town of Matsumoto. The city’s location in the Matsumoto Basin provides excellent water from Northern Alps snowmelt percolating through alluvial deposits.
Small Matsumoto area brewery producing primarily for local consumption. The Matsumoto Basin has long been a center of sake brewing in central Nagano thanks to abundant clean water and cold winters.
Named Taisetsukei meaning Great Snow Valley after the Northern Alps snowfields visible from the brewery. Located in Ikeda town in the Azumino area. The ultra-soft snowmelt water creates a characteristically smooth clean sake.
Located in Okaya city near where the Tenryu River begins flowing out of Lake Suwa. Part of the broader Suwa basin brewing region. The Tenryu River headwaters provide clean soft water for brewing.
Based in Okaya city on the eastern shore of Lake Suwa. Part of the broader Suwa basin brewing tradition. The Suwa region has historically supported many sake brands thanks to excellent water quality and cold mountain climate.
