One of the rare urban breweries located in central Nagoya. Nihon Izumi means Spring of Japan. Despite being in a major city maintains traditional craft brewing methods. Benefits from the underground water that flows beneath the Nobi Plain.

Located in Anjo city in the heart of the Mikawa Plain. Kamisugi means Divine Cedar. One of the older breweries in the Mikawa region. The flat fertile Mikawa Plain provides excellent sake rice growing conditions.

Located in Gujo Hachiman famous for its summer Bon Odori dance festival and pristine Nagara River water. Gujo water is so clean residents use traditional waterways running through the town. The ultra-soft water creates light delicate sake.

Oldest brewery in Takayama dating to early Edo period. Located on Ichinomachi street in the historic district. One of the original Hida sake breweries that helped establish Takayama as a sake town. Rich full-bodied style.

Small Takayama brewery producing mainly for local consumption. The high concentration of breweries in small Takayama (population ~90000) speaks to the region’s deep sake culture supported by cold climate and mountain water.

Named after the golden shachihoko (tiger-fish) adorning Nagoya Castle. One of the most prominent Aichi sake brands. Kinshachi is a symbol of Nagoya. Also produces craft beer. Located in the Owari region northwest of Nagoya.

One of the oldest and most important Aichi sake houses. The Morita family also founded Sony (Akio Morita). Located on the Chita Peninsula with its distinctive terroir. Part of the historic Chita sake-brewing corridor alongside vinegar and miso.

Located in Handa on the Chita Peninsula. Handa is the hometown of Mizkan vinegar and has a rich fermentation heritage. The MIZKAN MUSEUM and sake breweries together tell the story of Chita’s fermentation culture.

Located in the Chita Peninsula ceramics town of Tokoname famous for its clay teapots. The slightly harder water of the Chita Peninsula produces fuller-bodied sake distinct from typical soft-water styles. Hakurou means White Heron.

Located in Tajimi city in the Tono region known for Mino ware ceramics. Tajimi regularly records some of the highest summer temperatures in Japan. The ceramic tradition means sake is often enjoyed from locally made tokkuri and ochoko.