Hanagaki (Flower Fence) is the flagship brand. Located in Ono castle town known for Hokuriku’s best water. The underground water of Ono is so pure it is considered among the finest sake-brewing water in Japan.

Located in the Wakasa region of southern Fukui facing the Sea of Japan. Obama and the Wakasa coast have ancient cultural ties to Kyoto and Nara as a supply route for seafood and goods (saba kaido – mackerel road).

One of Ishikawa’s most revered breweries. Insists on using only Special A district Yamadanishiki from Tojo Hyogo. Known for rich full-bodied yamahai style. Named after Princess Kikuhime. Vintage-dated daiginjo aged before release.

Founded around master brewer Noguchi Naohiko who came out of retirement in his 80s. Designated a Living National Treasure of sake brewing. Modern purpose-built facility designed to showcase his lifetime of knowledge. Each release is highly collectible.

Located deep in the Noto Peninsula which is the birthplace of the famous Noto Toji guild. One of the most historically significant breweries for the toji tradition. Known for robust full-bodied style reflecting Noto’s fishing-village cuisine heritage.

Manzairaku means Eternal Celebration. Uses water directly from sacred Mt. Hakusan. Located in the foothills of Mt. Hakusan which is one of Japan’s three sacred mountains. Rich connection to Hakusan worship culture.

Named after the sacred Tateyama mountain range. One of Toyama’s largest and most popular breweries. Tateyama sake is a staple throughout Toyama prefecture. Known for reliable quality and approachable style at every price point.

Named after the Sengoku-era feudal lord Sassa Narimasa. Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Gokayama gasshozukuri (thatched-roof) villages. The Gokayama area provides pristine mountain water from heavy snowfall regions.

One of the smallest and hardest-to-find sake breweries in Toyama. Kachikoma means Winning Horse. Essentially a one-person brewing operation. Cult following among sake enthusiasts. Tiny annual production makes it almost impossible to purchase.

Small traditional brewery in the Uozu area of eastern Toyama. Benefits from the pristine water of the Kurobe River system fed by deep snowpack from the Northern Alps. The Uozu coast is famous for firefly squid.