Yoshidake Shuzo

Small brewery in the Namerikawa area of Toyama. Namerikawa is famous for its hotaru-ika (firefly squid) fishing. Toyama’s abundant snowmelt from the 3000m Tateyama peaks provides exceptional brewing water.

Oomuraya Shuzo

Famous for Wakatake Onikoroshi (Demon Slayer) brand. Located in Shimada on the old Tokaido highway. Uses the soft water of the Oi River system. Known for sharp clean dry style true to its Onikoroshi name.

Nishiyama Shuzo

Small brewery at the base of Mt. Fuji using the mountain’s famous underground spring water. Gotemba area is renowned for pristine Mt. Fuji water sources used by multiple breweries and distilleries.

Shida Shuzo (Shidaizumi)

Shidaizumi brand represents the pure spring waters of the Shida district. Part of the rich Shizuoka sake-brewing tradition established by the legendary brewing advisor Kawamura Denbe in the 1980s.

Hayashi Honten (Horai)

Horai references Mt. Horai from Chinese mythology. Located in the historic Hida Takayama sake district alongside several other breweries. Known for clean crisp style suited to Hida cuisine including Hida beef.

Tenryo Shuzo

Tenryo means Heavenly Territory. Located in the hot spring town of Gero in the Hida mountains. Uses Hida River underground water. Nearby Gero Onsen is one of Japan’s three great hot springs.

Shiraki Tsunemi Shuzo

Famous as one of Japan’s premier aged sake (koshu) producers. Daruma Masamune brand specializes in long-term aged sake with vintages spanning decades. A pilgrimage destination for koshu enthusiasts worldwide.

Morimoto Shuzo (Kozaemon)

Small artisanal brewery in Okazaki. Kozaemon brand is handcrafted in tiny batches. Okazaki is the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu and has a proud local brewing tradition supported by excellent Yahagi River water.

Yamada Shuzo (Kunpeki)

Kunpeki means Azure Blue. A small traditional brewery within Nagoya city. Represents the urban brewing heritage of Owari Province. Aichi has a distinctive brewing culture bridging eastern and western Japan sake traditions.

Tsukigatase Shuzo

Small local brewery in the Mikawa region of Aichi. The Mikawa area has a long brewing tradition distinct from the Owari region around Nagoya. Uses local water from the Yahagi River watershed.