亀齢酒造 – Sake brewery in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

千代むすび酒造 – Sake brewery in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

宮下酒造 – Sake brewery in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Iwakuni’s Nishiki River area is one of Yamaguchi’s premier sake-brewing zones, comparable in concentration to Fushimi or Nada on a smaller scale. The Kinkan Kuromatsu brand has a long heritage.

Revived in 2010 after long dormancy. Located near Akiyoshido, Japan’s largest limestone cave. Distinctive minimalist branding with three-dot logo. Karst-filtered water gives unique mineral profile. Popular among design-conscious sake drinkers.

Hagi is a UNESCO World Heritage castle town, birthplace of the Meiji Restoration leaders. Rich in samurai history. Hagi’s pristine environment provides excellent brewing water.

Named after the Izumo Fuji (a local mountain resembling Mt. Fuji). Located in central Izumo near the famous grand shrine. Uses traditional Izumo brewing methods.

Hamada is in the Iwami region of western Shimane along the Sea of Japan coast. Different brewing tradition from the Izumo region breweries. Strong seafood pairing focus.

Located in Masuda in far western Shimane near the famous Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine UNESCO World Heritage Site. Iwami region has distinct sake character from the Izumo region.

Eastern Yamaguchi location near the Hiroshima border. Benefits from the pure mountain water of the Chugoku mountain range that divides the San’in and San’yo coasts.