Another Iwakuni brewery using the famous ultra-soft Nishiki River water. Iwakuni has a cluster of historic breweries near the Kintaikyo bridge area. Kinkan Kuromatsu is a heritage brand.

Famous for recreating Yashiori no Sake, the mythological eight-fold brewed sake used to defeat the eight-headed serpent Yamata no Orochi in the Izumo myths. Matsue castle town location.

Located near Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. Notable for having one of Japan’s youngest female toji (master brewers). The Izumo region is considered the mythological birthplace of sake brewing.

Located in Kamogata alongside other Asakuchi breweries. Sanzen brand means Three Thousand representing commitment to quality. Known for elegant Bizen-style brewing using Okayama-grown Omachi rice.

Located in the mountainous Maniwa area of northern Okayama near the Tottori border. Benefits from cold winter temperatures ideal for brewing. The Katsuyama area was once a prosperous castle town with several breweries.

Located in the historic white-walled Kurayoshi merchant district. Uses the heritage Goriki rice variety which was revived in Tottori after near extinction. Traditional brewing in a charming Edo-period streetscape.

Located in the coastal Aoya area west of Tottori city. Known for their revival and use of heritage Goriki rice. Himonoya brand reflects coastal character. Tottori Prefecture has actively promoted Goriki rice as a signature sake rice variety.

Located in the historic Yoshida district where Mori clan once ruled. The Akitakata region is the heartland of Hiroshima sake rice cultivation including Hattan and Shinsenbon varieties. Traditional Hiroshima soft-water brewing.

One of the oldest breweries in Saijo dating to 1675. Hakubotan means White Peony. Part of the famous Saijo Sake Brewery Street (Sakagura-dori). Saijo is one of Japan’s three great sake brewing regions alongside Nada and Fushimi.

Saijo Sake Street brewery known for the premium Shinku (True Crimson) brand which has won numerous awards. Tenkei Ichigo means Once-in-a-Lifetime Heaven’s Grace. Uses traditional Hiroshima soft-water brewing methods pioneered by Miura Senzaburo.