Located in mountainous Miyoshi in northern Hiroshima. Zuikan means ‘Auspicious Crown.’ Uses extremely soft water from the Gonokawa River headwaters. Known for elegant kimoto and yamahai styles. Traditional brewing with modern sensibility.

Mountain brewery on the Jinsekikogen plateau in northeastern Hiroshima. The high altitude and cold climate create ideal fermentation conditions. Note: distinct from Imanishi Shuzo in Nara.

Located in Fukuyama in eastern Hiroshima (historical Bingo Province). Enmusubi means ‘tying bonds’ – the sake is popular for weddings and celebrations in the region.

One of the oldest breweries in Saijo, founded in 1675. Hakubotan means ‘White Peony.’ Located on the famous Sakagura-dori (Brewery Street) in Saijo. Historically supplied sake to the Imperial household.

Originally Chugoku Jozo, rebranded to Sakurao Brewery and Distillery. Now famous for Sakurao Gin and Togouchi Whisky alongside sake. Located near Miyajima (Itsukushima). A pioneer in craft spirits in western Japan.

Famous for the Maboroshi (Phantom) brand and revival of Omachi rice in Hiroshima brewing. Located in historic Takehara. Won IWC Champion Sake trophy. A pioneer in polishing rice to extreme percentages.

Located on Saijo Sakagura-dori. Kirei means ‘Turtle’s Age’ (longevity). Champion of Hattannishiki rice, a Hiroshima heritage variety. Known for crisp dry sake style balancing Hiroshima’s typically soft water character.

Small family brewery in the Kurose area of Higashihiroshima. Their Otokogi brand name means ‘Manliness’ or ‘Chivalry.’ Focused on authentic small-batch production.

Located in Hiroshima’s Aki district. Known for food-friendly sake, particularly their seafood-pairing line ‘Uo no Tana.’ Won multiple Hiroshima prefecture new sake awards.

Small brewery in the Kure coastal area, producing sake that pairs well with the local seafood cuisine of the Seto Inland Sea.