Inata Honten (Inata Shuzo)

One of Tottori’s oldest breweries. Mt. Daisen (great mountain) water is exceptionally pure volcanic filtrate. Champions Goriki rice, a pre-war Tottori heritage variety revived in the 1990s.

Chiyomusubi Shuzo

Located in Sakaiminato, hometown of manga artist Mizuki Shigeru (GeGeGe no Kitaro). Produces yokai (monster) themed sake labels. One of the key breweries championing revived Goriki rice.

Nakagawa Shuzo (Takao)

One of the established Tottori city breweries. Inaba no Shirousagi (White Rabbit of Inaba) brand references the famous local myth from the Kojiki. Tottori’s sand dunes and pure water support brewing traditions.

Sakai Shuzo (Gokyo)

Named after Kintaikyo — the famous five-arched wooden bridge in Iwakuni. Uses ultra-soft water from the pristine Nishiki River that flows under the bridge. Clean elegant style reflecting the pure water source.

Yaoshin Shuzo (Gangi)

Gangi refers to the wooden wharf steps along the riverside. All products are junmai with no charcoal filtration (muroka). Known for bold unfiltered style. Same pristine Nishiki River water as neighboring Gokyo.

Sanyotsuru Shuzo

Located in Saijo sake district, one of Japan’s top three sake brewing towns alongside Nada and Fushimi. Saijo’s exceptionally soft water creates smooth gentle sake.

Enoki Shuzo (Karei)

Renowned for kijoshu — a noble dessert-style sake brewed using sake instead of water. Their aged kijoshu (8+ years) develops sherry-like complexity. Neighbor to Fukucho in the Akitsu coastal area.

Miyake Honten (Sempuku)

Historic brewery in Kure, a major naval port city. Sempuku means a thousand blessings. Kure’s maritime heritage and Hiroshima’s soft water tradition combine in their smooth approachable style.

Aihara Shuzo (Ugo no Tsuki)

Name means Moon After the Rain — evoking the beauty of moonlight emerging after a storm. Known for elegant ethereal style that lives up to the poetic name. Uses diverse rice varieties to showcase different expressions.

Suishin Shuzo

Name means Intoxicated Heart. The great Japanese painter Yokoyama Taikan was so devoted to Suishin sake that he reportedly drank it daily and refused all other brands. His paintings adorn the brewery.