One of only two remaining sake breweries in central Kyoto (not Fushimi). The Sasaki family is famously connected to actor Sasaki Kuranosuke. Uses Kyoto’s ancient underground water. Named after the historical Jurakudai palace.

Beautiful red-brick brewery building is a registered cultural property. Shuhari concept from martial arts – learn, break, transcend. The picturesque brewery facade along the canal is an iconic Fushimi landmark.

One of the oldest active breweries in Fushimi, predating even Gekkeikan. Operates the Okura stand-bar tasting room in Fushimi where visitors can sample directly. Over 360 years of continuous brewing.

Founded 1637 by the Okura family. Gekkeikan means Laurel Crown. Pioneered year-round brewing (shiki-jozo). First to sell sake in bottles (1910). Fushimi’s soft water produces gentler style vs Nada’s dry style.

Uses Kyoto-bred Iwai rice. The original well in their Kyoto machiya (townhouse) is still active. Horino Memorial Museum showing Edo-period brewing heritage.

Pioneered modern junmai movement – in 1964 stopped adding brewer’s alcohol to any products. Champions heritage rice Omachi. Helped revive interest in pure-rice sake nationally.

Famous for kappa (water imp) mascot used since 1955. Operates Kappa Country complex combining sake and craft beer. Iconic TV commercials deeply nostalgic for Japanese viewers.