Located in the southern Osaka hills near the Kongo mountain range. Area has clean mountain water feeding small-scale sake production.

Ibaraki city brewery between Osaka and Kyoto. Northern Osaka historically had several brewing houses due to quality water from the Settsu highlands.

Main brewery in Nara but strong Osaka commercial presence. Famous for Aragoshi fruit sake series. Innovator blending tradition with modern appeal. Strong female consumer following.

Based in the manufacturing heart of Higashiosaka. Small community brewery that has survived urbanization and maintains traditional techniques.

Ikeda city has a sake brewing heritage dating back centuries. One of the few remaining local breweries in a city that once rivaled Itami as a brewing center.

Named after a famous清water spring mentioned in classical Japanese poetry. Located at the foot of Mount Takayasu in the Ikoma range.

Famous pioneer of natural/organic sake. Grows own rice on 5+ hectares. Advocates domaine-style sake (self-sufficient grain-to-glass). Cult following among natural wine enthusiasts.

One of the few remaining active breweries in southern Osaka. Located near the Izumi Mountains. Hosts popular winter kurabiraki brewery opening events.

Over 300 years old, one of the oldest breweries in Osaka. Located near the border with Wakayama. The brewery building is a registered cultural property.

Takatsuki is between Kyoto and Osaka. One of the few surviving breweries in northern Osaka. Known for fresh nama styles.