One of Ehime’s oldest breweries. Located in Uchiko, a beautifully preserved Edo-era town famous for traditional wax production. Known for experimental koshu (aged sake) program.

Imabari is famous for its towels and the Shimanami Kaido cycling bridge route connecting Shikoku to Honshu across the Seto Inland Sea islands.

Located near the famous Shimonada Station, considered one of Japan’s most scenic train stations overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Quiet coastal Ehime location south of Matsuyama.

Located along the famous Shimanto River, the last undammed major river in Japan. Uses pristine Shimanto water. Southern Kochi location near the Pacific coast.

Aki city in eastern Kochi was the birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro, founder of Mitsubishi. Small brewery focused on crisp dry Tosa-style sake.

Name Mutemuka means Without Crown or Without Artifice reflecting a natural approach to brewing. Also famous for chestnut shochu (Kurijochu) made from local Shimanto chestnuts. Deep rural mountain location.

Located near Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot springs. Matsuyama is the capital of Ehime and a castle town with deep cultural heritage.

Uwajima is famous for bullfighting (togyu) and pearl farming. Small brewery catering to the southern Ehime local market.

Niihama is famous for the historic Besshi copper mine. Clean mineral-rich water from the former mining mountains provides distinctive character.

Named after Mt. Tsurugi, Tokushima’s sacred peak and second highest in western Japan. The Iya Valley area is one of Japan’s most remote and pristine regions. Also produces shochu from local sweet potatoes.