Located in Ojiya city known for its Nishikigoi (ornamental koi) culture and bull sumo wrestling tradition. Produces a wide range from everyday to premium sake. The Boshi brand targets premium export markets.

Sasaiwai means Bamboo Celebration. Located in the Maki area west of Niigata city near the coast. Known for approachable everyday sake as well as premium junmai ginjo. Active in local community events and sake education.

Tsurukame means Crane and Turtle symbols of longevity and good fortune in Japan. Known for balanced elegant Niigata-style sake. Popular as a celebratory gift sake due to the auspicious name.

Ayumasamune means Sweetfish Supreme. Named after the ayu (sweetfish) found in local rivers. Located in the Myoko area with access to pristine snowmelt water from Mt. Myoko volcanic highlands. Traditional small-scale Echigo brewing.

Located on Sado Island. Manotsuru means Crane of Mano Bay. Active in the Sado ecosystem restoration project (toki crested ibis conservation). Practices sake brewing in harmony with nature. The Gakusei label uses rice from toki habitat-friendly rice paddies.

Located in Aga town known for its scenic Agano River gorge and autumn foliage. Uses the exceptionally soft water of the Agano River. Traditional small-scale Echigo brewing operation focused on local market.

Won the Champion Sake award at IWC (International Wine Challenge) in 2012 bringing global attention to Niigata sake. Koshi no Homare means Pride of Koshi (ancient name for Niigata). Located in the coastal city of Kashiwazaki.

Known for innovative Takachiyo 59 series featuring the same polishing ratio across different rice varieties to showcase terroir differences. Located in the heavy snowfall Uonuma region. Experiments widely with different sake rice varieties.

Kakurei means Crane Feather. Yukiotoko (Snowman) brand is a beloved local favorite. Located in Shiozawa the heaviest snowfall area in Japan. The name references the 18th century book Hokuetsu Seppu about Echigo snow country written by Aoki family ancestor Suzuki Bokushi.

Located on Sado Island off the coast of Niigata. Famous worldwide through partnership with celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his global restaurant chain. Pioneered ultrasonic aging technology. Sado Island is known for its gold mines and toki (crested ibis).