Momokawa Shuzo

One of Aomori’s largest sake producers. Named after the peach (momo) river. Uses pristine water from Oirase area near Lake Towada. Water source won the Ministry of Environment’s 100 Best Waters award.

Miura Shuzo (Toyohai/Houhai)

Run by the Miura brothers who handle all aspects of brewing. Developed their own proprietary sake rice variety called Toyohai. Rapidly gaining cult status in Japan. Located in Hirosaki at the foot of Mt. Iwaki. One of the rising stars of Aomori sake.

Tanaka Shuzo (Shimokita)

Located on the remote Shimokita Peninsula – one of Japan’s most rugged and isolated regions. Mutsu city is home to Osorezan (Mt. Fear), one of Japan’s three most sacred places. Produces sake for local fishing communities.

Takada Shuzo (Hatomasamune)

Hatomasamune means Pigeon Masamune. Located near the Hakkoda Mountains and Lake Towada. Towada area known for pristine natural environment. Clean refined sake reflecting the pure mountain water source.

Takenami Shuzo (Kanehira)

Small traditional Tsugaru-region brewery. Goshogawara known for its massive Tachineputa (standing float) festival held each August. Produces hearty sake suited to the robust cuisine and cold climate of the Tsugaru region.

Asamai Shuzo (Asamaiwai)

Small traditional brewery in southern Iwate. Known for clean precise sake reflecting the Nanbu Toji tradition. Maintains small-batch artisanal production methods in the rural mountain region.

Rokka Shuzo (Joppari)

Joppari is Tsugaru dialect for stubborn or tenacious – a proud Aomori character trait. Formed from merger of six Hirosaki-area breweries (roku = six, ka = flower). Located near Hirosaki Castle famous for cherry blossoms.

Mutsu Otokoyama (Kaneda Shuzo)

A traditional brewery producing accessible everyday sake for the Aomori market. Mutsu refers to the old provincial name for northern Tohoku. Otokoyama means Man’s Mountain – a classic bold dry style shared by multiple Japanese breweries.

Hanamura Shuzo

Small traditional brewery in the Tsugaru region. Maintains classic dry Tsugaru brewing style. Kuroishi city known for Kuroishi Yakisoba (fried noodles) and beautiful historic wooden komise (covered walkway) buildings.

Kikunotsukasa Shuzo

Historic Morioka brewery with over 250 years of history. Tsukino Wa brand represents their modern premium line. Located in central Morioka making it easily accessible to visitors. One of Morioka’s heritage breweries.