Name combines longevity (chiyokotobuki) and the tiger shop (toraya). Located in Sagae, a cherry-growing town. Uses the cold climate of inland Yamagata for slow natural fermentation. Traditional craft approach with small-batch production.

Name means Six Immortal Poets, referencing the six classical waka poets. Formed in 1972 by merger of six Higashine-area breweries. Known for approachable well-balanced style. Hand of God limited release is highly sought after.

Small artisanal brewery in the rural Nagai area. Known for traditional hand-crafted approach. Produces limited quantities with emphasis on quality over volume.

Located in Obanazawa, famous for its silver mines and Hanagasa Festival. Small production focused on local market. Obanazawa’s cold winters provide ideal brewing conditions.

Primarily a winery but also produces sake. Takahata region known for grape and fruit cultivation. One of few combined wine and sake producers in Tohoku. Tourist-oriented facility with restaurant.

Name means master of seduction. One of Yamagata’s most popular and sought-after brands. Known for elegant fruity aromatics and silky texture. Uses a wide range of premium rice varieties to showcase different expressions.

Name means rice crane. Over 300 years of history. One of the earliest breweries to revive the heritage rice variety Kamenoo. Located in Takahata, a wine and fruit-growing region of Yamagata.

One of Japan’s most cult-status sakes alongside Juyondai. Name means rice field sake emphasizing rice as sole ingredient. Extremely difficult to buy at retail. Tiny production.

Located in historic samurai town of Aizu-Wakamatsu. Among the first to adopt yamahai method. Beautiful Meiji-era buildings.

Won IWC Champion Sake trophy. Pioneered sugar-free umeshu recognized by the EU. Name means Southern Beauty. Located in heartland of Nanbu toji guild.