Formed by wartime merger of 12 Akita breweries. One of Akita’s largest producers. Name means high clear water.

Name means cabin in the snow evoking Akita’s deep winters. Historic brewery buildings are registered tangible cultural properties.

Formed by merger of 4 local Miyagi breweries. Suzune sparkling sake was a pioneer in the sparkling sake category. Survived 2011 earthquake and rebuilt.

One of the oldest continuously operating sake breweries in Japan – founded in 1548 during the Sengoku period. Nearly 480 years of history.

Named after sacred Mt. Hakkai. Pioneered snow-aging (yukimuro) technique. Known for clean tanrei karakuchi (light dry) Niigata style. Also produces craft beer and shochu.

Kubota brand launched in 1985 revolutionized premium sake marketing. Helped develop Koshitanrei rice variety with Niigata Prefecture.

Located near Niigata Station. Switched entirely to junmai (pure rice) sake production in 2006. Beautiful historic kura open to visitors.

Named after the local Mt. Kirin. Uses only locally-grown rice from Aga town. Known for clean refreshing style.

Intentionally stays small and limits production. Known among connoisseurs as a hidden gem. Name means green river. Very reclusive brewery with minimal marketing.