Known for the philosophy of brewing with ingredients sourced entirely within a 5km radius of the brewery. All rice is locally contracted.

One of the oldest breweries in Akita, established in the Edo period. The name Hideyoshi references the feudal lord Satake clan heritage.

Sister brewery to Dewatsuru under the Akita Seishu umbrella. Specializes in robust yamahai and kimoto styles.

Located in the mountainous northern Akita region. Merged from several small wartime-consolidated breweries.

Named after the Sea of Japan (Nihonkai). A consolidation-era brewery producing everyday drinking sake.

Small craft brewery focused on premium junmai styles. Uses traditional Akita brewing methods.

Small Gosen-city brewery in the foothills area between the Echigo Plain and the mountains. Benefits from the excellent water quality of the Agano River watershed.

Located in Ojiya city, famous for its bull-sumo tradition and Ojiya Chijimi textile (UNESCO Intangible Heritage). The brewery serves the local community with classic dry Niigata sake.

Mid-20th century brewery in the Sanjo metalworking town. Produces affordable everyday sake alongside small quantities of premium junmai ginjo.

Located in Tsubame, famous alongside Sanjo for cutlery and metalwork. The brewery has a long history of serving the local craftsman community.