Small traditional Aizu brewery in the rural Misato area. Maintains old-style brewing practices. Focused almost entirely on local Aizu market distribution.

Located in the scenic Aga-machi area along the Agano River. The area is known as the Okuaizu gateway region with pristine natural environment. Uses the ultra-soft water that characterizes this mountain river area.

One of Niigata’s most historic breweries. The Ichishima family were wealthy feudal-era landlords who became sake brewers. Their former estate gardens are a cultural landmark. Located in the castle town of Shibata with an on-site sake museum.

Small traditional brewery in Gosen city at the eastern edge of the Echigo plain. Gosen is known for its high-quality knitwear industry. The local water from the Iide mountain range is excellent for Niigata-style clean dry sake.

Operated by DHC the health and beauty corporation. A modern state-of-the-art brewing facility. Represents the trend of corporate investment in premium Niigata sake. Uses cutting-edge brewing technology alongside traditional techniques.

Located in the mountain foothills south of Nagaoka city. Known for producing sake with a slightly richer body than typical Niigata tanrei karakuchi style. The rural mountain setting provides pristine water and cold winters ideal for slow fermentation.

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.