Small artisan brewery in central Aizuwakamatsu. Tatsuzawa means Dragon Spring. Traditional kimoto brewing alongside modern junmai ginjo. Highly regarded among local sake enthusiasts.

Located in the small town of Shiwa. Name means Ring of the Moon. Known for traditional Nanbu toji methods and handcrafted small-batch sake. Hosts popular seasonal brewery events.

Small family brewery in the Hanamaki area known for hot springs and Kenji Miyazawa heritage. Sakuragao means Cherry Blossom Face. Traditional handcrafted production methods.

Northernmost sake brewery on Honshu’s Shimokita Peninsula. Near Osorezan sacred mountain. Harsh climate creates unique brewing conditions. Robust masculine sake style matching the Otokoyama name.

Produces the cult-favorite Houhai brand. Uses a proprietary rice variety called Houhai developed specifically for this brewery. Run by twin brothers. Extremely limited availability makes it highly sought after.

Small brewery in Shichinohe town in the Kamikita region. Kancho means Cold Tide referring to the cold Oyashio current off Aomori’s Pacific coast. Traditional dry Tohoku-style sake.

Historic brewery in Aizuwakamatsu’s Nanokamachi district. The Yuri brand created by female toji Hayashi Yuri gained attention as pioneering woman brewer in Fukushima.

Located near Mt. Bandai in the Aizu highlands. Uses exceptionally soft water from the Bandai mountain system. Known for smooth clean sake style. Won multiple gold medals at national competitions.

Located in the remote mountainous Oku-Aizu region of southern Fukushima. Extremely rural setting produces sake reflecting the pristine natural environment. Small craft production.

Located at the foot of Mt. Iwate in Hachimantai. Name means Eagle’s Tail from a local legend. Traditional Nanbu toji techniques. Known for well-structured umami-rich sake.