Most of the 1,200 sake breweries in Japan have a long history, with many founded over a century ago. Brewers continue to uphold the traditions passed down by their ancestors, but they also innovate to adapt to new technologies and contemporary consumer habits.
Kiyama Brewery
Located at the eastern end of Saga Prefecture, on Kyushu Island, Kiyama Brewery was founded at the beginning of the Meiji era by an association of landowners who decided to try brewing sake.
Komatsu Brewery
Komatsu Brewery is a small brewery located in the mountains of northern Saga Prefecture. Founded around 1850, it has 5 members, including the current director Daisuke Komatsu, 7th in line, who also serves as Toji (master brewer).
Matsuuraichi Brewery
Founded in 1716, Matsuuraichi Brewery has been producing sake for over 300 years in Imari, a small town famous for its ceramics, which have been highly valued in the West for centuries.
Munemasa
Munemasa Brewery was founded in Imari, a city in Saga renowned for its porcelain for centuries. In March 2002, the main premises were relocated to Arita Porcelain Park.
Sachihime Brewery
Sachihime Brewery was founded in 1934 in Kashima City, Saga. The name Sachihime, ‘princess of happiness,’ was chosen by the master brewer in honor of his daughter.
The Koimari Brewery
The small Koimari sake brewery was founded in 1909 by the Maeda family, who have been running the business for 11 generations now. As its name suggests, the brewery is located in the city of Imari, a port city in Western Japan famous for its colorful porcelains, highly prized in Europe since the 18th century.
The Mitsutake Brewery
Founded in 1688, The Mitsutake Brewery have a long history, and its influence in the region’s sake production is undeniable. “Innovation in Tradition”.
