Toko Sake Brewery

[Time Slip Space Established in 1597] Experience the history of Yonezawa at the largest sake museum in Tohoku, 'Toko Sake Brewery'

A key player in the history of Yonezawa is the prestigious 'Kojima Sohonten', established in the 2nd year of the Keicho era (1597) during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, which has supported the domain as the official sake supplier of the Uesugi clan. You can experience its journey and the depth of sake brewing at the 'Toko Sake Brewery', one of the largest sake museums in Tohoku.

■ Overwhelming wooden architecture that retains the breath of the Meiji era

As soon as you step inside, you are greeted by a nostalgic world that feels like a time slip back to the Meiji era.

• The passion of the craftsmen: You can vividly experience the scale of sake brewing at that time in the vast earthen floor with thick beams and the giant fermentation tanks that were actually used.
• The weight of historical space: This is a precious place where you can feel the wisdom and passion of the ancestors who nurtured high-quality sake in the snowy land of Yonezawa.

■ After learning about history, enjoy the bliss of 'tasting'

After understanding the history and depth of the brewery, please spend a blissful moment at the directly managed store located on the premises.

• Exceptional cup: You can sample a variety of sake, including the representative brand 'Toko'. The sake enjoyed right after feeling the weight of history is exceptionally deep and delicious.
• Searching for special souvenirs: Not only sake but also sweets made from sake lees and carefully selected sake vessels are available, making it an ideal spot to find mementos of your journey.