Toko Sake Brewery

【Time-slip space founded in 1597】Experience the history of Yonezawa at Toko Sake Brewery, one of the largest sake museums in Tohoku

A key player in the history of Yonezawa is the prestigious "Kojima Sohonten," which was established in the 2nd year of the Keicho era (1597) during the Azuchi-Momoyama period and has continued to support the Yonezawa domain as the official sake supplier for 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, located just a few minutes' walk from the main store.

■ An overwhelming wooden structure that retains the breath of the Meiji era 
As soon as you step inside the museum, it feels as if you have time-traveled back to the Meiji era, immersing you in a nostalgic world. The vast earthen floor with thick beams and the enormous fermentation tanks that were actually used convey the scale of sake brewing at that time and the passion of the craftsmen. In the snowy Yonezawa, you can truly feel the wisdom and passion that nurtured high-quality sake in this heavy historical space.

■ After learning about history, indulge in blissful "tasting" 
After discovering the depths of the brewery, head to the enjoyable direct sales store. Here, you can leisurely enjoy tasting a variety of sake, including the representative brand "Toko." The cup you savor in the very place where you felt the weight of history is exceptionally deep and delicious. Not only sake but also sweets made from sake lees and sake vessels are abundant, making it the perfect spot for finding special souvenirs during your Yonezawa trip.