Toko Sake Brewery

【Time slip space established in the 2nd year of Keicho】 Experience the history of Yonezawa at one of the largest sake museums in Tohoku, 'Toko Sake Brewery'

An essential part of Yonezawa's history is the prestigious 'Kojima Sohonten', which was founded in the 2nd year of Keicho (1597) during the Azuchi-Momoyama period and 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.

■ An overwhelming wooden structure that retains the breath of the Meiji era

Stepping inside the museum, you will find 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 with the vast dirt floor lined with thick beams and the enormous fermentation tanks that were actually used.
• The weight of the 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 snow-laden land of Yonezawa.

■ After learning about history, indulge in blissful 'tasting'

After discovering the history and depth of the brewery, please enjoy a blissful moment at the directly managed store located within the brewery.

• A special 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 a rich selection of sweets made from sake lees and carefully crafted sake vessels make it an ideal spot to find mementos of your journey.