Yamagata
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Tendo, Yamagata
A sake brewery in Tendo, Yamagata, with an English-language tour and tasting of 5 cups. The price is ¥30,000 per group.
Takahata, Yamagata
Visitors can see part of the production process, the storage tank yard and the underground cellar, with free tasting always available at the wine corner.
Yonezawa, Yamagata
One of the largest sake museums in Tohoku, run by Kojima Sohonten (founded 1597). Browse the brewing hall and giant tubs freely, and taste at the attached shop.
Yuza, Yamagata
A reservation-only tour of the pot stills, fermenters and warehouse, followed by tasting in the guest room.
Sakata, Yamagata
A sake museum with a gallery on the brewing process in photos and panels, plus a tasting corner for seasonal and museum-only sakes.
Higashine, Yamagata
A free 20-30 minute tour of the brewing equipment, offered in the months when no sake is being brewed.
Yamagata, Yamagata
Described as Yamagata City's first craft brewery, with an attached restaurant, Crang Dining.
This year's edition has ended
Kaminoyama, Yamagata, Yamagata
A town-walking style event for enjoying Yamagata wines. The 2026 edition was held on 16-17 May.
A row-house-style yatai village in Yamagata's Nokamachi with about 12 shops.
