Toko no Sakagura Sake Museum (Kojima Sohonten)
Toko no Sakagura Sake Museum (Kojima Sohonten) (Yonezawa, Yamagata) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Available. Fee: Admission (individual): adults 350 yen, junior/senior high 250 yen, elementary 150 yen (tax incl.). Online advance tickets: 300/200/100 yen. The shop alone is free to enter..
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.
Toko no Sakagura Sake Museum (Yonezawa, Yamagata)
Photo: Abasaa / Public domain ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedHow to visit
- Location
- Yonezawa, Yamagata
- Address
- 山形県米沢市大町2丁目3-22
- Booking
- No reservation needed
- Guidance in English
- Available
- Fee
- Admission (individual): adults 350 yen, junior/senior high 250 yen, elementary 150 yen (tax incl.). Online advance tickets: 300/200/100 yen. The shop alone is free to enter.
- By season
- Year-round
Good to know
- Open 9:00-16:30. Closed Dec 31-Jan 2, and every Tuesday from January to March.
- Self-guided; audio guide available in Japanese, English and Traditional Chinese.
- Paid tasting of 12 sakes from servers in the shop. The advance-ticket tasting perk is for ages 20+, one cup each (up to 3 per group).
- Groups of 20 or more must contact in advance.
- The advance-ticket tasting perk is available only to visitors aged 20 or over. Arrangements for drivers and age conditions for the regular paid tasting are not stated.
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Toko no Sakagura Sake Museum (Yonezawa, Yamagata)
Photo: 立志堂 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedFrequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Toko no Sakagura Sake Museum (Kojima Sohonten)?
No reservation is needed.
Is guidance in English available at Toko no Sakagura Sake Museum (Kojima Sohonten)?
Yes, guidance in English is available.
How much does a visit to Toko no Sakagura Sake Museum (Kojima Sohonten) cost?
Fee: Admission (individual): adults 350 yen, junior/senior high 250 yen, elementary 150 yen (tax incl.). Online advance tickets: 300/200/100 yen. The shop alone is free to enter..
When should I visit Toko no Sakagura Sake Museum (Kojima Sohonten)?
Year-round
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
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