You can tour the brewery while hearing about its sake making, history and philosophy. The Kyakuzashiki guest hall (a registered cultural property) and the Uomachi shop in Kesennuma's inner bay area offer tasting sales and a free gallery.
What you can do
Brewery tour
Brewery Tour (individuals)
¥1,100per person
Staff guide you through the brewery, explaining its sake making, history and philosophy.
- When
Mon–Sat at 13:30
Tour time is 13:30-14:30. Check the booking calendar for available days. Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are unavailable from late July to late September.
- Booking
Book at least 7 days ahead · By online booking
In principle, two or more people. You may be joined with other guests.
- Price
- Souvenir included
- Included
- Souvenir
- Language
- Japanese
- Group size
- 2–10 people
Book on the brewery's site ↗
Brewery tour
Brewery Tour (English)
¥1,100per person
- Reservation required
- 1 hr
- Available in English
For a tour in English, arrange the date through the inquiry form.
- When
Date and time are arranged by inquiry.
- Booking
Book at least 7 days ahead · By web form
Send your preferred date, party size, name and contact details, then wait for a reply.
- Price
- Souvenir included (standard tour fee)
- Language
- English
Book on the brewery's site ↗
Brewery shop
Kyakuzashiki (tasting and sales)
At the Kyakuzashiki beside the brewery, built in 1932, you can get information on the sake and enjoy tasting sales.
- When
Mon–Sat 08:30–17:00
Closed Sun & holidays
- Language
- Japanese
Brewery shop
Uomachi Shop (tasting and sales)
On the first floor of a registered cultural property rebuilt in 2020, you can try and buy sake.
- When
Mon, Wed–Sun & holidays 09:30–17:00
Closed Tue
About a 3-minute walk from the brewery.
- Where
- Otokoyama Honten Uomachi Shop (2-2-12 Uomachi, Kesennuma)
- Language
- Japanese
Museum
Uomachi Shop 3F Gallery
Free
A gallery space where you can feel the history and culture of the town, open free of charge.
- When
Mon, Wed–Sun & holidays 09:30–17:00
Closed Tue
Same hours as the Uomachi Shop.
- Where
- Otokoyama Honten Uomachi Shop (2-2-12 Uomachi, Kesennuma)
- Language
- Japanese
Before you go
- Do not eat natto on the day of your visit. Its bacteria can spoil the brew.
- No perfume or strongly scented products.
- Avoid eating natto from the night before the tour
- Drivers of cars and motorbikes cannot taste sake
- Tasting is for those aged 20 and over. If you are driving or cycling, you cannot taste.
- Language
- Japanese, English
English tours are available. Staff are limited, so contact the brewery early via the inquiry form.
- On site
- Ships within Japan
- Good to know
- From late July to late September 2026, tours are not accepted on Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Tell the brewery in advance of any change in party size, or a cancellation fee may apply.
About the brewery
Otokoyama Honten is a sake brewery founded in 1912 in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. It aims for a light, refined and crisp sake style that pairs well with the seafood of the port town. It brews with soft spring water called "Koujin Yusui" from the Shishiori district, and uses the Miyagi sake rice "Kura no Hana" grown by local farmers. Its brands include Sotenden (蒼天伝), Biroku (美禄) and Kesennuma Otokoyama (気仙沼 男山). The Kyakuzashiki guest hall beside the brewery, built in 1932, is a nationally registered tangible cultural property.
Brewery profile, brands and bottles (5 brands, 6 bottles)
Sources: shop.kesennuma.co.jp, airrsv.net/otokoyamahonten/calendar, kesennuma.co.jp/contact
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