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Visiting Otokoyama Shuzo

男山酒造

Yamagata

A brewery in central Yamagata City where you can see the brewing floor and taste sake. During the January to March brewing season you can watch every stage of the brewing process up close.

What you can do

Brewery tour

Brewery visit

  • Reservation required
  • 30 min – 1 hr
  • Tasting included

You can see the brewing floor and enjoy tasting. There is no set tour course or dedicated guide, but from January to March you can see every stage of the brewing process.

When
Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00
Closed Sat, Sun & holidays
In principle during company business hours. Closed over the New Year period, etc.
Booking
By phone
Apply by phone. Visits may be declined during busy periods.
Language
Japanese

Call 023-641-0141See how to book

Before you go

  • Tasting is for those aged 20 and over. If you are driving or cycling, you cannot taste.
  • The brewery does not say whether English is available. Expect Japanese only.
Good to know
Guidance may be limited depending on work schedules. Visits may be declined during busy periods.

Getting there

Address
〒990-0037 山形県山形市八日町2-4-13
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About the brewery

Otokoyama Shuzo is a sake brewery in Yokamachi, Yamagata City, said to have been founded in the first year of Kansei (1789). It draws hard water from a well 100 meters deep on its premises, and uses locally grown rice such as Miyama Nishiki and Dewa Sansan. Its flagship brand is Uyo Otokoyama (羽陽男山), named after Otokoyama Hachimangu Shrine in Kyoto and known for its crisp, dry style. The brewery has won many gold medals at the National New Sake Appraisal.

Brewery profile, brands and bottles (3 brands, 8 bottles)

Sources: otokoyama.co.jp/kenbutsu, yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_10513.h…

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Call 023-641-0141