Tonoike Sake Brewery (Tonoike Shuzoten) — Restaurant in Mashiko

Mashiko is definitely a day trip. We left Shimbashi on the 7:51 am train. There were 2 tours. One at 10:30am and one at 3pm. We elected for the 3pm tour so we could check out the Mashiko pottery in town. The tour was short but educational. The staff was really nice. After the tour we did our tasting in the cafe. The sake leaned toward the fruity side. It was easy to drink and delicious. We took the 4:15pm train back. There is only 1 train per hour so you need to...

Incredible sake distillery with many different types of sake and liquers. Informative exhibition (some English leaflets available) showing sake process/history of the 70+ yo company, with additional activities (participating in the sake brewing process yourself!) available at additional cost. Highly recommend the sake tasting, sake ice cream (unique taste!) and yuzu liquor! Cafe decor is also nice place to...

This brewery is AMAZING, so warm and welcoming. The tour and tasting room are wonderful and of course, most importantly the Nihonshu and related spirits are delicious. The owners are kind and welcoming and all the staff are passionate about the history and tradition of brewing Japanese rice wine. Spend a day in Mashiko and be sure to...