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A sake brewery from the area known as the “Nada of the North,” best known for its bold, dry Kokushi Muso label.
Takasago Sake Brewery began a new chapter under its current name in 1965, when the long-established Kohiyama Sake Brewery, founded in 1899 as Asahikawa's fourth sake brewery and part of the area known as the “Nada of the North,” merged with Ishizaki Sake Brewery.
Its flagship label, Kokushi Muso, is one of Takasago Sake Brewery's signature products and won gold at the Annual Japan Sake Awards for three consecutive years. Known for its bold, refreshing dryness, it is now available in a wide range of varieties, from daiginjo sake to seasonal releases. Another major label is Asahi Kamui, the brewery's premium brand. It is crafted using the traditional methods and brewing expertise cultivated since the company's founding. Freshly pressed, unpasteurized sake is stored at near-freezing temperatures to concentrate its aroma and umami.
The brewery grounds include the Meiji Sake Brewery, the original production facility built in 1909, which now serves as a retail store. Visitors can purchase and sample sake made by Takasago Sake Brewery and also tour the production facility. During the tour, a staff member explains the brewing process while guiding visitors through the historic brewery.
Signature labels such as Kokushi Muso and Asahi Kamui are available for purchase
The retail store is housed in the Meiji Sake Brewery, built in 1909
Visitors can sample sake and other products at the retail store
Guided brewery tours with explanations from staff are also popular
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Some reviews are AI-translated.
I’d heard the name Kokushi Muso for a long time, but never really knew its background. This time, I finally had the chance to step inside the brewery and see its brewing world with my own eyes. The aroma of sake filled the air, making me want to stop and take it all in.
Besides tasting seasonal limited-edition sake, there were all kinds of related items to shop for.
From sake ware to sake lees products, each one carried a distinct local character.
By the time I left, my hands were full of great finds.
If you love sake, you should really come here. You can see how it's made and even try some tastings afterward.
If you love Japanese sake, you absolutely can't miss this! Takasago Shuzo is a century-old brewery making amazing sake.
