Otokoyama Brewing Company
Yamagata prefecture
Ever since sake became available to commoners in the Edo Period (1603-1868), breweries have been naming themselves Otokoyama, after one of the first and most popular breweries of the time. The name, synonymous with sake excellence, indicates the high standards
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Information
| Brewery name | Otokoyama Brewing Company |
| Brand | |
| Year established | 1789-1801 |
| President | Toshiyuki Ohara |
| Generation | 9th |
| Toji (brewmaster) | Shinichi Takahashi |
| Toji guild | Nanbu |
Region
Otokoyama Brewing Company is made in Yamagata prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Words from an expert
The spring water from the Zao mountain range used in our brewing is rich in minerals and is well-suited for producing a dry sake known as “otokozake.” We strive to create sake that pairs well with meals.
Toshiyuki OharaPresident
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