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Zao Sake Brewery

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Zao Sake Brewery

蔵王酒造

Yamagata · Tohoku

Zao Sake Brewery is renowned for its traditional sake brewing methods and high-quality products. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the brewery, learning about the sake-making process and tasting various types of sake.

Why it's hidden

Many travelers overlook this brewery in favor of more famous sake regions.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.3· 217 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Tue 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Wed Closed Thu–Fri 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Sat–Sun 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
zao-brewery.jp

Today

10:30–17:00Fri closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Tue 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Wed Closed Thu–Fri 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Sat–Sun 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Sendai Station · ~1h 16m by car

Tags

sakeYamagata

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