Toko (Kojima Sokokichi Shoten)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1597 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 小嶋総本店
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family (Kojima family)
Water Source Soft water from Mt. Azuma mountain range groundwater
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki; Kamenoo
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Toko; Toko Junmai Daiginjo Shinei; Toko Junmai Ginjo Genshu
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Honjozo
Website sake-toko.co.jp/
Coordinates 37.9125, 140.1167

About Toko (Kojima Sokokichi Shoten)

One of the oldest breweries in Yamagata, founded in 1597 during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Located in the castle town of Yonezawa, former domain of the Uesugi clan. Highly respected for consistent quality across all price points.