Takasago Sake Brewery
高砂酒造
A century-old sake brewery in central Asahikawa and home of the “Kokushi Muso” brand. Its Meiji-era shop offers tastings and limited-edition sake.
Takasago Brewery was founded in Asahikawa in 1899. Its flagship brand is “Kokushi Muso.” In winter, the brewery builds an ice room from snow and ice, where sake mash is pressed so that the “one-night drops” (ichiya-shizuku) drip naturally in the cold, a signature winter sight in Asahikawa. The Meiji Sake Cellar, a directly run shop in Meiji-era architectural style, offers tastings of several sakes and shop-exclusive bottles, and also displays brewing tools and historical photos. Admission is free, and it is open about 9:00–17:30. It is about a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute drive from JR Asahikawa Station, making it ideal for a visit while strolling downtown.
Opening hours
09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Heiwa-dori Kaimono Koen Shopping Park
- Tokiwa Park
- Asahikawa Winter Festival
- Asahi Bridge
- Miura Ayako Memorial Literature Museum & Mihonrin Forest
- Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial Museum
- Asahikawa Ramen Village
- Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum