Tonoike Sake Brewery
外池酒造店
Tonoike Sake Brewery
Prefecture
Tochigi
Kanto (関東)
Founded
1937
Water Source
Draws from deep wells in Tochigi's Nasu Highlands area, fed by snowmelt and rainfall from the Nasu volcanic mountain range.
About
Tonoike in Mashiko, Tochigi — the famous pottery town — produces the Moegi no Sato brand. The brewery's connection to Mashiko's craft tradition informs their artisanal approach. Using Kinugawa River basin water and locally grown rice, they produce gentle, approachable sakes that pair beautifully with the rustic, earthy ceramics and cuisine the region is known for.