A Hidden Teahouse, A Timeless Craft
Tucked into the heart of Matsue since 1896, the Yoneda Sake Brewery (米田酒造) isn’t just a sake brewery — it’s a living, breathing chapter of Japanese culture. Visitors can enjoy a Japanese sweets and sake experience behind its humble storefront. There lies Toyoaki-an, a teahouse where tradition meets transformation in the most unexpected way: through sake and sweets. This unique Japanese sweets and sake experience promises to delight all the senses.
🍡 Sake x Sweets? Yes, and It’s Sublime.
Here’s the twist — this isn’t your typical tasting flight. At Yoneda, sake is paired with Japanese confectionery. This pairing pays tribute to Matsue’s legacy as one of Japan’s top three wagashi capitals. The result? A sensory love story. The umami depth of the sake lifts the subtle floral sweetness of handcrafted sweets. Meanwhile, the confections amplify hidden notes in the brew — rice, earth, breeze. The Japanese sweets and sake experience elevates this pairing to an art form.
🌸 Seasonal pairings mean every visit is unique.
🥂 And for just 3,500 yen, you get a one-hour all-you-can-drink experience. It feels more like a sacred ritual than a tasting. Such a Japanese sweets and sake experience allows visitors to appreciate the culture deeply.
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A View Worth Savoring
As you sip and nibble in Toyoaki-an, gaze out at the serene Japanese garden outside. Time slows. The city hushes. And you’ll swear you can hear the century-old yeast whispering secrets from the barrels behind the walls.
It’s not just sake.
It’s the art of fermentation elevated to poetry.
📍 Plan Your Visit
Yoneda Sake Brewery Toyoaki-an / 米田酒造 豊秋庵
📍 Address: Shimane-ken, Matsue-shi, Higashihonmachi 3-59
📌 島根県松江市東本町3丁目59番地
🌐 Please check their [official website] for hours and reservations.
