Ando Jyozo Honten

It quietly exudes a timeless traditional flavor.

Our store was born in Kakunodate, a historic town overflowing with seasonal charm, and has been in the brewing business for over 170 years. While inheriting the techniques we have cultivated over the years, we continue to create Akita flavors that are in line with the times. The interior of our symbolic brick storehouse is open to the public free of charge, and in the Bunkogura inside the store, you can sample our prided miso, soy sauce, and pickles.

Main store interior image

Interior image of the storehouse

Recommended souvenirs

Family tradition miso paste
Naturally fermented, additive-free miso. A masterpiece of Akita miso made using a secret recipe using local soybeans and Akita Komachi rice.

Recommended souvenirs

Family tradition soy sauce
This is an additive-free, naturally brewed soy sauce that has been aged for over three years.
The sashimi and simmered dishes have an excellent shine and aroma.

Recommended souvenirs

Smoked pickled radish
This is a representative Akita pickle made by hanging autumn radishes on ropes, smoking them over hardwood in a shed, and then pickling them in rice bran.