Visiting the Brewery & Opening Calendar
ITO Sake Brewery’s direct retail shop, BOKURA, is located inside a beautifully renovated 200-year-old kura in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. It is the perfect destination for a day trip from Nagoya, Osaka, Ise, or Suzuka—whether for sake tours, tastings, or hands-on brewing experiences.
Estimated Travel Times:
- From Nagoya (via Kintetsu): approx. 50 minutes
- From Ise Grand Shrine: approx. 90 minutes (by car)
- From Osaka: approx. 2 hours (via Nishi-Meihan Expressway)
- From Suzuka Circuit: approx. 35 minutes (by car)
- From Yunoyama Onsen: approx. 20 minutes (by car)
- From Shima Spain Village: approx. 1 hour 40 minutes (by car)
- From Kumano Kodo (Matsumoto Pass): approx. 2 hours (by car)
- From Hikone Castle (Shiga): approx. 1 hour 40 minutes (by car)
Visitors often stop by during sake brewery tours or as part of local sightseeing. Known locally as a place where you can both experience and purchase sake directly, ITO Sake Brewery is a warm and welcoming destination.
Getting to “BOKURA” – Our Direct Retail Store
Address
110 Sakuramachi, Yokkaichi-shi, Mie, JAPAN
- Free parking is available
- Sightseeing buses may park, but narrow roads require caution; please contact us in advance for large vehicles
- For car navigation, set your GPS to 113 Sakuramachi
- Call us at +81-59-326-2020 if you get lost
- Please note: Alcohol tasting is not permitted for drivers
By Train
public transportation
Nearest station: Kintetsu Yunoyama Line, Sakura Station
~40 minutes from Nagoya (via Kintetsu Limited Express and transfer at Kintetsu Yokkaichi)
~7 minutes walk from Sakura Station
~20 minutes taxi ride from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
Walking Route from Sakura Station:
- Exit the south gate and go down to street level
- Turn right past the vegetable market
- Turn left at the end and go straight
- Cross the road and continue straight
- Turn right at the end
- Immediately turn left into the gravel parking lot
- Proceed straight
Follow signs along the route. If you are unsure, call us anytime.
（TEL：059-326-2020）
By Car
Recommended Route (Standard Vehicles)
~5 minutes from Yokkaichi IC (Higashi-Meihan Expressway)
~13 minutes from Komono IC (Shin-Meishin Expressway)
Directions:
Drive straight ahead
①Exit Yokkaichi IC and follow signs toward Yunoyama
②Turn right at “Yokkaichi IC Entrance”
③Turn left at the “Chishaku” signal
④Cross the train tracks and drive straight
⑤Turn right at the T-junction
⑥Turn left just before the convenience store
⑦Turn right at the next end
⑧Immediately turn left into the gravel parking lot
⑨Drive straight ahead