Sawanoi Ozawa Brewery: A Taste of Tradition
Discover Tokyo's oldest sake brewery in the scenic Okutama region, offering tours, tastings, and a tranquil escape from the city.
Nestled in the verdant Okutama region of Tokyo, Sawanoi Ozawa Brewery offers a serene escape and a deep dive into Japanese sake culture. Founded in 1702, this historic brewery combines traditional methods with the pure waters of the Tama River to produce its exquisite Sawanoi sake, loved by locals for over 300 years.
A brief summary to Sawanoi - Ozawa brewery
- 2 Chome-770 Sawai, Ome, 2 Chome Sawai, Tokyo, 198-0172, JP
- +81428-78-8215
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Take the JR Ome Line from Shinjuku to Sawai Station for convenient access to the brewery.
- Book a brewery tour in advance to learn about the sake-making process (English tours available on select dates).
- Enjoy a sake tasting at the Sawanoi Tasting Place and sample different varieties of sake.
- Explore the beautiful Japanese garden and the surrounding Mitake Valley.
- Visit the brewery's restaurant to savor traditional Japanese cuisine paired with Sawanoi sake.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The most convenient way to reach Sawanoi Ozawa Brewery is by train. From Shinjuku Station, take the JR Chuo Line to Ome Station, then transfer to the JR Ome Line and continue to Sawai Station. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes. From Sawai Station, it's a 3-5 minute walk to the brewery. Cost: * JR Train from Shinjuku to Sawai: Approximately ¥900-1200 (depending on the type of train).
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Taxi
While not recommended for the entire journey from central Tokyo, a taxi from Ome or Haijima Station could be an option. From Ome Station, the taxi ride is approximately 15-20 minutes. Cost: * Taxi from Ome Station to Sawanoi Ozawa Brewery: Approximately ¥3,000-4,000.
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Walking
From Sawai Station, exit the ticket gate and go down the hill. Turn left at the intersection, and Ozawa Brewery will immediately come into view. The walk is about 3-5 minutes.
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