Enjoy a day out in the beautiful mountains of Tokyo for freshly-made sake

Beautiful fall foliage surrounding the crystal clear river that runs next to the brewery.

Sake, one of Japan's most famous products around the world, is often enjoyed with a variety of cuisines. However, its origins are purely Japanese. Although sake has seen an increase in popularity around the world, 98% of its consumption remains bounded in Japan. In effect, one may only be able to enjoy genuine sake in Japan.

When recalling places in Japan famous for their sake, Kyoto and Niigata are frequently mentioned. However, Tokyo is also a city with a rich sake history, home to brewers who preserve an ancient tradition while practicing their craft. One of these, located along the upper stretches of the Tama River, is "Sawanoi," established in 1702 by the Ozawa sake brewers. Thankfully, the old brewery was kept intact and has been beautifully preserved. There, we hope you will enjoy seeing firsthand the process of making sake, followed by a gourmet meal and fresh sake sample tasting, all while you are surrounded by the natural scenery of Okutama's mountainous landscape.

about the experience

Dive deep into the art of sake though a private tour by the makers. Learn about the diverse types of sake and the intricate making process from the careful selection and washing of the rice, steaming and yeasting, to the fermentation and aging process. The tour will conclude with sake tasting and a kaiseki lunch at one of the restaurants owned by the sake brewery, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Okutama riverside.

choose your plan

Full plan including lunch and special sake tasting

Experience includes:Sake brewery tour, special sake tasting and full Japanese meal 
Duration: 3 hours (can be adjusted upon request)
Location:80 minutes from Tokyo station (inquire for further details)
Price:Please contact us to inquire about pricing
Max #  of people: - 
About the Experience※Please note that unlike our other experiences and tours, this tour is not private.

Half plan without lunch

Experience includes:Sake brewery tour, (sake tasting not included in cost)
Duration:1.5 hours (can be adjusted upon request)
Location:80 minutes from Tokyo station (inquire for further details)
Price:Please contact us to inquire about pricing
Max # of people:- 
About the Experience※Please note that unlike our other experiences and tours, this tour is not private.

Recommended for people who…

● are looking for a half-day out in the beautiful nature of Tokyo
● would want to taste exquisite fresh sake
● would want to see and learn about the traditional sake making process at a historical sake brewery