An historic sake brewery that has been producing nihonshu here since at least 1702. It is one of the oldest breweries in all of Tokyo.

What to expect?

Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of this famous brewery, learning about the manufacturing factories and the different types of sake. After this, there is a chance to try some of the sake yourself in the sake tasting room. Note each cup costs between ¥300 to ¥600.

As well as the brewery, there are also a few restaurants, souvenir shops, and two small art museums on site.

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What to know before you visit Sawanoi Sake Brewery?

Do you need reservations for Sawanoi Sake Brewery?

You will need to book yourself a place on one of the free tours in advance. You can do this via the official website. You do not need a reservation for the saking tasting room.

How to get there

Sawanoi Brewery is located a 5-minute walk away from Sawai Station on the JR Ōme Line.

  • Try some local sake and take home a souvenir cup.
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澤乃井
Ōme
2-770 Sawai, Ome-shi, Tokyo
Map
0428-78-8210
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue-Sun; Closed on Mon
Official site
  • 184 m from Sawai Station Ōme Line (JC68)

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