・Pricing
Prices are set per person for a minimum of 2 people or per group size. There is a per person discount for each additional participant.
・Children
For Izakaya tours which takes you to Japanese bars are not suitable for Children 15 or under, please ask us about children’s paticipation.
・Large Groups
Large groups are welcome. We aim to offer an intimate experience so the tour may be altered to fit your group. Please contact us for more information.
・Solo Travelers
We happily welcome solo travelers. To offer the full experience to solo travelers, tour price may vary.
What we’ll do
Your guide will pick you up at your pre-arranged meeting place and time. You’ll then head to Sawai by train from Shinjuku station, where your guide will assist you with ticket purchases. Build up a thirst by taking a 40 minute stroll along the lush tree lined Tama River, stopping off at a riverside temple. You’ll tour the brewery, learn about the history and production of Japan’s national drink, and enjoy a sample. After the tour you’ll enjoy a delicious gourmet tofu (made locally) lunch overlooking the river. After lunch you’ll visit the tasting rooms and try a wide variety of different sakes made at the brewery. Finally enjoy some snacks and sake in the beautiful garden before visiting the gift shop and returning back to Tokyo.
Your guide will arrange a meeting place with you after booking
Sawanoi: Tokyo’s oldest sake brewery
Experience Japan’s national brew in the beautiful Mitake valley. Sake known as nihonshu in Japan is the national beverage made from fermented rice and the best quality water. The Ozawa Shuzo brewery was established in 1702 and is Tokyo’s oldest sake brewery, making sake since 1702. Whilst it is located in the Tokyo Metropolitan area, the area feels like a million miles from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tokyo, situated in the lush Mitake valley surrounded by mountains. The beloved brewery makes fine quality sakes using the best quality rice and clean mountain water. Come and experience delicious sake in a beautiful location. The brewery is also famous for its high quality Tofu and there is a delicous restaurant serving gourmet tofu based dishes overlooking the stunning Tama river.
Your Guide
Hi. I am Simon. I am a British guy living in Tokyo for the past 17 years. I am a friendly, easy going, cheerful, guy who loves both to travel and to share my city with others. I love to share life with old friends and new and giving people memorable experiences brings me great joy. I am pretty spontaneous and nothing fills me with more joy than a night on the town experiencing tasty food, enjoying unusual drinks and making new friends. My motto is “Eat, drink and be merry’ and I hope you join me for some fantastic adventures.
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Experience the atmosphere of Tokyo’s old world Shitamachi
Shop and eat like a local on one of Tokyo’s oldest shopping streets.
Sample artisanal street food
Browse for unsual foodie sousvenirs