Private Tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and Riverside Walk
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city on this day trip to Tokyo's oldest brewery and enjoy a relaxing day of sake. ・ Private guided day trip to Tokyo's oldest brewery. ・ Enjoy the fresh air and the stunning scenery of the Tama river valley. ・ Learn about the production methods, varieties and cultural importance of sake. ・ Sample and taste a variety of Sakes. ・ Gourmet Japanese lunch in a traditional riverside eatery. ・ Visit to temple hidden in the forest. ・ The tour is inclusive of all food and drink. ・ Great day out for the discerning drinker.
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Itinerary
On arrival at Mitake station, build up a thirst with a stroll along the lush Tama river down to the brewery. Enjoy the fresh air, the green valley scenery and the beautiful Tama river.
The Ozawa Shuzo brewery with its scenic location nestled in the woods next to the beautiful Tama river is Tokyo's oldest functioning sake brewery. At the brewery you'll learn about the production, history and various types of sake. Take a tour of the actual brewery with your guide and brewery staff. Enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch at the brewery's traditional restaurant. After lunch retire to the brewery's tasting rooms to try the various types of sake on offer. Finally peruse for sousvenirs at the brewery shop before enjoying a final drink in the garden. From the brewery walk up to Sawai station, purchase train tickets and return to Shinjuku accompanied by your guide.
Visit this small temple, with its big bell, nestled in the woods over looking the Tama river.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 20 years (the legal age for drinking in Japan is 20 years old)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements or food allergies at time of booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved so comfortable foot wear is recommended.
- The Tama valley is slightly cooler than central Tokyo so weather appropriate clothing is recommended.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- The brewery is located an 80 minute train ride from Shinjuku. Enjoy this time with your guide.
Reviews(28)
Simon was awesome, we felt like we were traveling with a friend more then a guide. Great sake and location and so nice to get away from the crowds and sit by the beautiful river enjoying the view and sake. Highly recommend this tour.
If you like to drink than this is the tour for you! Simon was an absolute gem from start to finish and this tour wouldn’t have been nearly as great without someone as knowledgeable as him! He gave great recommendations for the sake, the food, and took care of everything so we just needed to show up and drink! Make sure to take that tumeric drink he offers you at the beginning because it for sure helped all of us!! Cannot sing enough praises for this tour and for Simon!!
It was good to get out of Tokyo and see this sake Brewery. Guide was knowledgeable and fun. My son and I had a great trip and guide kept us happy between the sake and treats. Great trip you should all go. Also remember to ask him about the hot springs up the rail. Perfect place to finish the day off.
We had an amazing time exploring Tokyo with Simon from Tokyo Memories. From the very beginning, the tour felt personal, relaxed, and thoughtfully planned. Rather than just ticking off famous spots, the experience really focused on the stories, history, and little details that bring Tokyo to life. One of the highlights was visiting Okutama and touring one of the oldest sake breweries in the area. It was such a unique experience and something we never would have discovered on our own. Learning about the history of sake, the brewing process, and the connection to the local environment made the visit especially memorable. Simon is incredibly knowledgeable and explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and engaging, even for those who aren’t big history buffs. What really stood out was the flexibility — the tour was adapted to our interests, pace, and questions, which made it feel more like exploring the city with a local friend than being on a standard tour. We also discovered places and perspectives we never would have found independently. The recommendations for food and local spots were spot-on, and we left the tour feeling like we had a much deeper appreciation of Tokyo and Japanese culture. I would highly recommend Tokyo Memories to anyone visiting Tokyo, whether it’s your first time or a return trip. This is the kind of tour that stays with you long after the day ends.
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the experience and the sake!
Started at Shinjuku Station where i met my guide, Simon. We rode the train past the brewery area to Mitake Station and walked the trail along the Tama River to the Seiryu Garden (near the brewery). It's a beautiful mountainous/forested area along the river. At Seiryu Garden we had some snacks, sake, and lunch before the official guided tour started. During the brewery tour, Simon translated for me, as the tour was only in Japanese. He kept me up to date and perfectly explained the brewery process being shown and asked questions that I had for the tour guide. We then went to the tasting bar and tried (4) different samples of sake out of the (10) that were available. I would highly recommend this tour to get out of the main city for a while, learn about the sake brewing process, and try a wide variety of sake flavors. Thanks, again, Simon!
Thank you so much! I am really happy you enjoyed the tour and the sake!
A great tour!! We had a blast and learned some cool info along the way. The location was beautiful and peaceful. The sake and company was great!
Thanks so much!
This was a fabulous day from start to finish.Simon was a wonderful guide,extremely knowledgeable. The river walk is a beautiful part of the tour.The food and tasting Simon provides are delicious and generous! I highly recommend this tour especially if you love sake,food and nature.
Thanks so much! Really happy that you enjoyed the day and the sake!
This is a fabulous day from start to finish! Simon gives you a fantastic day-history,nature and lots of tasting!!
Thank you so much. So happy you enjoyed the day and the sake!
Overall just such a wonderful tour. Simon (the tour guide), was such a lovely person to get to speak to on the experience of Japan. The brewery was really interesting, with such a beautiful picturesque environment to match. Fabulous sakes, the lunch included was so delicious too! The train ride back to Tokyo was so much fun and went by incredibly fast as we all just chatted. Best tour yet!
Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed the brewery and the sake!
We really enjoyed this tour. Beautiful scenery and a very nice sake experience. We walked through beautiful valley on the journey to sake brewery. The view was just amazing. Thank you
Thank you so much. It was great to meet you both and I am so happy you had a great day. We were very lucky with the weather!
