{"id":44105,"date":"2025-12-28T21:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T12:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com?p=44105"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:33:09","slug":"sawanoi-seiryu-garden-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/shinise-en\/sawanoi-seiryu-garden-en","title":{"rendered":"Seiryu Garden Sawanoi-en"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Founded in Genroku 15 (1702)<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u90fd\u5185\u306e\u540d\u6c34\u3067\u3064\u304f\u308b\u65e5\u672c\u9152\u300c\u3042\u3048\u3066\u201d\u6fa4\u4e43\u4e95\u201d\u3092\u9078\u3076\u300d\u30ef\u30b1\u300e\u5c0f\u6fa4\u9152\u9020\u300f\u3010\u4e94\u3064\u306e\u5965\u7fa9\u3011\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wgz-HMSFqPQ?feature=oembed\" 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class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-42003\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9cc0f709bc495c50b8bb75f26d30f04c.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-42005\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5eab701917ab461b419fd47649b5a65a.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-42007\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience the full Japanese sake culture in Tokyo\u2019s premier area of famous water springs<\/h2>\n\n<p>About an hour and a half by train from Shinjuku, when you arrive at Sawai Station, you are enveloped by air so clear and nature so overwhelming, with a rich sense of greenery, that you may wonder, \u201cIs this really Tokyo?\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p>Descend the gently sloping road from the station toward the banks of the Tama River, and your journey into the depths of Tokyo begins. Within a few minutes\u2019 walk, you arrive at \u201cOzawa Sake Brewery,\u201d where the white walls bearing the words \u201cSeishu Sawanoi\u201d evoke history and dignity. It is said that nearly 60% of the sake distributed in Tokyo is made by Ozawa Sake Brewery, making it truly a representative of Tokyo\u2019s local sake.<\/p>\n\n<p>True to the place name \u201cSawai,\u201d which inspired the sake\u2019s name, this land has long been blessed with abundant spring water. Since Ozawa Sake Brewery began brewing here in Genroku 15 (1702), more than 300 years ago, water has continued to flow from the \u201cbrewery well,\u201d hand-dug 140 meters into the Chichibu Paleozoic bedrock, nourishing the land and sustaining sake production to this day.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cThe core of sake brewing is an offering to the gods. Protecting the water means protecting the mountains, so we believe it is our duty to preserve the surrounding mountains and forests to maintain the same environment even 100 years from now,\u201d says Mikio Ozawa, the 23rd head of the family.<\/p>\n\n<p>The \u201cGenroku Brewery,\u201d which can be viewed during the sake brewery tour, has been in use since the founding of the brewery. Looking up at the kamidana (household Shinto altar) at the entrance, along with the words of the head of the family, one can feel the greatness of nature, the centuries-long history of human effort, and a solemn feeling akin to prayer.<\/p>\n\n<p>At Ozawa Sake Brewery, to convey its history and background, sake brewery tours began nationwide in 1966 (Showa 41), and the following year the \u201cSeiryu Garden Sawanoi-en\u201d was opened along the Tama River. Later, the garden included a shop selling Sawanoi sake, wasabi pickles, and sake manju, a tasting area, a restaurant featuring tofu made with brewing water, and a museum exhibiting paintings and crafts, attracting visitors and pioneering the role of a tourist-friendly brewery.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can stroll around the nearby area, enjoy the seasonal plants and birds along the babbling stream, or relax on benches and open decks with light meals and sake, and enjoy sake tasting and shopping. At \u201cSeiryu Garden Sawanoi-en,\u201d where you can fully immerse your senses in nature, why not experience the \u201cdepth of Tokyo\u201d?<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">History<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-91-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42009\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Ozawa family (formerly the Anayama family), retainers of the Takeda of Koshu, moved to this area following the fall of the Takeda clan and began forestry and various businesses. Later, in Genroku 15 (1702), they started brewing sake, and from 1966 (Showa 41), the brewery has also gained attention as a tourist destination. In recent years, tofu made using the brewing water has also become a specialty.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\">Come here and discover the depth of Tokyo.<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff5f5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns gap-0 gap-md-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/efb64997bdb215f79e1e7e3d8384f889-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42495\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed1010188cb71d20fe9fe749bc58ae09\">Mr.<strong> Mikio Ozawa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-712ab2f7f8a172cca9cfd5dbd3487477\">23rd Head of Ozawa Sake Brewery<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors are often surprised, saying, \u201cI didn\u2019t know a place like this existed in Tokyo.\u201d By coming here, I hope they can truly experience an unknown side of Tokyo and its local sake. I would be delighted if it could serve as an opportunity to explore Tokyo more deeply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Focus here<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/60725f9168a088b907ca0e94e1f7bf92-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42011\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sawanoi Daiginjo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">720ml 2,970 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom\">This fruity, dry Daiginjo sake is carefully brewed at low temperatures using selected Yamada Nishiki rice polished down to 50%. It is a refreshing sake with a fragrant, elegant aroma. The crisp, sharp taste also reveals a delicacy reminiscent of glasswork. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dc8d31c072c3e89c7cba0bec1f79de8b-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42013\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sawanoi Tokubetsu Junmai<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">720ml 1,430 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom\">Among Sawanoi\u2019s junmai sake, this one is brewed using the brewery\u2019s own yeast also used for Daiginjo. It has a floral aroma and a light, modern taste with elegant umami and sweetness. This sake represents a new era of Sawanoi, highly regarded even overseas. Enjoy it chilled, at room temperature, or slightly warmed while appreciating the changing flavors with your meal.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5e177a6db596f1df26f1ff39c0301604-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42015\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sawanoi Okutama Spring Water Brewed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">720ml 825 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom\">Brewed with famous spring water from Okutama, this is Sawanoi\u2019s classic sake, long loved locally. It has a solid acidity and body, offering a timeless flavor that pairs well with any Japanese cuisine. It can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, slightly warmed, or hot.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Spot Overview<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"ark-block-notice -alert is-style-simple\"><div class=\"ark-block-notice__head\"><svg class=\"ark-block-notice__icon\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"LsInfoOutline\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24 47C11.3 47 1 36.7 1 24S11.3 1 24 1s23 10.3 23 23-10.3 23-23 23zm0-42C13.5 5 5 13.5 5 24s8.5 19 19 19 19-8.5 19-19S34.5 5 24 5z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"15.8\" r=\"3.5\"><\/circle><path d=\"M28 31.8h-1.5v-9c0-.6-.4-1-1-1h-5c-.8 0-1.3.9-.8 1.6l1.8 2.4v6H20c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1v2c0 .6.4 1 1 1h8c.6 0 1-.4 1-1v-2c0-.6-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ark-block-notice__body ark-keep-mt--s\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table pt-3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#666666\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><\/th><td>2-770 Sawai, Ome City, Tokyo<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Phone: <\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"tel:0428-78-8215\">0428-78-8215<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Business hours: <\/strong><\/th><td>10:00\u201317:00 (light meals: 11:00\u201316:00)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Closed: <\/strong><\/th><td>Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday), and New Year holidays<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Payment methods: <\/strong><\/th><td>\u30fbLight meals: cash only <br>\u30fbShop: cash \/ credit cards (AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, JCB, Diner\u2019s Club, Mastercard, Discover) \/ e-money (transportation IC cards) \/ QR code payment (PayPay)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>External Link:<\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"http:\/\/sawanoi-sake.com\/service\/sawanoien\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Information is current as of publication and may change. 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