Step inside the rich world of Japanese sake at Sawada Sake Brewery, a family-run establishment that has been perfecting its craft in Tokoname since 1848. Set in the historic Chita Peninsula, a region famous for its fermentation traditions, the brewery is part of a legacy of sake-making that dates back over 300 years. The area’s brewing culture began in the late 17th century, when merchants first produced medicinal sake for the Owari clan and shipped it across Japan.
During your visit, a brewery expert will guide you through the intricate steps of sake-making, from rice preparation to fermentation. You’ll taste the pure, fresh brewing water that is essential to creating quality sake, then step into the atmospheric brewery to explore its traditional wooden vats and fermentation rooms.
After your tour, you’ll sample five distinctive varieties of sake, each thoughtfully paired with local delicacies that enhance and complement the flavor of each brew. To make the experience truly personal, you’ll use a calligraphy brush pen to design your own label for a 180ml can of sake—creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.
This tour blends history, craftsmanship, and creativity, offering a deeper appreciation for one of Japan’s most iconic traditions.
Meet your guide and take a taxi to the brewery.
Learn about the sake-making process from an expert, taste the pure brewing water, and explore the traditional brewery.
Sake Tasting with Local Delicacies
Enjoy five varieties of sake paired with regional delicacies specially chosen to highlight the flavor profile of each sake.
Personalized Sake Label Making
Create your own label with a calligraphy brush pen and attach it to a 180ml can of sake to take home.
Tokoname Station
This tour is conducted in English.
A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
A valid ID, as your age may be checked
This experience is booked on request. The owner of the experience will respond to the request within 5 days
| Cancellation Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| No-show or cancellation after tour departure | 100% of the tour price |
| On the tour date | 50% of the tour price |
| 1 day prior to the tour date | 40% of the tour price |
| 2 to 7 days prior to the tour date | 30% of the tour price |
| 8 to 10 days prior to the tour date | 20% of the tour price |
| 11 or more days prior to the tour date | Free |
Sawada Sake Brewery
