Forty minutes from Shinjuku, the center of Tokyo, surrounded by abundant greenery and beautiful scenery, sits the Ishikawa sake brewery. Visitors are first greeted by a shrine to the god of rice (Daikoku) and water (Benten), and a pair of trees that are said to be 700 and 400 years-old, respectively, add to the hallowed atmosphere.

There are two buildings for creating sake as well as a separate small brewery for making a local brand of beer, making for a varied and fascinating tour.
If the lecture on the history of sake and the method of brewing make you thirsty, you can apply your newfound knowledge with a tasting of the facility's creations. A few sips of the delicious sake and fresh beer are sure to enhance the pleasure of your visit!!

Access: 15 minute walk / 5 minute drive from JR Haijima Station
(50 min. from Shinjuku Station)