Ozawa Shuzo (Sawanoi)

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1702 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 小澤酒造(澤乃井)
Prefecture Tokyo
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Subterranean spring water from limestone caves along the Tama River
Rice Varieties Miyama Nishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Kurabito collective
Production Size Medium (~3000 koku)
Key Brands Sawanoi; Ginpu; Sawanoi Daiginjo Homare
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nigori
Website sawanoi-sake.com
Coordinates 35.8019, 139.1825

About Ozawa Shuzo (Sawanoi)

One of very few breweries remaining in Tokyo. Located in scenic Ome along the Tama River gorge. Cave spring water naturally filtered through limestone.