Tamura Shuzojo (田村酒造場)
Tamura Shuzojo is a sake brewery on the Tamagawa Canal in Fussa, Tokyo, brewing since 1822 and known for Kasen, made with well water from its own grounds.
What kind of brewery is Tamura Shuzojo?
Tamura Shuzojo is a sake brewery in Fussa, Tokyo, founded in 1822 (Bunsei 5). It stands beside the Tamagawa Canal, and its main label Kasen is explained as taking its name from the delight of finding a good well on the grounds. Its main labels are Kasen and Tamura, including daiginjo and tokubetsu junmai. Tours are by reservation, with tasting offered during the visit.
- Water
- Well water from its own grounds
Can you visit Tamura Shuzojo?
- Tours
Tours by reservation (tasting only during a tour). Open 8:00 to 17:00; closed Sundays, Mondays, holidays and the New Year period.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: seishu-kasen.com, japansake.or.jp
Japan Sake Awards
A prize-winner in 5 of the 9 contests from brewing year 2017 to 2025.
Source: the prize lists of the Japan Sake Awards (National Research Institute of Brewing and Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association). Brewing year 2019 had no final judging, so no gold prizes.