The garden is owned and maintained by the Ozawa Shuzo Brewery, which has been brewing sake at this site since 1702.
The name 'Seiryu' translates to 'clear stream,' referencing the high-quality water sourced from the Tama River used in the brewing process.
The garden area is situated within the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park boundaries.
Visitors can view the historical warehouse buildings of the brewery directly from the garden paths.
Seiryu Garden Sawanoi-en is a scenic garden located on the grounds of the Ozawa Shuzo sake brewery in the Mitake Gorge area. The garden is positioned along the banks of the Tama River, offering views of the riverbed and the surrounding forested mountains. It serves as an outdoor seating area for the brewery's tasting rooms and dining facilities. Visitors can observe the local river landscape while sampling craft sake produced on-site. The garden is integrated with traditional Japanese landscaping elements, including stone paths, moss, and seasonal flora. It provides direct access to the riverside walking trails that follow the Tama River through Ome.
The red bridge overlooking the Tama River with the brewery buildings in the background.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to navigate the garden's stone paths and the adjacent riverside trails.
Visit the brewery shop nearby to purchase limited-edition sake bottles unavailable in standard retail outlets.
Check the weather before visiting, as the garden is an open-air facility with limited indoor shelter.
Do not attempt to swim in the Tama River near the garden, as the currents can be strong and unpredictable.
Typically closed on Mondays; if Monday is a public holiday, the garden often remains closed on the following Tuesday.
Maintain a quiet volume to preserve the tranquil atmosphere; smoking is strictly prohibited in the garden area.
