Matsuoka Jozo (Mikado Matsu)
Matsuoka Jozo (Mikado Matsu) (Ogawa, Hiki District, Saitama) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A brewery in Ogawa that lets visitors of all ages see the sake-making site; visitors aged 20 or over can taste for free.
How to visit
- Location
- Ogawa, Hiki District, Saitama
- Address
- 埼玉県比企郡小川町大字下古寺7-2
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
Good to know
- Apply through the reservation form; the booking is not confirmed on submission, and staff reply within 3 business days.
- Sake tasting is free for visitors aged 20 or over who will not be driving. Drivers and children are offered the brewing water instead.
- No tours on the day before the annual sake festival (last Sunday of February); on the festival day, numbered tickets are handed out and reservations are not taken.
- Inquiries on weekdays 9:00-17:30 (0493-72-1234).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Matsuoka Jozo (Mikado Matsu)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Matsuoka Jozo (Mikado Matsu)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Matsuoka Jozo (Mikado Matsu) cost?
We could not confirm the fee. Please check the official site.
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
Sources
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