Translation guide
A facility where sake (Japanese rice wine) is produced. In Japanese, this is most commonly referred to as 酒蔵 or 酒造所, with distinctions based on scale, formality, and context.
sake brewery (general)
sake brewery (as a company)
The learner wants to refer to a place where sake is made, in a general or everyday context.
The most common and natural word for a sake brewery. It evokes the traditional image of a brewery building and is widely understood.
There are many old sake breweries in this town.
A slightly more formal or technical term, emphasizing the place as a production facility. Often used in official contexts or signage.
Refers to the brewing company as a business entity, rather than the physical building. Use when talking about the corporate side.
Literally 'sake factory'. Less common and can sound industrial or modern, lacking the traditional nuance. Use only for large-scale, factory-like operations.
The learner wants to refer to a brewery that is old, picturesque, or part of cultural heritage, often open to visitors.
Again the best choice, as it carries strong traditional connotations. Many sake breweries with historic architecture are called 酒蔵.
We strolled along Sake Brewery Street and enjoyed tasting.
Means 'historic sake brewery'. Useful when emphasizing the age or heritage value.
The learner wants to specify a small-scale, craft-oriented sake producer.
酒蔵 is the everyday word and evokes tradition. 酒造所 is more formal and often used in official names or documents. If you're unsure, 酒蔵 is safe.
While ブルワリー is used for beer breweries, 酒ブルワリー is not natural Japanese. Stick to the native terms above.
I booked a tour of the sake brewery.
That sake brewing company is famous nationwide.
We toured a sake factory equipped with the latest facilities.
At the historic sake brewery, you can observe traditional brewing methods.
You can only buy this local brewery's sake in the area.