Sakamichi Brewing Tachikawa: Pints & BYOF in Tokyo

Hi! I’m Riho, a craft beer enthusiast

I revisited Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo (東京・立川) after about a year!Opened in March 2020, this brewery was co-founded by Matthew Boyton from the UK and Daniel Bellamy from the US.Pint-size pours & BYOF (bring your own food) — a winning formula backed by an Untappd rating of 3.82.

🏠 Sakamichi Brewing Basic Information

📍 Address	Aoki Building 103, 2-6-5 Shibasakicho, Tachikawa, Tokyo
🚃 Access	JR Tachikawa Station South Exit, 6 min walk / Tama Monorail Tachikawa-Minami Station, 5 min walk
🕐 Hours	Mon-Thu 12:00-21:00 (LO 20:30) / Fri-Sun 12:00-22:00 (LO 21:30)
🍺 Taps	12 taps (house-brewed + guest beers)
🌐 Official Site	sakamichibrewing.com
📷 Instagram	@sakamichibrewing
📊 Untappd	★3.82 / 5.0 (2,356 ratings, 3,181 check-ins)

✨ Facilities & Atmosphere

A glass-fronted shop about 6 minutes’ walk from Tachikawa Station’s South Exit. The brewing equipment (600L/batch x 3 tanks) is visible up close from inside, giving you the authentic brewery atmosphere. The warm wood-tone interior is comfortable for both solo visitors and groups.

In December 2024, a second location “Sakamichi North” opened at Tachikawa Station’s North Exit. The brewery values community bonds, with crowdfunding supporters even participating in collaborative beer development.

🍺 Beer Experience: Authentic Craft Beer in Pint Size

Sakamichi Brewing’s biggest draw is their pint-size (approx. 473ml) pours. The flagship “Shibasaki Session IPA” (4.5%) features aromatic Amarillo hops with solid umami beneath its sessionable lightness. The “Big Ticket IPA” earns an Untappd 3.99, delivering classic American IPA flavors.

🍺 Flavor Profile (Shibasaki Session IPA)

Flavor Element	Intensity (1-5)	Characteristics
🟠 Bitterness	3/5	Moderate session-style bitterness
🟢 Sweetness	2/5	Light malt sweetness
🔵 Acidity	1/5	Almost none
🟣 Body	2/5	Light to medium-light
🟡 Aroma	4/5	Citrus & fruity from Amarillo hops

🍽️ Bring Your Own Food!

Sakamichi Brewing allows BYOF (bring your own food). The venue only offers light snacks like nuts, but takeout and delivery from nearby restaurants are welcome. Create your own food and craft beer pairing! Growler fills (10ml/22 yen) are also available.

📊 Untappd Popular Beer Rankings

Beer Name	スタイル	Untappd Rating
Tartphobia	Sour IPA	★4.01
Big Ticket IPA	American IPA	★3.99
Anniversary IPA	American IPA	★3.97
Ohio Gozaimasu!	Coffee Stout	★3.96
Tachikawa Hop City	Hazy Pale Ale	★3.86
Shibasaki Session	Session IPA	★3.71

📸 Visit Report

Check out our visit on Instagram below 👇

Riho シアトル クラフトビール on Instagram: "【#リホブルワリー No.241 #リホアメリカブルワリー No. 143】 🍻 驚きの美味しさ！立川の「坂道ブルイング」へ一年ぶりの訪問 🍻 なんと一年以上ぶりに、立川にある【坂道ブルイング (Sakamichi Brewing)】さんにお邪魔してきました✨ 久しぶりにこちらの自家醸造ビールを飲んでみて、本当にびっくり…！😳 もともと美味しかったんですが、さらにクオリティが進化していてめちゃくちゃ美味しくなってました👏 醸造へのこだわりと情熱がグラス一杯に詰まっているのを感じて大感動です😭✨ そして何より、美味しいビールをたっぷり満喫できる「パイントサイズ」があるのが本当にありがたい🍺💕 ズラリと並んだ魅力的なタップリスト（黒板のメニューを見るだけでワクワク！）の中から選んだお気に入りの一杯を、大きなパイントグラスで心ゆくまで味わえる幸せ…もう最高です！ 坂道ブルイングさんはフードの持ち込みも自由なので、好きなものを持ち込んでビールとのペアリングを楽しむのもおすすめですよ🍕 クラフトビール好きなら絶対に行くべき、居心地抜群のブルワリー。次は一年も空けずに、またすぐ飲みに行きます🏃‍♂️💨 📍 坂道ブルイング (Sakamichi Brewing) 東京都立川市柴崎町2-6-5 青木ビルディング 103 （立川駅南口から徒歩数分🚶‍♀️） #坂道ブルイング #sakamichibrewing #立川 立川グルメ 立川カフェ 立川クラフトビール クラフトビール craftbeer ビアスタグラム ビール党 ビール好きと繋がりたい 東京ブルワリー マイクロブルワリー パイントグラス タップルーム ビアバー クラフトビール愛好家 ビール部 クラフトビール好き スタウト IPA"

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🌐 Web Reviews & Ratings

Platform	評価	Notes
Untappd	★3.82 / 5.0	2,356 ratings, 110+ beers brewed
Tabelog	Listed	Beer bar category

🏆 Overall Rating: 4.3/5 ★★★★☆

Overall Score	★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Comment	Pint-size pours + BYOF + authentic beer. Tachikawa’s leading microbrewery

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I get to Sakamichi Brewing?

About 6 minutes walk from JR Tachikawa Station South Exit, or 5 minutes from Tama Monorail Tachikawa-Minami Station. “Sakamichi North” also opened at the North Exit in December 2024.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes, BYOF is welcome. Delivery from nearby is also OK. The venue offers light snacks like nuts.

Do they serve pint sizes?

Yes, pint-size pours (approx. 473ml) are available. Growler fills (10ml/22 yen) are also offered.

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• 【Riho BreweryNo.236】和泉ブルワリー（狛江）（ポートランド直系のベルジャンエール）
• 【Riho BreweryNo.232】うちゅうBrewing 虎ノ門（山梨発の宇宙IPA）
• クランクビール（板橋）（立ち飲みスタイルのクラフトビール）
• Tokyo Ale Works（板橋）（22種のタップと絶品バーガー）

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