Takayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Immerse yourself in the world of sake on this guided tour through Takayama's renowned sake breweries. Begin at Nakabashi Park, where you’ll learn about the region’s rich sake culture and the significance of local ingredients. Visit three historic breweries, Harada, Funasaka, and Hirase, each showcasing unique flavors and brewing techniques. Conclude at the Hida Local Sake Store, exploring a variety of local beverages. This tour provides a comprehensive understanding of Hida–Takayama sake, known for its clean taste and quality ingredients.

- Start your day with a tour starting at Nakabashi Park, available at multiple times
- Explore three different sake breweries and their signature offerings
- Learn about the unique climate and water that influence Hida sake production
- Enjoy insights into local drinks including sake, wine, and whisky

What's Included

Tasting fees at three sake breweries
English Speaking Guide
Food expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Nakabashi Park, located next to the iconic red Nakabashi Bridge in central Takayama. The guide will be holding a yellow DeepExperience sign.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Harada Sake Brewery

    Experience Harada Sake Brewery, a refined, traditional maker crafting elegant, award-winning sake with pure mountain water and local rice. Taste clean, polished flavors that reflect Takayama’s heritage, and explore a curated selection of premium bottles in the shop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Experience Funasaka Sake Brewery, a modern and welcoming spot offering a casual, diverse tasting experience. Sample a wide range of easy-to-enjoy brews, from fruity junmai to rich daiginjo, and explore stylish bottles and sake-inspired treats in the lively shop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hirase Shuzo Brewery

    Discover Hirase Sake Brewery, home of the classic “Kusudama” label and traditional Takayama brewing style. Enjoy tastings that highlight rich, well-balanced flavors rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, and browse a selection of timeless, authentic sake in the shop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Visit Hida Jizake Brewery Main Store, a curated shop featuring a wide selection of sake from Takayama’s local breweries. Browse everything from classic junmai to premium daiginjo, along with regional wines and spirits—an ideal place to discover and purchase Hida’s best flavors.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by DeepExperience

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Sake Tasting
Sake Brewery Tour
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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