Sake Tasting: Educational Tour of Six Takayama Breweries

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(5 reviews)
Takayama, Japan

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Your guide is an experienced brewery worker who can explain what gives each sake its unique flavor, with a focus on the production processes and how each contributes to the final product.. By the end of the tour, you should have a good idea of what kind of sake you like, and how to find it.

You will enjoy walking through scenic old-town Takayama as you make the rounds of six sake breweries, sampling a variety of different styles. Remember to take it slow. That's a lot of sake!

Adults only, please (20 years old or older).

There is an optional behind-the-scenes tour of the production facilities at one of the breweries (subject to availability).

What's Included

Optional factory tour admission fee
Price per person includes a selection of samples from each brewery.
Guide Fee
The tour does not include any food

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Nakabashi Park

I will meet you at the red bridge near the scenic old town and we will proceed to the nearby breweries from there.

End point
68 Kamininomachi

We will end outside the last brewery in the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hirase Shuzo Brewery

    This brewery's flagship sake is the most popular among the locals. You can sample any of their wide range of products.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Harada Sake Brewery

    You may sample the sake made at this historic brewery, and see part of the production facilities.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You may sample the sake and enjoy it in the scenic courtyard of this historic sake brewery.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This small-scale brewery focuses on high-quality specialty products.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Kawashiri Sake Brewery

    This brewery has a very unusual sake. You can purchase a sampler set of three of their most popular products to enjoy in the historic building.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Will's Hida Takayama Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Sake Tasting
Sake Brewery Tour
Seasonal
Small Group
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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