Food in the Alps is built for cold winters, Hida beef in Takayama and buckwheat soba across Nagano, washed down with local sake. Try hoba miso, miso grilled on a dried magnolia leaf over a little burner; it’s the taste of Hida.
Discover the ancient art of sake brewing in Hida. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of this unique tasting tour.
Most Popular★ 5.0“We came from Spain. We are sake lovers. We always wanted to visit a sake brewery where we could see the whole process. Mr. Dai is very professional and he loves what he does. He explained the history of sake, and all its processes in…”
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65 reviewsFrom $160.86
Yield to temptation and uncover the secrets of Takayama's culinary heritage on a Private Group Local Food Tour - the flavors await!
★ 5.059 reviewsFrom $148.62by SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE
Discover the hidden gems of Nagano's izakaya scene on a mouthwatering food night tour. Uncover the city's delicious secrets and indulge in unforgettable culinary experiences.
★ 5.0“I had an amazing time on the Izakaya Food Night Tour in Nagano! Our guide, Masa, was fantasticknowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the local food scene. We visited some fantastic izakayas, sampling delicious dishes like freRead more”
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55 reviewsFrom $119.18by o8Experience
Discover the mouth-watering delights of Nagano's Zenkoji Temple on a food & cultural walking tour. Immerse yourself in rich flavors and traditions. Click now!
★ 5.0“We had a wonderful walking tour with Kasumi and her protege, Tak. We spent a quiet Monday morning walking around the temple areas, the shops, and we had a sake and uzike tastings. Kasumi was very knowledgeable about Nagano, and Read more”
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53 reviewsFrom $99.00by o8Experience
Experience the rich flavors of Nagano's finest sakes on our exclusive tasting walking tour. Uncover the secrets of this ancient craft and indulge your taste buds today!
★ 5.0“Our guide was super knowledgeable about all things temple and sake related. He took fun photos for us. It was clear he kept good relationships with the vendors he took us to, which made us feel special and welcomed. We learned so much! Read more”
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32 reviewsFrom $64.57by o8Experience
Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Takayama's local cuisine and indulge in sake tasting on a cultural tour with a licensed guide. Uncover the secrets of this culinary paradise!
★ 5.0“A fantastic host, really reacted to and adjusted to what we wanted and how that changed during the day. Thank you so much!”
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17 reviewsFrom $154.37by Japan Guide Agency
Discover Nagano's sake culture on this guided walking tour, tasting over 5 sakes, exploring historic breweries, and strolling Zenkoji Temple area.
★ 5.0“The guide was amazing. He was born in Nagano but travels a lot and speaks very good English. He told us many things about Nagano and about sake. A 5/5 experience!”
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17 reviews2 hoursFrom $63by o8Experience
Tour Ishii Miso’s cedar-barrel fermentation rooms, taste a miso-focused lunch, and take home aged miso, a T-shirt, and an apron.
★ 4.9“This is an incredible experience. The tour is conducted by a 6 generation miso producer and the lunch was delicious!”
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17 reviewsFrom $48.69
Discover the tantalizing flavors of Nagano on a food and cultural walking tour around Zenkoji Temple. Indulge in local delicacies and immerse yourself in the rich history of this stunning destination.
★ 5.0“I really enjoyed getting to learn about city and see how oyaki is made”
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16 reviews3 hoursFrom $88by o8Experience
Join us on a mouthwatering journey through Takayama, Japan's culinary paradise. Experience the finest food and sake in this delectable tour. Don't miss out!
★ 5.0“The tour was excellent. Yama our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Takayama. Then we tasted different Saki which was very interesting. Really enjoyed this tour.”
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14 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $141
Discover the secrets behind Japan's finest sake on an educational tour of six local breweries. Uncover the art of sake tasting and indulge in a truly immersive experience.
★ 5.0“Vi är oerhört nöjda med vår guide William. Han lärde oss grunderna till hur sake tillverkas och hjälpte oss lista ut vad vi gillar. Det var trevliga bryggerier och den guidade turen på ett av bryggerierna var fantastisk. Vi kan verkligen rekommendera denna tur, vi…”
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14 reviews2 hoursFrom $77by Sakamoto Honyaku Koubou
Wander through Takayama's culinary wonders on a Special Food and Sake Factory Tour, where each bite and sip holds a tantalizing tale waiting to be savored.
“Mu was very knowledgeable and friendly. She took us to less trodden parts of the old district and found the best food stores for us. The sake brewery tour and tasting was a highlight. Highly recommend”
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11 reviewsFrom $130.31by Happy Tour
Discover the hidden delights of Nagano's Izakaya Food Night Tour. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes, soak up the lively atmosphere, and experience true Japanese culinary bliss.
★ 4.8“This tour was great, highly recommend. Our bus broke down and was late getting in. Masa - our guide - pushed the time for meeting back and waited for us. Masa was born and bred in Nagano. The spots he took us to are favourites…”
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9 reviews3 hoursFrom $108by o8Experience
Discover the hidden culinary gems of Takayama on an unforgettable special food tour. Indulge in mouthwatering delicacies and experience the true taste of Japan.
★ 4.5“Unser Gruppenleiter ist in Takayama aufgewachsen und konnte uns deswegen nicht nur zu den Food-Ständen führen, sondern er hat uns auch noch einiges über die Stadt und Ihre Geschichte erzählt. Dies war sehr Interessant und er hat diRead more”
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7 reviewsFrom $97.73by Happy Tour
Discover the exquisite flavors of sake on our unforgettable tasting tour. Immerse yourself in the world of this traditional Japanese beverage and indulge your senses. Join us now!
★ 5.05 reviewsFrom $71.54by Will's Hida Takayama Tours