Takayama’s old town has a handful of breweries a few doors apart, several in buildings that have been brewing for centuries. In late winter they take turns opening their brewhouses to visitors, which is the best time to taste the new season’s sake.
Discover the ancient secrets of sake brewing at the oldest brewery in Takayama. Immerse yourself in tradition and taste the finest sake on this captivating tour.
Most Popular★ 5.0“The tour was very interesting and the guide was very friendly. He answered all the questions. The highlight was the tasting of 7 different sake bottles.Auto-translated”
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65 reviewsFrom $50.86by Happy Tour
Discover the secrets of sake brewing in just 30 minutes! Uncover the rich history of Takayama's renowned breweries and indulge in a taste of authentic Japanese sake.
★ 4.8“Informative guide who made the tour fun. Learnt lots of new things about sake.”
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50 reviews30 minFrom $51
Taste five or more local sakes at Takayama’s historic Hirase Brewery, with an English-speaking guide explaining brewing, flavors, and local traditions.
★ 4.6“It was a great experience. Our guide, Yam, presentation and explanation was clear and interesting. We got to try a few different amazing sake! One of the highlights of our trip to Takayama”
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30 reviews30 minsFrom $44.25
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“We had a good time with Yoko. She met us promptly at 9AM at our hotel and tailored an itinerary according to our interests which is in a mix of food, culture, and arts and crafts. As a native Japanese, her english was quite good…”
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17 reviewsFrom $154.37by Japan Guide Agency
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 walking tour was great with well recommended food stops.”
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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“Gode forklaringer - hyggeligt - rar guide - lærerigt”
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14 reviews2 hoursFrom $77by Sakamoto Honyaku Koubou
Discover the world of sake in just one hour! Join our walking tour for an authentic and unforgettable sake experience. Don't miss out, click now!
★ 4.5“This is a fabulous tour. Luca speaks many different languages with excellent English. If you want a taste of history, miso and info on sake making and tasting this is a great choice. Luca even gave us a great recommendation and helped us with booking…”
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12 reviewsFrom $46.85by Luca - Amico del solevante
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.
“Yama our guide was very informative and we had an excellent morning exploring beautiful Takayama and sampling some very delicious food and sweets. The sake factory tour was also good and we learnt a lot and sampled various type of sake.”
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11 reviewsFrom $130.31by Happy Tour
Tour Hirata Sake Brewery in Takayama, learn how local rice and Miyagawa River water shape its sake, then taste the brewery’s carefully made pours.
★ 5.0“top visit with Fuji san ! funny and interesting”
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4 reviews15 minFrom $33.89
Discover Takayama’s sake scene on a guided tour visiting three historic breweries, tasting authentic flavors, and exploring local sake culture.
From $115.62by DeepExperience