15 Best Sake Tastings in the Japan Alps

Clean snowmelt and long cold winters make the Alps good brewing country. In Takayama, look for the cedar balls hung over brewery doors: green means the new sake is out, and they turn brown as the season goes on.

1.Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park, Togakushi Shrine, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Culture Experience Day Tour (Departing from Nagano)

See Nagano’s snow monkeys, cedar-lined Togakushi Shrine, a historic sake brewery, and Zenkoji Temple in one guided day from Nagano Station.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Thank you to the tour guide, Xiao Hou, for leading the tour. The timing was well-controlled, and everyone was well taken care of. They also helped me check the bus information for the next day, which I greatly appreciate. I will participate in Lion Travel…”

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2.Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting Tour in Hida

Discover the ancient art of sake brewing in Hida. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of this unique tasting tour.

★ 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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5.Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

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

“So much fun even with a small group. I would fo it again! The walk was nice and the temple was a cool sight.”

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7.Takayama Local Cuisine, Food & Sake Cultural Tour With Government-Licensed Guide

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

“Mitsu was an amazing tour guide! My family and I throughly enjoyed her tour of her home town of Takayama. She shared so much knowledge of her history of Takayama. We really appreciated her and the friendly people of Takayama.”

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10.Sake Tasting: Educational Tour of Six Local Breweries

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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11.What Is Sake? Real Sake Experience Within 1 Hour Walking Tour

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

“Luca was so passionate and knowledgeable. We got a great insight to the history of the area and the Sake process. Highly recommend Lucas tours for anyone wanting to know more about the history of the area.”

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12.Special Food and Sake Factory Tour in Takayama

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.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Yama (sp?). He was very friendly and taught us a lot about Takayama's history and local culture. We got to eat 4-5 small dishes around town, which was enough for a light lunch and introduced us to things we…”

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13.Sake Blending Experience : Craft Your Own Signature Sake

Discover a rare sake-blending workshop in Niigata where you craft your own signature sake, learn from expert guides, and create a personalized bottle.

★ 5.0

“I spontaneously joined this blending experience when visiting Shirataki Flow Tap Room and I am so glad I did! Kumi-san is very knowledgeable and explains the background of Sake, Shirataki brewery, the brewing process and different Sake flRead more”

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15.Hirata Sake Brewery Tour in Hida Takayama

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

“The tour was great! Fuji, the tour guide explained everything so well in English. he was the best part of the tour. I learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely. their sake is really good too! I bought a bottle of one of samples we…”

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