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Sake Tasting: Educational Tour of Six Takayama Breweries

Takayama, Japan
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn more about sake, the traditional Japanese drink, on a tasting tour of six to seven sake breweries in Takayama. Your guide is an experienced sake brewer who can answer your questions and give insider tips as you taste a variety of sake samples at each brewery. When available, you can take an optional behind-the-scenes tour to learn even more.
  • A small group size ensures an intimate experience you won’t find in larger groups
  • Learn how to choose and enjoy traditional Japanese sake
  • Enjoy a well-rounded experience with samples of many varieties
  • Opt to delve even deeper and see sake being produced

What's Included

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Nakabashi Park
    50番地4ほか Kawaharamachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0023, Japan

    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, Takayama, Gifu 506-0845, Japan

    We will end outside the last brewery in the tour.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Hirase Shuzo Brewery

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Harada Sake Brewery

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Funasaka Shuzo Brewery

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Hirata Sake Brewery

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Kawashiri Sake Brewery

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended

Alexander_H, Aug 2024
Interesting tour through many breweries in the heart of old Takayama. We’ve learned a lot about Sake. 100% recommended

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