Takayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries
Description
Immerse yourself in the world of sake on this guided tour through Takayama's renowned sake breweries. Begin at Nakabashi Park, where you’ll learn about the region’s rich sake culture and the significance of local ingredients. Visit three historic breweries, Harada, Funasaka, and Hirase, each showcasing unique flavors and brewing techniques. Conclude at the Hida Local Sake Store, exploring a variety of local beverages. This tour provides a comprehensive understanding of Hida–Takayama sake, known for its clean taste and quality ingredients. - Start your day with a tour starting at Nakabashi Park, available at multiple times - Explore three different sake breweries and their signature offerings - Learn about the unique climate and water that influence Hida sake production - Enjoy insights into local drinks including sake, wine, and whisky
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Experience Harada Sake Brewery, a refined, traditional maker crafting elegant, award-winning sake with pure mountain water and local rice. Taste clean, polished flavors that reflect Takayama’s heritage, and explore a curated selection of premium bottles in the shop.
Experience Funasaka Sake Brewery, a modern and welcoming spot offering a casual, diverse tasting experience. Sample a wide range of easy-to-enjoy brews, from fruity junmai to rich daiginjo, and explore stylish bottles and sake-inspired treats in the lively shop.
Discover Hirase Sake Brewery, home of the classic “Kusudama” label and traditional Takayama brewing style. Enjoy tastings that highlight rich, well-balanced flavors rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, and browse a selection of timeless, authentic sake in the shop.
Visit Hida Jizake Brewery Main Store, a curated shop featuring a wide selection of sake from Takayama’s local breweries. Browse everything from classic junmai to premium daiginjo, along with regional wines and spirits—an ideal place to discover and purchase Hida’s best flavors.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
We really enjoyed the tour led by Sachiko. She was a wealth of information as we toured multiple sake breweries. Thank you, Sachiko!
Thank u so much Mihoko-San, it was a wonderful experience!
Our guide Micasa was great. He was very thorough with his explanations and made sure we got the most out of our experience. If you have the good fortune to have Micasa, you can be guaranteed a great time!
We had a fantastic sake tour with Mihoko in Takayama! Mihoko’s knowledge, friendliness and language skills really made our day. We learned about sake, of course, but also a bit about contemporary Japanese culture and lifestyle. Book the trip, you’ll have a blast!
Mihoko was informative, friendly and fun. Her excellent English skills and knowledge made our afternoon Takayama sake tour a great success. Do this tour and you’ll have a blast!
A great experience! A very good accompaniment by our Mihoko guide who answered all our questions with a perfect level of English. We highly recommend this tour. Absolutely delighted we thank our guide very much!
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