We walk and the guide will explain about the local history of Takayama and let you taste Japanese local sake! One of the best in Takayama. Takayama and its surrounding with traditional houses and history and sake breweries all around. Here there are more than six within downtown. We are going to taste local sake, the history of sake and this town, how sake is made and much more. The guide will explain in detail how sake is made in a clear, simple and step by step explanation. For sake lovers, for Takayama lovers!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Visit inside the old town of Sanmachi Suji (Kamisan-no-machi) talking about local culture, history and sake making and sake tasting. The tour ends in the Nakabashi bridge. A glimpse of this beautiful town in one hour!
A very old sake brewery with its great local sake. The tasting has more than six types of sake and few distilled products.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA & LOCAL SAKE TASTING with explanation 1 HOUR! lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $48 per person for this Takayama experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Luca - Amico del solevante.
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We had a great time with Luca, who shared with us about the history of Takayama, brought us to a miso brewery where we got to try to some miso, and he also showed us some of the beautiful crafts of the area (which we loved!). At the end of the tour we went into a sake brewery where Luca shared with us the basic theory behind sake brewing, we tasted some sakes together, and he left us there to keep tasting sake on our own.
We had the pleasure of a tour in Takayama with the energetic guide, Luca. Our tour of the old town included Sake and miso tastings, as well as such at a very traditional restaurant. Luca is knowledgeable, flexible, energetic and fun, filled with love for his new hometown. Highly recommend any tour with him.
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.
This tour with Luca was more than just tasting sake. He offered tid bits of Takayama city and cultural history, sake brewing and even some dining advice. It was nicely paced and very enjoyable... all squeezed into the 1-hour tour.
Luka was so informative with local historical information including all the different Sake's and Grappa. It felt like the tour was tailor made for me. He knew all the answers to my questions and more. Would highly recommend this to everyone
Very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. We didn’t see the confirmation email and missed our time. But Luca rescheduled on the same day for us. We learned a lot during the tour. Highly recommended
I booked this tour as a last minute experience. I thought it odd, but there wasn't a set time for the event. The next morning, Luca sent me a message that it would be in the afternoon but; unfortunately, my train wasn't scheduled to arrive in time. Fortunately, for me, Luca was very accommodating & held a special session for me & my friend. I'm so grateful he did, as it was a great experience! Luca was very friendly & extremely knowledgeable about Takayama & its sake. I'm glad I didn't miss out.
Luca was fabulous! He went above and beyond to accommodate us. I learned a lot and he even got us into a booked restaurant on Saturday night! Truly enjoyed meeting him and taking the tour. Thanks again Luca for taking us on the tour late!!!
Horrible! Don't waste your money. There's no time listed on the ad. I got a WhatsApp message 5 minutes before the tour was to start and he says he won't let me come at a different time and no refunds. Buyer beware!
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 a fantastic restaurant. Highly recommended.
Joanne grazie mille for your kind review! Is always a pleasure being in such company! Have a safe trip! Luca
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA & LOCAL SAKE TASTING with explanation 1 HOUR! | 1 hour | 4.7 (12) | $48 | |
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| EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN & MORNING MARKETS in 1 Hour! | 1 hour | 4.8 (4) | $45 | View |
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