Inuyama Sweet Sake Tasting & Custom Bottling From Nagoya
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $163 / person
- Location
- Inuyama
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Honey J Tours
- Meeting point
- ImportantThe experience takes place in Inuyama. Nagoya Station is only a suggested departure hub. You will need to take the Meitetsu train to Inuyama Station (a 30-minute ride), followed by a short walk to the brewery.
Description
Step into a 1597 brewery—a Registered Tangible Cultural Property—and discover Nindoshu, a naturally sweet, liqueur-like sake crafted without any added sugar. As the only remaining Nindoshu brewery in Japan, its 430-year-old recipe is fiercely protected by the "Isshi Soden" tradition, passed orally to just one heir per generation. Beyond exploring this untouched samurai-era heritage, you will personalize two bottles with custom hand-written labels. Take one home as a unique souvenir, and leave the second to age in the cellar—waiting to be poured upon your return visit, or shipped to you in the future.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $163
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $187.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your host meets you at the entrance to Kojima Jozo and takes you through the working and historic cellars of a merchant house that has made Nindoshu since 1597. You will see the traditional rice press, the ceramic jars sunk into the earthen floor that held an even temperature before refrigeration, and the cast-iron hand press still used to cap every bottle. You then taste four to five pours, including unfiltered Nindoshu drawn before filtering and the family's fruit-infused expressions. Guests aged 20 and over take part in the tasting, in accordance with Japanese law. Finally you seal two bottles yourself on the hand press and write your own labels. One bottle comes home with you the same day. The second is laid down in the cellar under your name to mature for at least two years, and can be collected on a return visit to Inuyama or shipped to you once it is ready.
What's included
Included
Bottle sealing on the brewery's hand press and custom label making
Access to cellars not otherwise open to the public
2 bottles of Nindoshu: 1 home with you, 1 aged in the cellar
Shared brewery tour at Kojima Jozo, brewing since 1597 with English Interpreter
Guided tasting of 4–5 pours for guests aged 20 and over, including unfiltered Nindoshu
Not included
Transport to and from the meeting point
Food and additional beverages
Shipping of your preserved bottle
Non-alcoholic beverage option
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Inuyama Sweet Sake Tasting & Custom Bottling From Nagoya take?
Inuyama Sweet Sake Tasting & Custom Bottling From Nagoya lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Inuyama Sweet Sake Tasting & Custom Bottling From Nagoya cost?
Prices start at $163 per person for this Inuyama experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $187. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Inuyama Sweet Sake Tasting & Custom Bottling From Nagoya run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Inuyama Sweet Sake Tasting & Custom Bottling From Nagoya for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Important: The experience takes place in Inuyama. Nagoya Station is only a suggested departure hub. You will need to take the Meitetsu train to Inuyama Station (a 30-minute ride), followed by a short walk to the brewery. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Inuyama Sweet Sake Tasting & Custom Bottling From Nagoya offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
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