Product Description

Taste and Tradition in Japan’s Historic Sake Capital

Experience Highlights

• Visit Takayama’s Oldest and Largest Sake Brewery
  Step inside a centuries-old brewery that still preserves traditional sake-making techniques and architecture.
• Taste Five Unique Varieties of Sake
  Discover the distinct flavors and profiles of different types of sake, each brewed with local water and rice.
• Learn the History of Takayama’s Sake Industry
  With seven sake breweries located within just 200 meters of each other, Takayama has one of the highest brewery densities in Japan—an ideal destination for sake lovers.
• Understand the Art of Sake Brewing
  Gain insight into how Takayama’s pure water, cold climate, and skilled brewers have made it a prime region for high-quality sake.

Tour Details

• Duration: Short guided tour
• Includes:
  • Guided tour in English
  • 5 sake tastings
  • Insight into brewing equipment and fermentation process
• Price: ¥5,000 per person
• Group Type: Small group

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Departure Point

Happy Plus Tour Desk
〒506-0845 Gifu, Takayama, Kamiichinomachi 22
(Located near the heart of the historic old town)

Traveler Reviews

• “Yuki is a very professional tour guide who can communicate smoothly in English. He is very knowledgeable about the winemaking process and winery equipment. His explanations were clear and easy to understand. The sake tasting covered several varieties and was enjoyable. Highly recommended.”
• “Short but great tour of a sake brewery. Our super friendly guide explained everything about sake and Takayama’s history clearly and concisely.”
• “A lovely quick tour with a knowledgeable local guide. The sake samples were excellent, and I learned a lot in a short amount of time. Easy to fit into any itinerary.”