TAKAYAMA · SAKE TOURS
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The 8 takayama sake tours worth setting aside an afternoon for. The brewery visits and tastings travellers rate the highest here, with what is poured, who pours it and what it costs.
Visit Hirase Shuzo in Takayama, see how sake is made, and enjoy an English-led tasting during a short brewery walk-through.
Most Popular“It was a good event, although the group was very small (3 people + guide) and it felt a bit awkward. But the history of brewery and tasting sake was very nice ^^”
Private Tenryo brewery tour in Takayama with an English-speaking guide and a tutored tasting of five sake varieties included.
“We came from Spain. We are sake lovers. We always wanted to visit a sake brewery where we could see the whole process. Mr. Dai is very professional and he loves what he does. He explained the history of sake, and all its processes in great detail. He answered all our questions. The brewery staff…”
A quick Takayama sake tasting at a historic brewery: learn brewing basics and sip five local sakes with an English guide in 30 minutes.
“Informative guide who made the tour fun. Learnt lots of new things about sake.”
Six-hour Takayama food and sake tour with a licensed guide: Edo-era sights, Asa-ichi markets, and brewery tastings with flexible stops.
“My partner and my brother and I visited Japan in May 2023. We were glad to have seen Takayama, and thrilled to have Yoko as a tour guide. She was responsible and diligent in her communications ahead of time so that we knew how to mRead more”
Taste sake from six Takayama breweries in a 2-hour English small-group walk. Learn flavors, pick your favorites, and choose the best bottle.
“Gode forklaringer - hyggeligt - rar guide - lærerigt”
A one-hour private Takayama walk through Sanmachi Suji with guided local sake tasting and brewery lessons, ending at Nakabashi.
“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.”
A 2–3 hour Takayama walk with an English guide, rice cracker making, and a Hirase Shuzo sake tasting with plenty to nibble.
“The food was excellent, the sake was great, The guide was spectacular, his knowledge of the old town in takayama really resonated with me.”
Walk Takayama’s old streets on a small-group sake tasting tour with a brewer guide, multiple breweries, and included samples for adults 20+.
“Interesting tour through many breweries in the heart of old Takayama. We’ve learned a lot about Sake. 100% recommended”
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