TAKAYAMA · SAKE TOURS
The pours worth planning a day around.
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“Detailed review of sake making process and the tastings were delicious. The host was knowledgeable and patient in answering questions.”
Private Tenryo brewery tour in Takayama with an English-speaking guide and a tutored tasting of five sake varieties included.
“Super amazing tour with guide Dai! The brewery was very interesting and it makes you appreciate the sake tasting after. Would definitely do it again if I’m in Takayama.”
A quick Takayama sake tasting at a historic brewery: learn brewing basics and sip five local sakes with an English guide in 30 minutes.
“bardzo miły i mądry przewodnik. Fajnie opowiedziana historia i proces tworzenia sake. Degustacja też była pyszna.”
Six-hour Takayama food and sake tour with a licensed guide: Edo-era sights, Asa-ichi markets, and brewery tastings with flexible stops.
“A fantastic host, really reacted to and adjusted to what we wanted and how that changed during the day. Thank you so much!”
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.
“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!”
A 2–3 hour Takayama walk with an English guide, rice cracker making, and a Hirase Shuzo sake tasting with plenty to nibble.
“Yama our guide was informed, on time, knowledgeable and great fun. Brilliant tour that everyone enjoyed and was licking their lips after all the yummy tastings....especially the extra pour saké! Thx guys, great experience”
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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