TAKAYAMA SAKE TOURS
Six breweries stand on one old merchant street in the Japanese Alps, marked by cedar balls above the doors. The 6 below are compared on how many houses you get into and whether a guide comes with you.
Tour historic Hirase Brewery in Takayama, learn how sake is made, and taste several varieties with an English-speaking guide.
“The tour guide was very friendly. The tour is in English. The sake samples were delicious. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the sake. Our 8 year old son enjoyed the tour too. They offered him fresh water instead, of course!”
Taste five Takayama sakes in a historic brewery, learn how Japan’s famous drink is made, and enjoy a short, well-priced cultural stop.
“bardzo miły i mądry przewodnik. Fajnie opowiedziana historia i proces tworzenia sake. Degustacja też była pyszna.”
Explore Takayama’s markets, old town, miso shops, and sake breweries on a private six-hour tour with a licensed local guide.
“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 at six Takayama breweries, learn how flavor is made, and join an optional production tour with an expert English-speaking guide.
“William est convivial et pédagogue; il s’adapte aux souhaits de chacun. Chaque brasserie correspondait à un style de saké différent, ce qui nous a permis de belles découvertes et de comprendre nos préférences. L’option visite de brasserie est à sélectionner absolument ! Nous recommandons vivement cet activité avec William”
Explore Takayama’s old town, sake-making traditions, and six-plus local pours on a private one-hour walking tour.
“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.”
Explore Takayama’s old town, make rice crackers, sample local dishes, and taste sake at Hirase Brewery on this small-group walking tour.
“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”
Pick a brewing district, a counter or a day out.
