Private Half Day Sake Brewery Tour in Takayama
Discover the Art of Japanese Sake in Takayama Join a guided tour of historic sake breweries in the heart of Takayama’s old town. Learn the traditional brewing process, explore normally off-limits areas inside the breweries, and enjoy tastings of carefully crafted sake, from time-honored classics at
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 45 minAdmission includedIf you're new to sake, why not begin your sake journey at Funasaka Brewery? More than just a brewery, Funasaka is like a theme park dedicated to Japanese sake. The facility includes a restaurant and bar converted from the original brewery, offering a unique atmosphere. They also sell plum and yuzu liqueurs, as well as sweets and cosmetics made with sake, allowing you to enjoy sake in many different forms. Funasaka Brewery is the perfect place to discover a modern take on traditional Japanese sake.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hAdmission includedHirata Sake Brewery is a celebrated establishment nestled in the historic old town of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. With roots tracing back to the Edo period, it stands as one of the city’s most distinguished breweries. The brewery draws its heritage from both Ise and Hida. It uses premium sake rice varieties such as Yamadanishiki, as well as locally grown Hidahomare from Hida and Isehikari, a rare rice born from the sacred fields of the Grand Shrine of Ise. The water, sourced from the crystal-clear Miyagawa River, adds to the exceptional quality. Blending the spiritual legacy of Ise with the harsh winters and deep sake-making traditions of Hida, Hirata Sake Brewery produces a refined and elegant selection of sake — the true essence of Japanese craftsmanship.
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- •Children under 20 years old are not allowed to sample alcoholic beverages according to Japanese law.
- •You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- •If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- •You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- •If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
- •Please understand that you may be joined by other customers during the sake brewery tour.
- •Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- •In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- •Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- •Please refrain from using strong perfumes on the day of the tour.
- •Please refrain from eating natto on the day of the tour.
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