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Nagoya Sake Brewery Tour & Custom Label Workshop
- Duration2h 20m
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryCooking Classes, Food & Drink
Overview
Unlike standard sake tastings or automated factory tours, this private experience grants rare, behind-the-scenes access to Sawada Sake Brewery—a 170-year-old heritage producer in Tokoname, near Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture), where traditional hand-craftsmanship has thrived since 1848.
What sets this exclusive experience apart is its personal touch and custom souvenir. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will sample four premium Japanese beverages served in authentic Tokoname-yaki pottery paired with local fermented snacks. Afterwards, you will join a hands-on brush pen workshop to paint your own custom calligraphy label for a full 720ml bottle of fine sake to take home.
By combining owner-led heritage storytelling, regional ceramic craftsmanship, and a traditional Japanese calligraphy experience, this activity transforms a classic tasting into an unforgettable cultural highlight in Greater Nagoya.
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What's included
Hands-on Label Workshop: Full use of traditional Japanese brush pens, templates, and guides
Guided Historic Brewery Tour (All Experience & Facility Fees Included)
Premium Guided Tasting: 4 varieties of local brews (3 sakes & 1 plum wine) in a Tokoname-yaki cup
Premium Sake Souvenir: One full-sized (720ml) bottle of Chita no Hanatsuyu or Hyakuroku
Local Food Pairing: 3 seasonal, fermented Chita Peninsula delicacies to complement your drinks
What's Not included
Transportation fee from/to the meeting point
Food and Drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.