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Private Half Day Sake Brewery Tour in Takayama
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers6 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Cultural Tours
Overview
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 Hirata Brewery to modern flavors at Funasaka Brewery.
With an English-speaking guide, deepen your appreciation for Japan’s iconic drink in a truly immersive setting.
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What's included
English-Speaking Guide
Experience fees
Itinerary
Hirata 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 cityu2019s most distinguished breweries.nnThe 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.nnThe water, sourced from the crystal-clear Miyagawa River, adds to the exceptional quality.nBlending 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 u2014 the true essence of Japanese craftsmanship.
If you're new to sake, why not begin your sake journey at Funasaka Brewery?nMore than just a brewery, Funasaka is like a theme park dedicated to Japanese sake.nThe facility includes a restaurant and bar converted from the original brewery, offering a unique atmosphere.nThey also sell plum and yuzu liqueurs, as well as sweets and cosmetics made with sake, allowing you to enjoy sake in many different forms.nFunasaka Brewery is the perfect place to discover a modern take on traditional Japanese sake.
Good to know
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 (u203bin 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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.