Sake Tasting: Educational Tour of Six Takayama Breweries

Your guide is an experienced brewery worker who can explain what gives each sake its unique flavor, with a focus on the production processes and how each contributes to the final product.. By the end of the tour, you should have a good idea of what kind of sake you like, and how to find it. You will enjoy walking through scenic old-town Takayama as you make the rounds of six sake breweries, sampling a variety of different styles. Remember to take it slow. That's a lot of sake! Adults only, please (20 years old or older). There is an optional behind-the-scenes tour of the production facilities at one of the breweries (subject to availability).

1. 1

   Hirase Shuzo Brewery

   15 min

   This brewery's flagship sake is the most popular among the locals. You can sample any of their wide range of products.

2. 2

   Harada Sake Brewery

   15 min

   You may sample the sake made at this historic brewery, and see part of the production facilities.

3. 3

   Funasaka Shuzo Brewery

   20 min

   You may sample the sake and enjoy it in the scenic courtyard of this historic sake brewery.

4. 4

   Hirata Sake Brewery

   15 min

   This small-scale brewery focuses on high-quality specialty products.

5. 5

   Kawashiri Sake Brewery

   20 min

   This brewery has a very unusual sake. You can purchase a sampler set of three of their most popular products to enjoy in the historic building.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.