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).
82 Kamiichinomachi, Takayama, Japan
This brewery's flagship sake is the most popular among the locals. You can sample any of their wide range of products.
10 Kamisannomachi Takayamashi Gifu, Takayama, Japan
You may sample the sake made at this historic brewery, and see part of the production facilities.
105 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Japan
You may sample the sake and enjoy it in the scenic courtyard of this historic sake brewery.
60 Kamininomachi, Takayama, Japan
This small-scale brewery focuses on high-quality specialty products.
68 Kamininomachi, Takayama, Japan
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.
I will meet you at the red bridge near the scenic old town and we will proceed to the nearby breweries from there.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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