What other travelers are saying about Tenryo Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
It's a dreamlike place where you can look around the bar while sampling.
There were six types of alcohol on the server and five coins, and I had a really fun time choosing and drinking while being taught their recommendations.
I'd definitely like to go again!
Yes, Tenryo Sake Brewery offers guided brewery tours and sake tasting experiences for visitors. You can explore their traditional brewing facilities, learn about their 340+ year history, and sample various premium sake varieties including their famous Hida region specialties.
Tenryo Sake Brewery is typically open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though hours may vary seasonally. Basic brewery visits are often free, while guided tours and premium tasting experiences may have fees ranging from 500-2000 yen per person depending on the package selected.
At Tenryo Sake Brewery, you can purchase a wide variety of premium sake including junmai, ginjo, daiginjo, and seasonal limited editions. Their specialty Hida region sake varieties showcase local Gifu Prefecture rice and mountain spring water, with many products exclusive to the brewery shop.
Yes, Tenryo Sake Brewery welcomes international visitors and typically provides English-language materials and staff assistance. The brewery is located in tourist-friendly Takayama, making it accessible for foreign travelers exploring Japan's traditional sake culture and Hida region attractions.
I visited for the doburoku-brewing experience.
Each person can brew 2.5L of doburoku, a very satisfying amount.
When you sign up for the doburoku-brewing experience, the owner will carefully explain the history of the brewery and about sake.
You'll get one-on-one answers to any amateur questions you might have, and you'll also receive a tasting of five sake cups. Naturally, you'll get to compare five different types.
It's an experience that sake lovers won't want to miss.
The barrier to entry is not high, and they'll carefully teach even beginners, so I highly recommend it.
I'm sure you'll fall in love with sake even more!
Some people have mentioned in past comments that it's only open on weekdays, but now they're open on weekends depending on the season, so be sure to check out the official website! ✋️
It's close to Gero, so it's within easy reach of sightseeing in Gero.
The trains aren't frequent, but a taxi ride takes less than 20 minutes, so if you have a group, a taxi might be an option.
I decided to drop in while on a hot spring tour.
The exterior has a historic feel, and the interior is spacious.
In addition to sake, they also stock fruit liquor, shochu, and amazake.
When I bought about six bottles of sake, I was given a complimentary sake cup with the sake's logo on it.
When I visit again next year, I'd like to buy something like Tenroku Bairyo.
I'm grateful to have come across such good sake.
I visited for the doburoku-making experience.
The owner was very friendly and taught me a lot about alcohol, so I learned a lot.
The most surprising thing was the soft water that was pumped from the owner's own well and used to make sake. It was slightly sweet and delicious.
The experience includes a tasting, so if you're a big drinker, I recommend taking public transportation.
I had the opportunity to try making doburoku.
First, we sampled sparkling sake and heard a story about sake.
Putting on aprons and gloves, we began making doburoku.
We proceeded step by step while listening to the explanation.
While making the doburoku, we were told about water, koji, and the process of making sake.
It was very interesting.
The finished doburoku will be shipped to you in about two weeks.
After making the doburoku, we used a special coin to sample sake.
We were able to sample five types.
We also tried a delicious plum wine (made with sake) and this year's new sake.
They even bought some sake and called a taxi for us, so we were treated to the utmost.
We were given a tour of the brewery while waiting for the taxi to arrive. It was a rare experience.
I'd love to go again.
