Takayama's Oldest Sake Brewery Tour

Discover the rich history and flavors of Takayama on a unique brewery tour! This historic town, nestled in the mountainous region of Gifu Prefecture, was once home to 56 sake breweries over 300 years ago. Today, the city center still boasts 7 breweries within 200 meters, making it a rare concentration globally. You'll be taken to the oldest and largest brewery in Takayama, where you'll learn about the traditional sake-making process and sample locally produced sake. Led by a knowledgeable tour guide, this tour is a must-do for anyone interested in Japanese culture, history, and traditional drink-making. With the option for private tours and the chance to taste authentic Japanese sake, this tour is an unforgettable experience!

Language

English

Location

Takayama

Rating

Duration

30mins

Takayama city is a historic town located in the mountainous region of Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its well-preserved traditional architecture, including wooden houses and merchant shops from the Edo period, and its festivals, which are considered some of the most beautiful in Japan. The city is also famous for its sake brewing heritage. Over 300 years ago, Takayama was home to 56 sake breweries, a testament to its clean water and ideal environment for brewing. Today, the city center still boasts 7 breweries within 200 meters, a concentration that is rare globally. The tour will take you to the oldest and largest brewery in Takayama, giving you a chance to experience the traditional sake-making process and taste the locally produced sake.

Key Takeaways

Takayama is a historic town in Japan known for its traditional architecture and festivals.

The city has a rich sake brewing heritage, with 56 breweries over 300 years ago and 7 breweries still operating in the city center.

The tour will take you to the oldest and largest brewery in Takayama, where you can experience the traditional sake-making process and taste locally produced sake.

The tour is led by a guide and can accommodate 1 to 13 travelers. Private tours are available upon request.

The tour includes a tour guide fee, sake tasting, and visits to the breweries.

The cancellation policy includes fees ranging from 20% to 100% depending on the notice given, with the possibility of rescheduling/refund with a flight delay/cancellation certificate.

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart disease or serious medical conditions.

From $35

/person

Adults

Ages 6-88

Children

Ages 0-5

The booking is non-refundable if you cancel within 1 day of the start time.

Reviews

Takayama's Oldest Sake Brewery Tour

50 reviews

1/1

Behind the scenes sake tour

Great tour learning about the history of sake in Takayama and with the ability to try many types of sake. The tour guide gave us a behind the scenes tour of the sake brewery.

Teresa H

February 23, 2025

Highly recommend !

We visited Takayama because we heard that it's so relaxing and different from Tokyo. But yes it was true ! also attending this tour was a great idea. We could try many types of Japanese food and really enjoyed Takayama a lot!

Sarah U