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!
Guide in English Tasting Sake You can see facilities & Kura to make Sake Tax
Gifu, Takayama, Kamisannomachi, Happy Plus Takayama Co., Ltd.
Meeting point
Kamiichinomachi, Takayama, Gifu
You can see oldest & biggest Sake Brewery in Takayama City!
Frequently Asked Questions
The meeting point is at the Happy Plus Desk.
The tour can accommodate up to 13 travelers.
Yes, private tours are available upon request.
The tour includes a tour guide fee, sake tasting, and visits to the breweries.
10-8 days prior to the tour: 20% fee, 7-2 days prior: 30% fee, 24 hours prior: 40% fee, 1 day prior: 50% fee, late or no-show: 100% fee.
Rescheduling/refund with flight delay/cancellation certificate only.
We really enjoyed our time and learned a lot. Yama was great. Worth it for the tasting and learning about sake. We also purchased some bottles to bring home
Carissa C
December 7, 2025
An excellent and tasty introduction to sake
I was the only person booked into the tour so I got a private tour and tasting and it was excellent! Takumi explained everything throughly and clearly about the sake-making process and could answer all my questions. He was a great guide that kept things fun and relaxed. At the end I got to try 8 delicious different samples - would highly recommend this tour
I was the only person booked into the tour so I got a private tour and tasting and it was excellent! Takumi explained everything throughly and clearly about the sake-making process and could answer all my questions. He was a great guide that kept things fun and relaxed. At the end I got to try 8 delicious different samples - would highly recommend this tour
August 1, 2025
Carissa C
December 7, 2025
Great experience
We really enjoyed our time and learned a lot. Yama was great. Worth it for the tasting and learning about sake. We also purchased some bottles to bring home
I was the only person booked into the tour so I got a private tour and tasting and it was excellent! Takumi explained everything throughly and clearly about the sake-making process and could answer all my questions. He was a great guide that kept things fun and relaxed. At the end I got to try 8 delicious different samples - would highly recommend this tour
August 1, 2025
An excellent and tasty introduction to sake
I was the only person booked into the tour so I got a private tour and tasting and it was excellent! Takumi explained everything throughly and clearly about the sake-making process and could answer all my questions. He was a great guide that kept things fun and relaxed. At the end I got to try 8 delicious different samples - would highly recommend this tour
