Discover Takayama’s Oldest Sake Brewery on a Tasting Tour!
Overview
Did you know that over 300 years ago, Takayama City was home to 56 sake breweries? Thanks to the pristine water and perfect environment, many locals started sake-making ventures. Even today, seven breweries still remain in 200-meter radius at the city's center a true rarity in the world of sake. On this Takayama sake brewery tour, you’ll visit the oldest and largest sake brewery in Takayama — Hirase Brewery — and enjoy a tasting of 5 unique types of sake!
Highlights
- Explore a 400-year-old brewery and its impressive production facility
- Discover why Takayama has 7 breweries within just 200 meters
- Learn the secrets of the sake-making process
- Taste more than 5 types of unique sake
- Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each booking!
Key Information
Description
Step into the rich history of Takayama with a visit to the legendary Hirase Brewery, which has been crafting sake for over 400 years! This tour will take you through their story, from their time-honored traditions to how they produce their sake today. In the summer, you’ll even get an exclusive look at their massive production area. It’s a rare chance to see the inner workings of a sake brewery that has kept its tradition for centuries. Plus, you’ll taste sake that’s exclusive to this region — you won’t find it anywhere else in Japan!