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Sake Tasting Experience with Nagoya Brewery Tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Unlike standard mass-market tastings or automated factory tours, this private experience grants rare, behind-the-scenes access to Sawada Sake Brewery—a 170-year-old heritage producer near Nagoya in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, where traditional hand-craftsmanship thrives.
What sets this exclusive sake tasting apart is the multi-sensory ceramic pairing. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will explore six distinct Japanese sakes and craft plum wine (umeshu) using four differently shaped, handcrafted Tokoname-yaki artisan pottery cups to discover how ceramic shapes transform flavor profiles, before selecting your favorite handmade cup to take home as a souvenir.
By combining owner-led...
Highlights
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Aichi Fermented Appetizer Plate
All Experience & Facility Fees
Artisan Tokoname Ware Experience: Compare aromas and flavors using four Tokoname-yaki cups.
Nearby Attraction: The brewery is conveniently located in Tokoname, close to local ceramic studios and within easy reach of the Pottery Footpath (Yakimono Sanpomichi), a scenic historic trail known for its iconic brick chimneys, winding lanes, and giant lucky cat statue (Tokonyan)
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Sake Tasting Experience with Nagoya Brewery Tour
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Unlike standard mass-market tastings or automated factory tours, this private experience grants rare, behind-the-scenes access to Sawada Sake Brewery—a 170-year-old heritage producer near Nagoya in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, where traditional hand-craftsmanship thrives.
What sets this exclusive sake tasting apart is the multi-sensory ceramic pairing. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will explore six distinct Japanese sakes and craft plum wine (umeshu) using four differently shaped, handcrafted Tokoname-yaki artisan pottery cups to discover how ceramic shapes transform flavor profiles, before selecting your favorite handmade cup to take home as a souvenir.
By combining owner-led...
Highlights
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Aichi Fermented Appetizer Plate
All Experience & Facility Fees
Artisan Tokoname Ware Experience: Compare aromas and flavors using four Tokoname-yaki cups.
Nearby Attraction: The brewery is conveniently located in Tokoname, close to local ceramic studios and within easy reach of the Pottery Footpath (Yakimono Sanpomichi), a scenic historic trail known for its iconic brick chimneys, winding lanes, and giant lucky cat statue (Tokonyan)
Return
Itinerary
Step inside the historic Sawada Sake Brewery in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, a celebrated cultural landmark on the scenic Chita Peninsula. Famous for crafting the renowned 'Hakurou' sake, this traditional Japanese brewery offers a fascinating glimpse into authentic, centuries-old brewing techniques. During your guided visit, you will explore the beautifully preserved wooden brewery buildings, learn about the intricate rice fermentation process, and discover how Tokoname’s famous pottery heritage intertwines with local sake culture. Your experience concludes with an immersive sake tasting session, allowing you to sample premium, locally brewed Japanese sake directly at the source. This is a mu...
