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Takayama Sake 101 History, Culture and Tasting
Gifu
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Discover Takayama’s old town through its sake, culture, and history. On this guided walking tour, visit local sake breweries, taste authentic Hida sake, and learn how the region’s cold climate, clean mountain water, and long brewing traditions shape its unique flavors. Along the way, explore charming historic streets and hear stories about Takayama’s merchant culture, festivals, and local life. A relaxed and enjoyable experience for travelers who want more than just sightseeing.
Please note that the breweries visited may change depending on the operating status of each sake brewery on the day of the tour. In such cases, we may guide you to other local sake breweries instead.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Takayama’s sake is shaped by cold mountain weather, clean Hida water, and quality rice. Enjoy smooth, aromatic local sake from historic breweries in the old town.
Takayama History & Culture Introduction
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Happy Plus Takayama Corporation
Our meeting point is our tour desk where we have a company sign. A guide will be waiting for customers there.
Return
Takayama Sake 101 History, Culture and Tasting
Gifu
About
Discover Takayama’s old town through its sake, culture, and history. On this guided walking tour, visit local sake breweries, taste authentic Hida sake, and learn how the region’s cold climate, clean mountain water, and long brewing traditions shape its unique flavors. Along the way, explore charming historic streets and hear stories about Takayama’s merchant culture, festivals, and local life. A relaxed and enjoyable experience for travelers who want more than just sightseeing.
Please note that the breweries visited may change depending on the operating status of each sake brewery on the day of the tour. In such cases, we may guide you to other local sake breweries instead.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Takayama’s sake is shaped by cold mountain weather, clean Hida water, and quality rice. Enjoy smooth, aromatic local sake from historic breweries in the old town.
Takayama History & Culture Introduction
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Happy Plus Takayama Corporation
Our meeting point is our tour desk where we have a company sign. A guide will be waiting for customers there.
Return
Itinerary
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Hirase Shuzo Brewery
Visit Hirase Brewery, the oldest sake brewery in Takayama, founded in 1623 and known for its signature brand, Kusudama. Located in the historic old town, this family-run brewery has preserved traditional sake-making techniques for over 400 years, using quality rice and the cold climate of Hida to create refined local sake. A great stop for travelers who want to experience Takayama’s deep sake culture in an authentic setting.
20 minutes
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Harada Sake Brewery
Visit Harada Brewery, a historic sake brewery in Takayama’s old town founded in 1855. Known for its signature brand Sansha, the brewery continues to make Hida local sake using the region’s clean water, quality rice, and cold mountain climate. Located along the charming Sanmachi Street, it is a great stop for travelers who want to experience authentic sake culture in the heart of Takayama.
