Brewery and Distillery Tours in Japan(15)
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TOKYO
Tasting and Tour at One of Tokyo’s Oldest Sake Breweries
Ozawa Shuzo sake brewery is the perfect place to catch a breath of fresh air away from the bustle of the metropolis. Taste fine sakes made using crisp water that trickles down from the surrounding mountains, then enjoy a vegetarian lunch.
from¥19,800
With sake
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TOKYO
Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour
Unlock the secrets of Japanese sake during a visit to one of Tokyo’s oldest sake breweries. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the meticulous brewing process, enjoy a sake pairing, and learn about the history of this beloved national drink.
from¥14,000
With sake
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KYOTO
Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in Fushimi Sake District
For over 400 years, Kyoto’s Fushimi Sake District has been producing some of Japan’s most premium sake. During this sake brewery tour, visit a sake museum, tour a historic brewery, and taste a variety of sakes with a guide.
from¥24,200
Shopping time
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NAGANO
Miso in Matsumoto: Fermentation Factory Tour and Lunch
Learn all about miso in this tour of a miso factory in Matsumoto, Nagano! The factory has been in business since 1868 and ages its miso for up to three years. Try this rich miso in a variety of foods available after the factory tour like miso soup.
from¥7,000
Rain or shine
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KYOTO
Create a Handcrafted Sake Cup and Visit a Kyoto Sake Brewery
In Kyoto, the prefecture renowned for its sake production, learn about traditional methods used in sake making, then you’ll make your own sake cup out of cedar or cherry blossom wood, under the tutelage of a local craftsman.
from¥12,000
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NARA
Make Your Own Soy Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital (Asuka, Nara)
Explore historical sites in Japan’s ancient capital: Asuka, Nara! In this private experience, you’ll make your own soy sauce in a brewery with over 100 years of history and enjoy a traditional skewered dumpling treat (mitarashi dango) with tea.
from¥12,000
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KYOTO
Kyoto Whisky and Sake Tasting Tour
During this evening tour in Kyoto, stop at an award-winning bar where the bartenders can fix you up a personalized drink, taste seasonal Kyoto delicacies alongside a sake tasting, and enjoy a whisky and chocolate pairing in Pontocho.
from¥35,200
With sake
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HYOGO
Sake Tour & Tastings w/ a Sake Brewer in Nishinomiya (Hyogo)
Uncover the sake-making secrets of Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture! See the Nishinomiya Shrine and stroll the city, then tour sake breweries and taste a wide variety of Japanese sake in this unique experience designed and led by a sake brewer.
from¥13,500
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HYOGO
Sake Tour & Tastings with a Sake Brewer in Kobe (Nada)
Learn about Japan’s national drink straight from the source in this sake tour with a brewer. Explore Nada, a district of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture known for its leading sake production, and taste some of the finest local brews.
from¥13,000
With sake
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HIROSHIMA
Hiroshima Sake Town Tour in Saijo
Saijo, Hiroshima, is one of Japan’s top 3 sake brewing towns. On this tour, find out how their high-quality sake is made, visiting local sake breweries and honing your palate with tastings at each. Then try bishu nabe, a local hot pot made with sake!
from¥23,000
With sake
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TOKYO
Historical Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting in Western Tokyo
Take a break from the bustle of the city in a historical sake brewery in western Tokyo where you can learn about the production, history, and culture of Japan’s national drink while sipping on fresh brews with producers and a sake expert.
from¥13,000
Nomihoudai
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HOKKAIDO
Make Your Own Gin in a Distillery in Asahikawa, Hokkaido
In this EAT! MEET! JAPAN award-winning experience in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, you will tour a local distillery, learn about gin and try different kinds before mixing botanicals to make your own. Lunch, cocktails and snacks included!
from¥16,500
Private Experience
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SHIZUOKA
Traditional Soy Sauce-Making & Brewery Tour in Hamamatsu
Calling all soy sauce lovers! Explore the world of Japan’s supreme condiment with a historic shoyu (soy sauce) brewery tour, make your very own bottle of soy sauce, try various soy sauce products (including ice cream), & take some saucy souvenirs!
from¥17,600
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AICHI
Nishio, Aichi: Taste & Make Miso at a 100-Year-Old Brewery
Only an hour from Nagoya is the coastal town of Nishio, famous for its artisanal miso-making. Here, you’ll explore a brewery with over 100 years of history as you learn all about miso, a key ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
from¥13,000
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HOKKAIDO
Distillery Tour and Gin Tasting in Asahikawa (Hokkaido)
Learn the ropes of Japanese gin making from a distillery owner in Hokkaido’s second-biggest city, Asahikawa! Tour the Takasu Distillery and try different kinds of gin, including their original branded gin.
from¥2,000
Private Experience
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Recent Reviews from Guests1 / 3
While admitedly the brewery was out of the way, this expierence was certainly worth the trip!
We were lucky enough to have a more intimate tour on the day of our visit and the quality and depth of knowledge from the brewery staff was excellent. Kumi, our guide/host/interpreter, was also incredibly kind and helpful. The tasting was informative and unique since there were certain kinds of sake that we had simply never had the chance to sample before. Overall, my wife and I went in feeling fairly knowledgable about the process and we still walked away learning alot.
Another highlight was the opportunity to eat lunch afterwards near by at an udon shop run by a 90 year old woman who was still going strong. It was like eating a home cooked meal at your grandmother's house, give yourself time and get lunch there if you can!
11/10 would drink all the sake again!
Alexander Willis
July 22, 2024
Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour
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I loved this tour! The guide translated from Japanese to English as the tour went on, I learned a lot about sake. Then after the tour the group had some samples to try. Our guide then took us to a local noodle place nearby, that has been family-run for a very long time. They had home-made noodles and a dipping sauce that was very unique.
Overall I would absolutely recommend this for anyone visiting Japan and interested in Japanese tradition, especially if you like rice wine!
Anthony serino
June 26, 2024
Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour
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This was a great tour with Kumi. It was a bit of travel but good to be in a different area. No hotel meet for our tour. The Saki tasting was great and an amazing Ramen for lunch. Kumi is a great tour leader and I’m looking forward to returning on another tour one day.
Alana Chandler
May 19, 2024
Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour
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We had such a lovely time with Thomas! He was very knowledgeable, engaging and funny! We gained great insight into Japanese whiskey culture and discovered new favorites.
Elena Lerner
May 18, 2024
Kyoto Whisky and Sake Tasting Tour
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We had an amazing time with Ross! He was really fun, engaging and attentive to our preferences. If you are curious about sake or love sake, highly recommend!
Elena Lerner
May 18, 2024
Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in Fushimi Sake District
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Walk around any city center in Japan past 10pm and one thing is abundantly clear: the Japanese love a good drink. The country is home to some of the best breweries and distilleries in the world, which produce more varieties of Japanese sake, beer, and whisky than anyone could ever hope to sample!
Japanese beer breweries produce premium pints which are sold in top restaurants all around the world, and have been doing so for the past 150 years. Japanese whisky distilleries have been rolling out casks of world-class spirits and the best whisky bars for about as long, and some have even recently started beating the old-school Scottish and Irish producers for the top spot in the world!
With an even longer pedigree, Japan’s top sake breweries have up to three centuries of experience under their belts; a visit to a historic sake brewery like Tokyo’s Toshimaya Shuzo is a top culinary and cultural experience wrapped into one.
Whatever your poison, byFood’s range of brewery and distillery tours in Japan have something for you. Book your spot on one of these Japanese drinking experiences for an afternoon of culture and history, with a delicious tasting (or five) to boot.