Private Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting Tour in Hida
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About the Activity
This is a private sake brewery tour dedicated for small groups who want to escape from tourist crowds to have the authentic sake experience, including a leisurely town walk and sake tasting. The tour is held at the small country town named Hagiwara, which is near from Takayama but definitely no tourist here. You can enjoy understanding the sake brewing process and the beautiful sake tasting at your own pace without any stress. On the way to the Tenryo Sake Brewery, your guide will share not only the introduction of sake but the historical background of town. Inside the brewery, you will understand the brewing process of sake step by step with seeing the actual facilities and machines for production. Afterward, you will taste various excellent sake of Tenryo (天領) to enjoy the difference of flavors, and you can know a lot of useful tips to drink and order sake. If you love sake, please do not miss this opportunity!2 hours
Private Tour
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
5 cups of sake tasting (only for adults above 20)
English speaking guide
Admission to see the facilities of sake brewery
Local taxes
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Train ticket between Takayama and Hida-Hagiwara station
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Meet up with your guide at the JR Hida-Hagiwara station.View Location
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Tenryo Brewery
1289-1 Hagiwaracho Hagiwara, Gero, Japan, 509-2517*In April 2023, we have amended the tour length from 1.5 to 2 hours, which makes price difference.
The Hida region is well known as one of the best places to make sake in Japan since we have all 3 key factors for brewing: water, rice and coldness. Tenryo Sake Brewery started in Edo period (17C) and now it is representative of sake breweries in this region. They have won lots of awards not only in Japan, but in overseas and it is served in some high-class Japanese-style restaurants. At the brewery, you will see the inside to know more about ingredients of sake and the brewing process step by step. After the special experience, you will enjoy Tenryo’s sake. Depending on the season, they will offer you their best sake and you can find your favorite one. You can also understand the difference of flavors and how to drink sake.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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This is not the meeting point but the address of tour organiser (no staff here). The specific meeting point is Hida-Hagiwara station. It takes 40 minutes from Takayama by train. 12:35pm train leaving Takayama is the best option for this tour. Your guide will pick you up at the station by 1:20pm.View Location
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The specific meeting point is Hida-Hagiwara station. It takes 40 minutes from Takayama by train. 12:35pm train leaving Takayama is the best option for this tour. Your guide will pick you up at the station by 1:20pm.View Location
End point
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This is not the meeting point but the address of tour organiser (no staff here). The specific meeting point is Hida-Hagiwara station. It takes 40 minutes from Takayama by train. 12:35pm train leaving Takayama is the best option for this tour. Your guide will pick you up at the station by 1:20pm.View Location
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The specific meeting point is Hida-Hagiwara station. It takes 40 minutes from Takayama by train. 12:35pm train leaving Takayama is the best option for this tour. Your guide will pick you up at the station by 1:20pm.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants can bring and store suitcases inside of our garage during the tour so that they can directly head to the next destination such as Kyoto or Tokyo just after the tour
- When it rains or snows, we will basically hold the tour as scheduled
- If it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
- The specific departure point is Hida-Hagiwara station, and your guide will pick you up at the station before the tour starting time
- Please directly contact us via our website "UMESEKO TOUR" if the date you want to book is not available on the calendar
- No refund or no alternative date will be given when you do not show up at the meeting time for any reason (meeting time is 10 minutes before start time of tour)
- Minimum drinking age is 20 years
- You can join with your child but he/she is not allowed to drink sake
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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