Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Join a sake tasting & sake factory tour in Nagano. Try a range of sake, amazake, enjoy small dishes (like pickles & Nagano miso), & explore the streets of Nagano & the Zenkoji Temple area.
Highlights
Visit a sake maker who will unveil over 300 years of history as you participate in a sake-tasting experience
Visit a 120-year-old sake factory and learn about the production process
Explore the streets of Nagano and the Zenkoji Temple area
Connect with local business owners and community members to learn about the history and culture of the area
10 meals
Experience Details
Embark on a sake-tasting journey in Nagano, a region steeped in history and renowned for its exceptional sake craftsmanship. This sake tasting and sake factory tour in Nagano covers all the bases. You’ll try a range of sake, amazake (a low/non-alcoholic drink made from fermented rice), enjoy small dishes like pickles and Nagano miso soup, explore the streets of Nagano and the Zenkoji Temple area, then make your way back to Nagano Station.
Itinerary:
Meet your guide at Nagano Station and head to the sake-tasting location
Participate in a sake tasting accompanied by small dishes (pickles, Nagano miso soup)
Visit an old sake factory built over 120 years ago
Explore the streets of Nagano and the Zenkoji Temple area
Tour concludes at Nagano Station
Nagano is celebrated for its exceptional sake production, boasting the second highest number of sake breweries in Japan. Your experience begins as you meet your guide at Nagano Station, the gateway to this picturesque region. You'll be whisked away to a carefully selected sake-tasting location.
Immerse yourself in the nuanced world of sake as you participate in a guided tasting. Savor the complexity of flavors, complemented by small, delectable dishes like local pickles and authentic Nagano miso soup. You’ll learn about 300 years of sake history from an expert and refine your palette with a tasting session including high quality, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and seasonal sake.
The adventure continues with a visit to an old sake factory, a testament to Nagano's longstanding brewing tradition. This historic establishment, standing for over 120 years, provides a glimpse into the time-honored techniques and craftsmanship behind Nagano's renowned sake. From here, explore the atmospheric streets of Nagano, absorbing the local vibes, and make your way to the Zenkoji Temple area.
Inclusions
Sake tasting: Taste over 5 varieties is sake, Nagano plum wine, and small nibbles
Amazake: Taste 3 varieties of amazake (a sweet, low/non-alcoholic fermented rice drink)
Admission to a sake factory
Complimentary photographs taken throughout the experience, will be shared with you after the tour
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the experience
Additional food and drinks outside those included in the experience
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano in JR Nagano Station. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Kindly inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
Participants must be at least 20 years old to consume alcohol.
The tour concludes at Nagano Station. If you wish to continue exploring, you can bid farewell to your guide around the Zenkoji Temple area, which is conveniently accessible for your return to Nagano
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Home to several of Japan’s highest mountains, discover the many secrets of Nagano; from world-class pistes to villages frozen in time, and even a troop of hot-tub loving monkeys!
My husband and I were the only ones in the group. That was actually our luck, as we hadn't expected the routes to be so far to walk - our mistake, as my husband has limited mobility. The guide made...read more
Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and enjoyable, and that you appreciated the insights into Zenkoji Temple and sake tasting experience. Our walk...Read more
We had a great time with Masa on this tour! It was nice exploring Nagano and Zenkoji Temple before the sake tasting. Masa was very knowledgable and shared local recommendations. I highly recommend ...read more
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I’m really happy to hear that you had a great time exploring Nagano and Zenkoji Temple before the sake tasting. It was a pleasure guiding you and sharing l...Read more
Masa was an excellent tour guide, and very accommodating when I mistakenly thought the tour started an hour later than it actually did. He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I’d highly rec...read more
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! I'm glad we could work around the timing mix-up, and it was a pleasure to guide you. I'm happy to hear you found the tour enjoyable and inf...Read more
Masa is a great guide, the tour was relaxed and very informative. We visited quite a few local shops and restaurants along the way. The tour was well structured with tasty sake at the end. Would hi...read more
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the relaxed and informative tour, as well as the visits to local shops and restaurants. It’s great to...Read more
I highly recommend this tour. Masa gave a very good introduction to Nagano and the world of sake. I am glad we were able to interact with other locals as well in learning about Nagano and sake. Thi...read more
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and recommendation! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the personalized experience and gained insights into Nagano and the world of sake. It was won...Read more
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