Sake Brewery Private Tour in Nagano

5.0(1)3 hFree cancellationBy Yuka's Japanese Culture Tour

About this activity

Are you a Sake beginner or an expert?

This Sake brewery private tour brings you not only to the world of Sake but also exclusive cultural experiences.

I will take you to Ichinoya Sake Brewery, established in 1865, which still produces high quality Sake with traditional methods. You will see the house’s brewing process mostly by human hands with limited mechanicals, which is designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2024.

The tour includes;

- Visiting Ichinoya Sake Brewery, discover how Sake is made

- Sake tasting

- Lunch with local ingredients over Ichinoya’s series of Sake at Wachigai restaurant, whose building is traditional Machiya style build in late Edo period, with great atmosphere

- Shopping Sake and other local products

It starts at 11:00am and takes about 2~3 hours including lunch.

Free after lunch.

This tour can take at most 6 people. Tour is held only once a day.

What's included

✓Sake tasting
✓Lunch with local ingredients at Wachigai restaurant, whose building is traditional style with great atmosphere. Let us know dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, in advance.
✓In person guide

Not included

✕Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

When you arrive at Omachi station, walk straight on the main street to the North. After 10min, you will find the Ichinoya sign with old building.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The brewery is highly sensitive to enzymes, so if you have eaten Kimchi or Natto on the day of the tour, you will not be allowed to enter the brewery.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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