Sake Tasting Experience with Nagoya Brewery Tour

New2 h 10 minFree cancellationBy Honey J Tours

About this activity

Unlike standard mass-market tastings or automated factory tours, this private experience grants rare, behind-the-scenes access to Sawada Sake Brewery—a 170-year-old heritage producer near Nagoya in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, where traditional hand-craftsmanship thrives.

What sets this exclusive sake tasting apart is the multi-sensory ceramic pairing. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will explore six distinct Japanese sakes and craft plum wine (umeshu) using four differently shaped, handcrafted Tokoname-yaki artisan pottery cups to discover how ceramic shapes transform flavor profiles, before selecting your favorite handmade cup to take home as a souvenir.

By combining owner-led heritage storytelling, a 6-variety sake tasting paired with local fermented snacks, and an authentic Tokoname ceramic gift, this experience delivers an unforgettable cultural highlight for travelers exploring Greater Nagoya and the Chita Peninsula region.

What's included

✓Aichi Fermented Appetizer Plate
✓All Experience & Facility Fees
✓Artisan Tokoname Ware Experience: Compare aromas and flavors using four Tokoname-yaki cups.
✓Take-Home Tokoname-Yaki Sake Cup
✓Guided Historic Brewery Tour
✓6-Tier Tasting Flight: Enjoy 6 tastings: 4 Hakurou sakes, 1 seasonal namazake, and 1 umeshu.

Not included

✕Transportation fee from/to the meeting point
✕Food and Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Nearby Attraction: The brewery is conveniently located in Tokoname, close to local ceramic studios and within easy reach of the Pottery Footpath (Yakimono Sanpomichi), a scenic historic trail known for its iconic brick chimneys, winding lanes, and giant lucky cat statue (Tokonyan)

Cancellation policy

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

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