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Historic Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting Session

Location Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$51.40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Take a walk back into the Meiji era (1868-1912) and visit this 150 year old sake brewery in Matsumoto City. Join this guided tour and discover the brewery's history inside their original main building. Learn about their traditional sake brewing process and why it is a representation of Matsumoto City and the surrounding northern Japanese Alps. Finish off the tour with a thorough sake tasting session and a stroll through their retail sake shop. NOTE: After we receive your booking request we must confirm availability and start time with the brewery.
Historic Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting Session
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Sake tasting session

Meeting point
Nunoya Ryokan (Traditional Japanese Inn) is located on Nakamachi Street. It is across the street from the bar named "Side Car"
Return details
Nunoya Ryokan (Traditional Japanese Inn) is located on Nakamachi Street. It is across the street from the bar named "Side Car"

  • Kametaya Sake Brewery
    We will be lead by Ms. Ohara, a long time staff member at the brewery and a very entertaining lady. She will conduct the tour in Japanese and the guide will translate in English. First, we will visit the original main building of the brewery, built in 1885. You will learn about the brewery's history and Japanese culture. You will be able to see and touch items from over a century ago, and imagine what life was like at this brewery.
  • Kametaya Sake Brewery
    Next we will see and learn how the sake making process is conducted. Depending on the weather we may also visit a rice farm close by as the rice to make the sake is grown at this farm.
  • Kametaya Sake Brewery
    We will have a thorough sake tasting session at the end. You will be able to taste various types of sake and learn about how they are made and the different taste profiles. You will also have some time to check out their retail sake shop. The shop can handle tax free purchases for travelers.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Historic Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting Session

    Location Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $51.40
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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