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Sake Heritage Nagoya Brewer’s Insights and Tastings tour

Location Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
$266.05
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Tōshun Brewery stands as a testament to Japan's rich sake-making heritage, boasting over 160 years of craftsmanship. This exclusive tour invites you into the heart of Nagoya's brewing tradition, where history and innovation intertwine seamlessly.

  • 🏷️ Sake Heritage Nagoya Brewer’s Insights and Tastings Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 3-hour guided experience with a professional English-speaking guide.
  • 🚖 Complimentary taxi transfer ensures a smooth journey between the station and the brewery.
  • 🏛️ Step inside the Edo-period kura storehouse, constructed with timbers originally intended for Nagoya Castle, and discover the legacy of Japan's fermentation.
  • 🍶 Taste three distinctive sake varieties, each showcasing unique brewing techniques and flavors.
  • 👨‍🏫 Gain insights from the tōji, the master brewer, who will explain the intricate sake-making process during your visit.
  • 🔍 From November to April, witness live brewing in action, adding an authentic touch to your experience.
  • 🎁 Conclude your tour with a special gift: a bottle of the brewery’s celebrated signature label, renowned for its refined flavor.
  • 📜 Explore historic brewing tools and documents that reveal the artistry behind sake production.
  • 🌍 Meet your guide at a designated location, easily found on Google Maps, and immerse yourself in Nagoya's rich brewing culture.

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Sake Heritage Nagoya Brewer’s Insights and Tastings tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

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

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  • Travel Insurance
  • One bottle of the brewery’s signature label as a souvenir
  • Taxi transfer between station and brewery
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Sake tasting (3 varieties)
  • Explanation by the tōji (master brewer)
  • Guided tour of Edo-period kura storehouse and modern brewery
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
  • Additional purchases at the brewery shop
  • Transportation to the meeting point

Meeting point
Your interpreter guide will be waiting for you just outside the ticket gates.
Return details
Your interpreter guide will be waiting for you just outside the ticket gates.

  • We will meet up with the guide and travel by taxi.
  • Discover Nagoya’s brewing heritage at Tōshun Shuzō, a family-run sake brewery with over 160 years of history. This exclusive tour offers rare access to spaces usually closed to the public, where tradition meets innovation. Step inside the Edo-period kura storehouse, built with timbers originally intended for Nagoya Castle, and view historic brewing tools and documents that reveal Japan’s fermentation legacy. Continue to the modern brewery, guided by the tōji, the master brewer, who explains the sake-making process. From November to April, you may witness brewing in action, while in other months you’ll explore the facilities and learn each step from the expert himself. The tour concludes with a tasting of three distinctive sake varieties, followed by a gift of the brewery’s signature label, renowned for its refined flavor and versatility.
  • Travel by taxi and disband.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring a valid photo ID showing proof of age
  • Refrain from wearing strong perfumes, as they interfere with the tasting experience
  • Please avoid eating natto (fermented soybeans with a strong aroma) on the day of the tour, as it may affect fermentation environments
  • This tour is conducted in English. A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
  • Participation is limited to guests aged 20 and over who do not have alcohol allergies
  • Participation is limited to guests aged 20 and over who do not have alcohol allergies
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Sake Heritage Nagoya Brewer’s Insights and Tastings tour

    Location Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
    $266.05
    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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