Nagano Sake Experience: Indulge in a Heritage Sake Tasting Tour in Japan

Experience the rich heritage of Nagano Sake through a guided tasting tour in Japan. Discover over 300 years of history and indulge in the finest, unfiltered, and unpasteurized Sakes. Taste local delicacies and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Nagano.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nagano Station - Meet your guide in front of Starbucks at Midori Nagano Station. We’ll begin our walk to Zenko-ji Temple, which takes about 20 minutes. The walk is enjoyable as you can take in the local sights. If you’ve already visited Zenko-ji Temple or prefer not to, your guide can show you local shops and a nearby shrine instead.
  • **Zenko-ji…
What's Included
  • High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
  • English-speaking guide
  • Nibbles like soy source beans
  • Amazake (sweet non-alcoholic drink)
  • Miso soup
  • Sake tasting
What's Not Included
  • Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
  • Meal for infant
  • Transportation fee to meeting point
Additional Information

Visit Nagano and embark on an adventure to savor some of Japan’s finest Sake. The Sake brewery we will visit boasts a rich history of over 300 years, offering a chance to taste a variety of premium Sakes, including unfiltered, unpasteurized, and other seasonal selections. Wander through the charming streets of Nagano and the Zenkoji Temple area, before…

Location
Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
Your guide will meet you at infront of Starbucks Nagano station
Cancellation Policy

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

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Shawn_f
Apr 12, 2025
We had a fantastic time.... - We had a fantastic time. Our tour guide Kazumi was great. She was very knowledgable about sake. During the walking tour we also visited a pepper shop and a temple.
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Has212
Apr 5, 2025
Great layover in Nagano - My husband and I went on the sake tour in April. It was the perfect tour for a brief stop in Nagano. We toured a sake facility, tasted delicious sake, and learned a lot about the local city. Highly recommend.
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Mathis
Mar 21, 2025
Visit Nagano and tasting, to do on arrival in the city! - It was great, very interesting to travel the city with a local. Made us pass through small alleys and discover nuggets.
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Edward_m
Feb 19, 2025
My wife and daughter... - My wife and daughter booked The Sake tasting tour in Nagano thru Viator and enjoyed every part of the tour. We met Masa, our guide, at the Nagano station and begin walking toward the Zenkoji temple (which is part of the tour). Masa, who is a native person from Nagano but spent several years living in UK (which is why his English was perfect), explain to us the in and out of the Zenkoji temple which only local knows. We spent about 1 hour at the temple before we headed out to the Sake Brewery (Yoshinoya Brewery). At the brewery, we tasted all kinds of Sake and the ingredients that affect the taste. How the rice is polish, the yeast, etc. We tried at least 10 small cup of sake ranging from the most basic up to the top shelf, even a non-alcoholic Sake which is very interesting (taste exactly like the real thing). During this time, Masa explain to us all the procedure and highlight. We bought 3 amazing Sakes to take home. All and all we are very happy with the Sake Walking Tour and top it is Masa's easy going and knowledgable insight of the subject. Very highly recommeded and if possible ask for Masa to be the guide
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Borderlesstraveler
Feb 19, 2025
Highly recommend tour with expert local guide - My wife and daughter booked The Sake tasting tour in Nagano thru Viator and enjoyed every part of the tour. We met Masa, our guide, at the Nagano station and begin walking toward the Zenkoji temple (which is part of the tour). Masa, who is a native person from Nagano but spent several years living in UK (which is why his English was perfect), explain to us the in and out of the Zenkoji temple which only local knows. We spent about 1 hour at the temple before we headed out to the Sake Brewery (Yoshinoya Brewery). At the brewery, we tasted all kinds of Sake and the ingredients that affect the taste. How the rice is polish, the yeast, etc. We tried at least 10 small cup of sake ranging from the most basic up to the top shelf, even a non-alcoholic Sake which is very interesting (taste exactly like the real thing). During this time, Masa explain to us all the procedure and highlight. All and all we are very happy with the Sake Walking Tour and top it is Masa's easy going and knowledgable insight of the subject. Very highly recommeded and if possible ask for Masa to be the guide
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I6050fujeremyb
Jan 19, 2025
Great Nagano Tour! - 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 this tour to anyone visiting Nagano!
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Mate_h
Dec 26, 2024
Cultural Zenko-ji tour with sake tasting - Masa is an easy going nice guide, with a natural born understanding of Japan culture that we were able discuss with him during our tour around Zenko-ji. The sake tasting was just the cherry on the cake <3
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Saracy4588jo
Dec 6, 2024
Excellent tour - 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 recommend this tour!
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Ellisc278
Dec 3, 2024
Highly recommend - We had a great time! Masa was super knowledgeable about both the temple we went to, other local history and happenings, and sake. We got to ask all the questions we wanted, had plenty of sake to taste (way better than sake in the US), and Masa took some fun photos for us! My pal and I are both guides, and frequently hesitate to take tours since we feel like we can do a lot all on our own, but this tour was absolutely worth it! We would not have gotten an experience like this on our own. You're in great hands here!
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Ellis_c
Dec 3, 2024
Highly recommend - Our guide was super knowledgeable about all things temple and sake related. He took fun photos for us. It was clear he kept good relationships with the vendors he took us to, which made us feel special and welcomed. We learned so much! And had plenty of sake to taste. Everyone in our group went back to buy bottles of sake after the tour. You're in good hands here!
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From $68
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).