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Nagano Wakabayashi Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting

About

Explore the rich sake culture of Nagano with a guided tour of Wakabayashi Sake Brewery, known for its Tsukiyoshino brand. Located in the serene Shiodaira Plain, this family-run brewery has been crafting sake since 1896. You'll walk through the brewery and learn about the traditional methods and local ingredients that shape its distinctive flavors. After the tour, indulge in a tasting session featuring five unique sake varieties, with insights on their aromas and textures. This experience includes a refreshing apple juice and the chance to purchase your favorite sake from the brewery shop.

- Guided tour of Wakabayashi Sake Brewery in Shiodaira Plain
- Taste five selected sake varieties with ...

Highlights

1 hour and 30 minutes

Offered in Japanese & English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

1 hour and 30 minutes

Offered in Japanese & English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Guided tour of Wakabayashi Sake Brewery

In-house apple juice

Sake tasting session with five selected varieties

Opportunity to purchase sake from the brewery shop

Transportation to/from the brewery

Dishes or additional drinks

Travel insurance

Meeting Points

Departure

Please come directly to the entrance. If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside. The staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.

Itinerary

Discover the authentic charm of Nagano’s sake culture with a guided experience at Wakabayashi Sake Brewery, the family-run home of the acclaimed Tsukiyoshino brand. Your visit begins with a guided walk through the brewery, where the brewer explains each stage of sake production, from locally grown Nagano rice and pristine mountain water to fermentation and maturation. Learn about the brewery’s history since 1896, the philosophy behind Tsukiyoshino, and how the region’s climate shapes its distinctive flavors. After the tour, enjoy a guided tasting of five carefully selected sake varieties. Compare differences in aroma, flavor, texture, and finish while discovering how rice varieties, brewing ...

Important Information

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

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