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Nagoya Sake Brewery Tour & Custom Label Workshop
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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Unlike standard sake tastings or automated factory tours, this private experience grants rare, behind-the-scenes access to Sawada Sake Brewery—a 170-year-old heritage producer in Tokoname, near Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture), where traditional hand-craftsmanship has thrived since 1848.
What sets this exclusive experience apart is its personal touch and custom souvenir. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will sample four premium Japanese beverages served in authentic Tokoname-yaki pottery paired with local fermented snacks. Afterwards, you will join a hands-on brush pen workshop to paint your own custom calligraphy label for a full 720ml bottle of fine sake to take home.
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Highlights
2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hands-on Label Workshop: Full use of traditional Japanese brush pens, templates, and guides
Guided Historic Brewery Tour (All Experience & Facility Fees Included)
Premium Guided Tasting: 4 varieties of local brews (3 sakes & 1 plum wine) in a Tokoname-yaki cup
Premium Sake Souvenir: One full-sized (720ml) bottle of Chita no Hanatsuyu or Hyakuroku
Local Food Pairing: 3 seasonal, fermented Chita Peninsula delicacies to complement your drinks
Transportation fee from/to the meeting point
Food and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Sawada Sake Brewery
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).
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Nagoya Sake Brewery Tour & Custom Label Workshop
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Unlike standard sake tastings or automated factory tours, this private experience grants rare, behind-the-scenes access to Sawada Sake Brewery—a 170-year-old heritage producer in Tokoname, near Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture), where traditional hand-craftsmanship has thrived since 1848.
What sets this exclusive experience apart is its personal touch and custom souvenir. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will sample four premium Japanese beverages served in authentic Tokoname-yaki pottery paired with local fermented snacks. Afterwards, you will join a hands-on brush pen workshop to paint your own custom calligraphy label for a full 720ml bottle of fine sake to take home.
By combining ow...
Highlights
2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hands-on Label Workshop: Full use of traditional Japanese brush pens, templates, and guides
Guided Historic Brewery Tour (All Experience & Facility Fees Included)
Premium Guided Tasting: 4 varieties of local brews (3 sakes & 1 plum wine) in a Tokoname-yaki cup
Premium Sake Souvenir: One full-sized (720ml) bottle of Chita no Hanatsuyu or Hyakuroku
Local Food Pairing: 3 seasonal, fermented Chita Peninsula delicacies to complement your drinks
Transportation fee from/to the meeting point
Food and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Sawada Sake Brewery
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).
Return
Itinerary
Step inside the historic Sawada Sake Brewery, a family-run landmark perfecting its craft since 1848 in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will go behind the scenes on the scenic Chita Peninsula near Nagoya to uncover authentic, traditional Japanese sake-making methods passed down through generations.
Sit down for a curated tasting featuring four premium craft beverages—three refined sakes and one rich plum wine (umeshu)—served in authentic, handcrafted Tokoname-yaki ceramic cups. Each pour is thoughtfully paired with three seasonal local fermented delicacies to highlight the regional flavor profiles.
Afterward, unleash your creativity during a hands-on ...
