Takayama Food and Sake Tasting Tour

Takayama Food and Sake Tasting Tour Highlights

Discover the picturesque Old Town of Takayama, a charismatic town tucked away in the mountains

Learn traditional methods for Sake production and serving from an expert

Try your hand at making your own regional Sake and rice crackers

Stroll through the quaint and busy markets of Takayama

Why we chose this tour

Our Takayama Food and Sake Tasting Tour takes you on a quick adventure through the quirky past of Takayama with a visit to the region's oldest Sake factory and into the bustling present with a tour of an authentic local market. You'll taste your way through the streets of Takayama, sampling local street food and Sake, with the help of an expert local guide. Be sure to come hungry; you won't want to miss a single bite! This tour is available every day and leaves with guaranteed departures.

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Takayama Food and Sake Tasting Tour Itinerary

9:00 or 13:00 - Meeting point in Takayama

Meet your local guide at a centralized location in Takayama.

Guided tour of Takayama, the Sake factory and the Rice Cracker family

The day begins with a leisurely walk through the old township of Takayama, where your local guide will give you an interesting overview about the history of this region and the fascinating culture of Takayama.
You'll make a stop at Nakabashi Bridge, a beautiful red bridge that stretches over the rushing Miyagawa River below, for a unique photo opportunity for a postcard worthy shot.
On your way to the brewery you'll stop by the Takayama Jin'ya, a unique government office from the Edo period, and the nearly hidden Yamazakura Shrine.
You'll take a quick break at the Yume Koho Hida rice cracker factory, where you can make your own tasty snacks.
The final stop of the day is the Hirase Shuzo Brewery, the oldest in the region, where you'll learn all about traditional Sake production and even do a tasting of some final products!
On the morning tour, you will also stop at the Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market, and the Jinya-Mae Morning Market for some quick treats.