Sake Heritage Nagoya Brewer’s Insights and Tastings tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Highlights

-Step inside Tōshun Brewery, a 160-year-old sake maker guided by the master brewer

-Explore kura storehouses over 100 years old, built with timbers reserved for Nagoya Castle

-Taste three distinctive sake varieties and discover how brewing methods shape flavor

-Receive a bottle of the brewery’s celebrated sake, as a special souvenir

Tour Overview

This exclusive tour takes you inside Tōshun Shuzō, a historic sake brewery in Nagoya with over 160 years of tradition. Step into the Edo-period storehouse, built with timbers originally intended for Nagoya Castle, and see centuries-old brewing tools and documents. In the modern brewery, the master brewer guides you through each stage of the sake-making process. From November to April, you may even witness live brewing in progress. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of three distinct sake varieties, each crafted with different techniques. To conclude, receive a bottle of the brewery’s signature label as a memorable gift.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guided tour of Edo-period kura storehouse and modern brewery

Explanation by the tōji (master brewer)

Sake tasting (3 varieties)

Professional, English-speaking guide

Taxi transfer between station and brewery

One bottle of the brewery’s signature label as a souvenir

Travel Insurance

Transportation to the meeting point

Additional purchases at the brewery shop

Guide gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

We will meet up with the guide and travel by taxi.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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