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.
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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.
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Zenko-ji Temple - Upon arrival at Zenko-ji Temple, your guide will not only introduce you to the temple but also to Nagano’s relaxed area, including some local shops around the temple.
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Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori - Arrive at a sake tasting spot where you can sample various types of sake along with snacks like soy sauce beans and Japanese pickles. You can also enjoy Nagano’s specialty, miso soup.
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Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori - Visit an old sake factory, over 120 years old, to learn about the sake-making process. Although it’s no longer in use, it offers a glimpse into the traditional methods.
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Nagano Station - After sake tasting, we’ll walk back to Nagano Station (a 20-minute walk). The tour lasts about 2 hours and concludes at Nagano Station. If you wish to explore more, such as visiting restaurants, you can part ways with your guide near Zenko-ji Temple, from where it’s easy to return to Nagano Station on your own.
- 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
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
- Meal for infant
- Transportation fee to meeting point
Come to Nagano and join this experience to taste one of the best Sake in Japan. The Sake maker we’ll explore has over 300 years history and you will taste the differences between Sakes of the highest quality, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and many other seasonable Sakes.
- Taste more than 5 local Sakes including Nagano’s plum wine with nibbles like soy source beans and some Japanese pickles.
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Taste 3 different Amazake(non alcoholic sweet drink)
-Complimentary photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour - You can have Nagano’s miso soup
- Admission free to visit old sake factory
- Explore Nagano’s laid back area around Zenkoji temple to visit some local shops
- Learn and practice authentic Japanese eating style and discover other parts of Nagano
- Connect with local business owners to learn the history and local culture.
- Walking shoes are recommended
- Minimum alcahol drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20
- In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
