Experience sake at a Nara brewery founded in 1558 for a taste of culinary history
1.5 hour private experience
Location: Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Masters
What you’ll do
Tour a local sake brewery with the 19th-generation owner and witness sake production procedures, while learning more about how sake is made. After touring the sake brewery, enjoy tasting a premium selection of the brewery's sake.
Who can attend
Sake tasting is only available to those who are 20 years of age (legal drinking age in Japan) and above.
What’s included
300ml of Junmai Ginjo sake per person
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements, including allergies, at checkout
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (10:30 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:30 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:00 - 16:30)
Access
30 minutes by car from Nara Station
The birthplace of sake
Sake is often considered the representative spirit of Japan, but its modern form traces its roots back to Nara—a land of sacred mountains, ancient temples, and over a thousand years of tradition. It was in Nara’s temples that sake evolved from doburoku, a cloudy, unfiltered brew long consumed in Japan, into a refined, clear spirit that could be savored long after brewing, more akin to what can be found in the cups of today's izakayas and washoku establishments. Tucked away along winding village roads, framed by alpine peaks and pristine fields, stands a Nara sake brewery with more than 400 years of history. Once part of a bustling sake town, this brewery is among the few that have endured, carrying forward centuries-old methods while embracing subtle innovations. Each bottle reflects not only the craftsmanship of its brewers but also the spirit of Nara itself—its harmony with nature, reverence for tradition, and quiet resilience. Immerse yourself in the centuries-old heritage of Nara sake production at a locally beloved sake brewery for a true taste of Nara's cultural flavor and culinary heart.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
