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Nagano Sake & Oyaki Buns Tasting Tour

By Welcome Matsumoto
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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  • 2h
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Overview

Discover Nagano’s favourite comfort food and the warming world of Sake!

Learn all the different steps involved in producing Sake with the help of your guide. You will walk you through each step of the sake-making process and share stories about the rich history of brewing in Nagano.

Then you can savour several varieties of sake produced by the brewery, gaining a new appreciation for the time and craftsmanship behind each one. Led throughout by your guide, it’s the perfect way to round out an immersive, informative, and warming tour.

At a nearby traditional restaurant where oyaki are still prepared with care, you’ll taste this regional classic the way it’s meant to be eaten: warm, fragrant, and freshly made. Fillings often feature Nagano staples like nozawana greens,

Please note the sake brewery is NOT an active brewery.
This tour is designed as an educational and tasting experience, focused on the history of the brewery, the city, and the local food and drinks culture.

Activity location

  • Nishimon Yoshinoya
    • 941 Nishinomoncho
    • 380-0857, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Niōmon Gate, Zenkōji Temple
    • 491 Motoyoshichō
    • 380-0851, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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Nagano Sake & Oyaki Buns Tasting Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€45.35 x 1 Adult€45.35
Total
Price is €45.35
Until Wed, 15 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sake and miso tasting (including non-alcoholic options)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the former sake brewery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One Japanese “Oyaki” bun (vegan-friendly)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Miscellaneous fees during the activity (meals, snacks, extra souvenirs etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc...)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note this sake brewery is NOT an active brewery.
  • The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years and over. Persons under that age are not allowed to consume alcohol on this tour.
  • There is no minimum age requirements
  • Children less than 6 years old can participate for free (Please note that we can arrange free soft drinks for children’s)
  • Oyaki are traditional Japanese buns made from plain flour, salt, and oil, typically filled with seasonal vegetables. They are vegan-friendly by default.
  • Our tour can accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions. Please let us know your preferences in advance.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Nishimon Yoshinoya

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Take a tour of a local former Sake brewery. You’ll get a glimpse inside the makings of Japanese history, culture and society. This sake brewery was established in 1637, during a time when samurai, lords, and the shogun still walked the streets. It remained active until 2010 and is now open to the public year-round, including winter, which is typically the brewing season when most sake breweries close their doors to visitors. After touring the former Sake brewery, you’ll have the chance to taste a variety of sake, from dry to floral to rich tasting, each one introduced by your guide and the knowledgeable shop staff. Whether you’re a seasoned sake enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this tasting offers a warm and memorable introduction to the local flavours of Nagano. While the process of making sake is akin to brewing beer, the finished product is best paired with different foods like western wine, designed to match the flavour profiles of any local meal!

Ogawanoshodaimonten

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
This well-known oyaki shop is you can try this local Nagano Oyaki speciality. These dumplings are filled with ingredients like seasonal vegetables, sweet beans, or miso, then steamed or baked to perfection. Enjoying freshly made oyaki in the quiet atmosphere of a restored storehouse offers a simple, satisfying way to connect with local food culture.

Location

Activity location

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    Nishimon Yoshinoya
    • 941 Nishinomoncho
    • 380-0857, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Niōmon Gate, Zenkōji Temple
    • 491 Motoyoshichō
    • 380-0851, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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