Nara Sake Private Brewery Tour Tasting with Sake-paring Lunch
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This exclusive experience, available only through our collaboration with Umenoyado Brewery, offers a unique chance to explore the birthplace of sake, Nara. As a leading sake brewery in the region, Umenoyado provides a private tour that includes a brewery visit, tasting session, and chef-prepared sake-pairing lunch, specially designed for this tour. You’ll explore cutting-edge sake-making techniques and learn from the brewery’s staff about the intricacies of sake production. In the VIP room, enjoy rare sake and learn how temperature and vessels influence the taste. Finally, savor a lunch curated to pair perfectly with sake, while engaging with the chef about the ingredients and cooking methods. This special experience blends tradition and innovation, offering a memorable journey into the world of sake.
Inclusions
What's included
- Exclusive Tasting Experience in the VIP Room. Taste approximately 10 different sakes & liqueurs.
- English Speaking Guide
- Sake-pairing Lunch
- Private Sake Brewery Tour
Itinerary
This exclusive sake tour offers a deep dive into the history and craftsmanship of Japanese sake. Begin with a 40-minute guided brewery tour, learning about traditional sake-making methods and modern innovations. Next, enjoy a 40-minute tasting of over 10 varieties of sake and liqueurs served in wine glasses, showcasing the evolution of vessels. Then, indulge in a 90-minute sake-pairing lunch, where the chef prepares dishes before you, sharing insights into their creation. Conclude with a 40-minute visit to the brewery’s direct shop to explore premium sake, join a Q&A with brewers, and hear their passion. This immersive experience blends education, culture, and exceptional flavors for a memorable journey into the world of sake.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is in front of the Umenoyado Brewery Store (outdoors). The guide will be holding a yellow sign.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- DeepExperience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 228% above the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
