Otaru Tanaka Sake Brewing Private Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
In 2024, ""Traditional Sake Brewing"" in Japan was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. This recognition honors unique brewing techniques using koji mold and the rich culture surrounding them. Otaru’s Tanaka Sake Brewery, home to the historic ""Kikkogura"" building, is a rare establishment where visitors can observe sake brewing year-round. On this special tour, you will step behind the scenes into areas normally off-limits to experience traditional brewing firsthand. You will observe the meticulous work of the Toji (master brewer) and the process up close, witnessing the skill and passion behind the craft. Through expert explanations of ingredients and methods, you will gain a deeper understanding of the art of sake. The tour concludes with tasting freshly brewed sake. Savor the aromas and flavors as you appreciate the allure of brewing. Create unforgettable memories with this experience where living Japanese tradition and culture come alive.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide fee
- Taxi fare within Otaru city
- Tanaka Sake Brewery Premium Tour
What's not
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Otaru Station, the gateway to the port town and starting point for sightseeing, will be our meeting place, and from there we will take a taxi to our destination, Tanaka Sake Brewery.
At Kikkogura Brewery, the guide will provide orientation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide for today will be waiting for you at the station concourse.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel Inc.
- 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 Otaru
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 24 experiences we list in Otaru.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Otaru
Otaru is a canal port on Hokkaido's west coast, with old stone warehouses, glassworks, music boxes and a street of sushi restaurants.
Otaru grew rich in the late nineteenth century as a herring and shipping port, and the stone warehouses along its canal, now cafés, galleries and shops, date from that time. Gas lamps line the canal at dusk, and Sakaimachi Street, with its Meiji-era banks and glass shops, runs inland. Outside the Otaru Music Box Museum stands a steam clock that vents steam and sounds a whistle.
Top-ranked sights in Otaru: Otaru Canal, Mt. Tengu (Tenguyama).
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