Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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. Explore the streets of Nagano and the Zenkoji Temple area, then make your way back to Nagano Station.

- Taste more than 5 local Sakes including Nagano’s plum wine with nibbles like soy source beans and some Japanese pickles.

- Taste 3 different Amazake(non alcoholic sweet drink)

- 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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

o8Experience is a locally based tour company offering private and small-group experiences across Nagano and surrounding regions. From food and culture to nature and history, we create meaningful journeys tailored to curious travelers. Visit o8Experience to discover more.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English-speaking guide

Nibbles like soy source beans

Amazake(sweet no alcoholic drink)

Miso soup

Sake tasting

Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)

Transportation fee to meeting point

There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

What To Expect

Meet with your guide in front of Starbucks Midori Nagano station. We will start to walk to Zenko-ji temple. It takes about 20min to get there, but you won't feel it is long because it is nice to see the local area to look around. If you already have seen Zenko-ji temple or you are not interested in seeing it, your guide can take you to the local shops and local shrine around Zenko-ji temple.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Zenko-ji Temple

Arrive at Zenko-ji Temple. Your guide will introduce you not only Zenko-ji temple but also Nagano’s laid back area to visit some local shops around Zenkoji temple.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Reviews

4.91

32 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We had a fantastic time....
Shawn F,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic time. Our tour guide Kazumi was great. She was very knowledgable about sake. During the walking tour we also visited a pepper shop and a temple.
My wife and daughter...
Edward M,
Feb 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
My wife and daughter booked The Sake tasting tour in Nagano thru Viator and enjoyed every part of the tour. We met Masa, our guide, at the Nagano station and begin walking toward the Zenkoji temple (which is part of the tour). Masa, who is a native person from Nagano but spent several years living in UK (which is why his English was perfect), explain to us the in and out of the Zenkoji temple which only local knows. We spent about 1 hour at the temple before we headed out to the Sake Brewery (Yoshinoya Brewery). At the brewery, we tasted all kinds of Sake and the ingredients that affect the taste. How the rice is polish, the yeast, etc. We tried at least 10 small cup of sake ranging from the most basic up to the top shelf, even a non-alcoholic Sake which is very interesting (taste exactly like the real thing). During this time, Masa explain to us all the procedure and highlight. We bought 3 amazing Sakes to take home. All and all we are very happy with the Sake Walking Tour and top it is Masa's easy going and knowledgable insight of the subject. Very highly recommeded and if possible ask for Masa to be the guide
Cultural Zenko-ji tour with sake tasting
Mate H,
Dec 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Masa is an easy going nice guide, with a natural born understanding of Japan culture that we were able discuss with him during our tour around Zenko-ji. The sake tasting was just the cherry on the cake <3
Highly recommend
Ellis C,
Dec 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was super knowledgeable about all things temple and sake related. He took fun photos for us. It was clear he kept good relationships with the vendors he took us to, which made us feel special and welcomed. We learned so much! And had plenty of sake to taste. Everyone in our group went back to buy bottles of sake after the tour. You're in good hands here!
Good immersive experience in Nagano
erwandessailly,
Nov 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Really interesting tour we got to see a lot. We really discovered Nagano and had a really good time, good advice and good sake. Would definitely recommend this tour !