JAPAN SAKE & WINE

Pairing exquisitely with local cuisine, Japanese sake and wine reflect the national obsession with balance, refinement and studied perfection of many years to a level touching on artistry.

With a heritage stretching back more than one thousand years, Japanese ‘sake’ pervades local, regional and national culture; while the wines of select group of regions are now winning international awards and demanding attention on global stage. On this page you will find guides to both Japanese sake and wine including the basics of how they are produced, varieties and terminology, the best regions to enjoy them, FAQs along with tour and charter information.

Sake Guide

Learn the basics including how it’s made, terminology and where to find the most breweries in Japan.

Wine Guide

Discover the emerging excellence of Japanese wine including local varieties and the best wineries.

The Regions

Explore the best sake and wine regions tarting with our home region of Nagano - boasting the best of both.

Tours & Transport

Based in Nagano, we can arrange tours and transport to the best regional breweries and wineries.

Currently Offered Sake Related Tours

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Temples, monkeys, and Japanese sake; All hallmarks of Nagano's excellence! Join us and appreciate Nagano's offerings from Nagano or Hakuba (Winter)

(Winter Only) 1-Day Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

Offering pickup directly from Nozawa Onsen, take a break from skiing and join us to appreciate Nagano's best offerings including guided sake tasting!

1-Day Tour in Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town

After enjoying the foodie offerings in the storied old town streets in Takayama, enjoy a guided sake tasting to round out your culinary quest!

Ultimate Tokyo Tour : Imperial Palace, Sake, Robots, Japanese Gardens and Edo Museum

While soaking in the history of Japan's capital, sample not only sake, but also shochu as well to challenge your palate in a fashionable sake center.

1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake

End your day with a well known sake district in this bustling city bordering the mountains and the sea.

1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Embrace Rural Japan in the Kiso Valley and Magome

With farm-to-table buffets and a glimpse into the meandering post towns of the Nakasendo Trail, enjoy a sake tasting at a renowned brewery!

1-Day Historic Obuse & Hokusai: Japan's 'Mad Man of Art' Tour

During free time on this tour that pays homage to a famous Japanese artist, enjoy a sake tasting by your own means in an over 300 year old brewery.

Private Snow Monkey Tour

Travel with your own private coach and guide from any of Nagano's main ski resorts to enjoy a sake tasting experience at one of several venues.