Discover the authentic charm of Nagano’s sake culture with a guided experience at Wakabayashi Sake Brewery, the family-run home of the acclaimed Tsukiyoshino brand. Your visit begins with a guided walk through the brewery, where the brewer explains each stage of sake production, from locally grown Nagano rice and pristine mountain water to fermentation and maturation. Learn about the brewery’s history since 1896, the philosophy behind Tsukiyoshino, and how the region’s climate shapes its distinctive flavors. After the tour, enjoy a guided tasting of five carefully selected sake varieties. Compare differences in aroma, flavor, texture, and finish while discovering how rice varieties, brewing methods, and sweetness levels influence each sake. Chat directly with the brewer, ask questions, and deepen your appreciation of Japanese sake. Finish with the brewery’s homemade apple juice before visiting the shop to purchase your favorite sake as a memorable souvenir.
Please come directly to the entrance.
If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside.
The staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.
Please come directly to the entrance.
If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside.
The staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.
