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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Overview
Come to Nagano for a deeper sake experience — compare around 10 local sakes (seasonal selection may vary), taste 3 kinds of amazake(non alcohol), enjoy warm Nagano miso soup, and visit a historic old sake factory area. The brewery has over 300 years of history, and you’ll learn the differences between premium styles like unfiltered, unpasteurized, and seasonal sake.
First, enjoy a relaxed walk through the streets of Nagano and the Zenkoji Temple area, then head to the tasting experience before returning toward Nagano Station.
-Taste 3 different amazake (a traditional non-alcoholic sweet drink)
-Enjoy a warm bowl of Nagano miso soup
-Admission included to visit a historic old sake factory area
-Explore Nagano’s laid-back streets around Zenkoji Temple and stop by local shops
-Learn simple, authentic Japanese tasting etiquette and local food culture
-Connect with local business owners and hear stories about Nagano’s history and everyday life
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
Pass by
Meet your guide in front of Starbucks at MIDORI Nagano Station. We’ll start with a short walk(20 min by walking) toward Zenkoji’s quieter streets and local shops before heading to the sake tasting.
Zenko-ji Temple
30m
Arrive at Zenkoji Temple area.
Your guide will share the story behind Zenkoji and take you through laid-back backstreets and small local shops — not only the main tourist route.
30m
Arrive at the sake tasting experience.
Taste around 10 local sakes (seasonal selection may vary), including styles such as unfiltered and unpasteurized sake, plus Nagano plum wine.
Enjoy small nibbles (soy sauce beans, Japanese pickles), try 3 kinds of amazake (non-alcoholic sweet drink), and warm up with Nagano miso soup.
10m · Admission ticket included
Visit the historic old sake factory area.
See a traditional brewing space and learn how Nagano’s sake culture developed over hundreds of years. (This is a preserved historic site and is not used for production today.)
Pass by
After Sake tasting, we will go back to Nagano station(20 min by walking). The duration of this tour is about 2 hours. The tour concludes at the Nagano station but If you would like to explore different places like restaurants after this tour, you can say good bye to your guide at around Zenkoji temple area, where is easy to get back to Nagano station by yourself
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at infront of Starbucks Nagano station
End point
Your guide will meet you at infront of Starbucks Nagano station
Additional information
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.
