Tour of Katayama Sake Brewery (with Tasting) & Traditional Japanese Lunch Experience

Duration: 2.5 hours

¥14,000 JPY

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Key Feature

Guided tour of a historic sake brewery founded in 1880
Uses Nikko’s pure spring water and top-grade Yamada Nishiki rice
Experience traditional “Sase-style” sake pressing
Taste fresh, unpasteurized sake straight from the source
Located at the foot of Nikko’s UNESCO World Heritage sites

Nikko is about two hours from Tokyo by train and is one of Japan’s most iconic travel destinations. Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the area is also known for its breathtaking mountains, waterfalls, and historic temples and shrines. At the foot of this rich natural landscape lies Katayama Sake Brewery, founded in 1880 and renowned for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship.

The brewery uses "Senryo-sui," pristine spring water from the Nikko mountain range, top-grade “Yamada Nishiki” sake rice, and a unique yeast developed in Tochigi Prefecture. Every step of the brewing process is carried out with heartfelt dedication. One of the brewery’s hallmarks is its use of the traditional Sase-style pressing method, where sake is gently extracted from cloth bags of fermented mash, resulting in a delicate and smooth flavor.

During the tour, guests can explore the brewery, learn about the intricate art of sake-making, and enjoy tastings of freshly brewed, unpasteurized sake. It’s a truly immersive experience that allows you to engage all five senses with the traditions and natural blessings of Japan.

Tour Details

10:00 Guided tour of Katayama Sake Brewery
10:40 Sake tasting (several varieties of fresh sake)
11:15 Lunch (choose from a local favorite: sushi kaiseki or grilled eel)

After lunch, the tour concludes and guests are free to explore the area at their leisure. Nearby attractions include the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the famous Kinugawa Onsen hot spring town, and Edo Wonderland, a historical theme park that recreates the atmosphere of the samurai era.

Meeting Location: 9:45 AM — In front of the ticket gate at Shimo-Imaichi Station (served by Tobu Nikko Line Limited Express “KINU” or “KEGON”)

Dismissal Location: Katayama Sake Brewery

Facility Name: Katayama Sake Brewery
Address: 146-2 Segawa, Nikko City, Tochigi 321-1263, Japan

It takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from the Tokyo area.

Included in the Tour Fee: An English-speaking guide, a brewery tour, sake tasting (3 types), and a kaiseki course lunch (drinks not included).

Not Included in the Tour Fee: Transportation to the site, drinks during lunch, and shopping expenses are not included.

Information of tour

Reservations are by request.

*Please select the date and time from the calendar.

*The duration of the experience is 2.5 hours.

*The application deadline is 10 business days before the desired date.

*Number of Participants: The minimum number of participants is 2, and the maximum is 6.

Important note

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. If not, we have to cancel your reservation.
A 100% cancellation fee will apply for no-shows without prior notice.
Participants under 20 years old are not permitted to taste sake, though they may join the tour.
Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies.
For your safety and to maintain product quality, please follow the staff’s guidance during the tour.
The schedule may vary slightly depending on crowd conditions.
In cases of severe weather or natural disasters, the tour may be canceled.
This tour starts and ends at the local meeting point. If you plan to arrive by plane, taxi, or other transportation, please arrange your travel in advance.

The cancellation policy

The cancellation fee will be applied based on our business days, excluding Sundays and public holidays in Japan.

If you request a date or time change for personal reasons, please note that availability may be limited. In such cases, the cancellation policy will still apply.

Same day: 100%
2 days before: 80%
7 days before: 30%

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