Nagoya Sake Brewery Tour & Custom Label Workshop

2 h 20 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Unlike standard sake tastings or automated factory tours, this private experience grants rare, behind-the-scenes access to Sawada Sake Brewery—a 170-year-old heritage producer in Tokoname, near Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture), where traditional hand-craftsmanship has thrived since 1848.

What sets this exclusive experience apart is its personal touch and custom souvenir. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will sample four premium Japanese beverages served in authentic Tokoname-yaki pottery paired with local fermented snacks. Afterwards, you will join a hands-on brush pen workshop to paint your own custom calligraphy label for a full 720ml bottle of fine sake to take home.

By combining owner-led heritage storytelling, regional ceramic craftsmanship, and a traditional Japanese calligraphy experience, this activity transforms a classic tasting into an unforgettable cultural highlight in Greater Nagoya.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 20 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Honey J Tours

Ages: Adults (20–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hands-on Label Workshop: Full use of traditional Japanese brush pens, templates, and guides
Included: Guided Historic Brewery Tour (All Experience & Facility Fees Included)
Included: Premium Guided Tasting: 4 varieties of local brews (3 sakes & 1 plum wine) in a Tokoname-yaki cup
Included: Premium Sake Souvenir: One full-sized (720ml) bottle of Chita no Hanatsuyu or Hyakuroku
Included: Local Food Pairing: 3 seasonal, fermented Chita Peninsula delicacies to complement your drinks

Not included

Not included: Transportation fee from/to the meeting point
Not included: Food and Drinks

Itinerary

Step inside the historic Sawada Sake Brewery, a family-run landmark perfecting its craft since 1848 in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will go behind the scenes on the scenic Chita Peninsula near Nagoya to uncover authentic, traditional Japanese sake-making methods passed down through generations. Sit down for a curated tasting featuring four premium craft beverages—three refined sakes and one rich plum wine (umeshu)—served in authentic, handcrafted Tokoname-yaki ceramic cups. Each pour is thoughtfully paired with three seasonal local fermented delicacies to highlight the regional flavor profiles. Afterward, unleash your creativity during a hands-on Japanese calligraphy workshop. Using a traditional brush pen, you will design a custom bottle label with good-luck kanji characters or your own name, then affix it to a full 720ml bottle of fine sake to take home as a personalized souvenir. This all-inclusive experience seamlessly combines owner-led heritage storytelling, local pottery craftsmanship, and an interactive craft souvenir into an unforgettable cultural highlight in Greater Nagoya.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Nearby Attraction: The brewery is conveniently located in Tokoname, close to local ceramic studios and within easy reach of the Pottery Footpath (Yakimono Sanpomichi), a scenic historic trail known for its iconic brick chimneys, winding lanes, and giant lucky cat statue (Tokonyan).

End point

Nearby Attraction: The brewery is conveniently located in Tokoname, close to local ceramic studios and within easy reach of the Pottery Footpath (Yakimono Sanpomichi), a scenic historic trail known for its iconic brick chimneys, winding lanes, and giant lucky cat statue (Tokonyan).