Nagano Sake Tour
HIGHLIGHTS
Escape into the tranquil beauty of Nagano, a land where tradition and nature blend seamlessly. Join us for a 5-day sojourn through this enchanting region renowned for its seasonal beauty, cultural heritage, and unique culinary experiences. Engage with local artisans, sake masters, and culinary custodians of this storied Japanese prefecture.
Visit the southern part of Nagano during the koyo season and enjoy the changing colors of the autumn leaves. Matsumoto will be our base for three nights as we explore the central region. We then travel in the valley along the Central and Southern Alps and enjoy our last night in a traditional Japanese Ryokan overlooking a tranquil gorge.
Explore the local sake and cuisine of the mountainous region of Nagano. Visit 4 of Nagano's unique breweries for tours and tastings. Taste real fresh wasabi and enjoy heirloom Kame No O rice cooked at a local farm.
Dine at a modern style European influenced Japanese restaurant hidden deep in the mountains that is run by a couple who forage for ingredients. Experience '’shin'’ soba and other local delicacies.
Enjoy a picnic at an apple orchard in the mountains and pick Nagano’s famous Fuji apples straight from the tree.
Discover the ancient art of Urushi lacquerware on the Nakasendo. Visit the workshop of a shimenawa straw rope studio that makes the straw ropes for the ring of Sumo tournaments and try making ancient mizuhiki paper cord decorations yourself with a local master.
Nagano Sake Tour - Nov. 2025
November 10th-14th 2025
*12 Places left*
Contact us today info@saketours.com to reserve your place.
Tour Destination: Nagano
Dates & Duration: 4 nights 5 days.
Group size: Maximum 14 guests
Tour Cost: TBA. Approx - JPY 470,000 per person Twin share, JPY 480,000 Solo traveler.
Please Note: The photos below are from a previous Nagano tour. Whilst we try and offer experiences as close to what we have shown here, some things may change (weather, food, people etc.)
Price includes:
Accommodations for 4 nights in a hotel in Matsumoto and the last night at a Japanese style inn / ryokan.
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners. Dinners and some lunches include selected sake from the breweries we visit.
All transportation during the tour from November 11th through 15th. International flights, travel to JR Matsumoto Station on November 11th and continuation to your next destination from JR Matsumoto Station on November 15th are not included.
Qualified tour leaders with Advanced Sake Professional certifications provides translation and informative commentary throughout the trip.
Please note that any of the arrangements may change due to the travel conditions or our host’s conditions.
