Enjoy Sake in Nagano

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Indulge in a Rich & Warming World

Key features

Sake
Nihonshu
Sake Brewery
Local Brewery
Sake-tasting
Tours
Fine Dining

Indulge in a Rich & Warming World

Key features

Sake
Nihonshu
Sake Brewery
Local Brewery
Sake-tasting
Tours
Fine Dining

As home to the second largest number of breweries in Japan, Nagano is an ideal place into dive the rich history and warming world of ‘sake’. Nagano’s climate, abundant clean water, and high-quality rice mean that it is ideally suited to the production of a drink that relies to on those key ingredients - good water and good rice. The tradition of sake production in Nagano stretches back countless years and is as fundamental to the identity of the region as the mountains, snow and monkeys.

The popularity of sake is booming internationally and aficionados of the drink will find many excellent breweries to sample and buy from in Nagano. For those taking their first taste of this indulgent world, the brewing process and terminology of sake can at first seem daunting. But armed with some basic information and a couple of key phrases, visitors can quickly start to understand the world of sake, how to choose one and most importantly, the cuisine to match it with.

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Discover Sake in Nagano: A Warming World Awaits

Nagano is known for its many excellent sake breweries… there’s no better place to try it!

Nagano & Sake: A Long & Loving History

Relying on a process of fermentation, many breweries began by making ‘miso’ and continue to do so today.

Sake & Food: A Match Made in Heaven

While Nagano’s sake can certainly be drunk by itself, it is best enjoyed and made to complement local food.

Book a Sake-tasting Tour in Nagano

Operating all year round, we have the local knowledge to help you get the most out of your time in the region!

Recommended Restaurants

Monzen Terrace Enya

Friendly staff & atmosphere

Serving a great mixed Japanese and Western menu, Enya offers some of the freshest seafood in Nagano City.

Shunka

Traditional 'kaiseki' dining

Located nextdoor to Monzen Terrace Enya, Shunka offers guests an outstanding 'kaiseki' experience.

Hotaru-tei

Enjoy great food neaby the monkey park

Offering favourites including 'wagyu' beef, tempura and sushi, Hotaru-tei is within walking distance of the monkeys.

Japanese Dining GOEN

Great food in a casual atmopshere

GOEN is a local favourite located directly opposite Yudanaka Station.