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Hirase Sake Brewery

Dedicated to sake brewing for 400 years. The oldest sake brewery in the region.

Founded in 1623 (the 9th year of the Genna era), this is the oldest sake brewery in Gifu Prefecture. Currently, the 15th-generation owner carefully preserves the spirit and techniques of traditional sake brewing. Their signature brand is "Kusudama." They primarily use "Hidahomare," a sake rice grown in Gifu Prefecture, and the ultra-soft underflow water from the source of the Miya River, brewing their sake during the bitterly cold midwinter.

Among their diverse lineup, the "Junmai Daiginjo Nama-chozo-shu" (unpasteurized stored sake), created to commemorate their 400th anniversary, is a popular choice. You will be captivated by its gorgeous aroma, fresh taste, and mellow umami. The "Super Dry Genshu" (undiluted sake), fermented to the extreme, is characterized by its crisp finish. It is recommended to enjoy it chilled or on the rocks.

Taste while you learn. Discover the charm of sake on a brewery tour.

In the shop, which features the high ceilings of a traditional townhouse, you can enjoy tastings for 1,000 yen for 30 minutes. With over 20 varieties available to try, including seasonal sake and plum wine, it is the perfect place for those looking to find their favorite bottle.

The brewery tour, which requires a reservation and can be joined by as few as one person, is also well-received. It is a 30-minute experience in the brewery where large tanks are lined up, allowing you to deepen your knowledge of Takayama's climate and sake brewing. During the tasting portion of the tour, you can learn about the ingredients and production methods, helping you better appreciate the unique characteristics of each sake. Same-day reservations are possible if there is availability.

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This is the largest sake brewery in Takayama, and there are three connected storehouses at the back of the shop. The cup sake featuring an illustration of the Sarubobo, a traditional folk toy from the Hida region, is also adorable and makes a delightful souvenir.

Hirase Sake Brewery

• 82 Kami-ichinomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Takayama Station
• 9:00–17:00 (Last tasting reception at 16:00)
• Year-end and New Year holidays
• 0577-34-0010
• Free
• Sake brewery tours require reservations via the Happy Plus Co., Ltd. website

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Harada Sake Brewery

Brewing the light, delicious flavor of sake using natural 'flower yeast'.

Since our founding in the late Edo period (the 1800s), we have been a long-established sake brewery that has preserved the Hida-style strict winter brewing tradition for ten generations. Upon entering our charming building, which stands in the "Old Town," you will be greeted by a large cedar ball (sugidama).Our brand is named "Sansha" after the magnificent and gorgeous festival floats of the Takayama Festival. We offer over 10 varieties of flavors, including seasonal limited-edition products.

Our "Karakuchi" (dry sake), which values a clear and refined umami, has been a long-selling favorite for over 30 years. It is a familiar bottle often found in the traditional restaurants and izakayas of Hida Takayama. "Junmai Ginjo Hanakobo-zukuri Abelia no Hana" is brewed using flower yeast derived from abelia nectar. It features a gorgeous, fruity aroma and a sweet acidity reminiscent of apples, followed by a crisp finish.

Enjoy authentic sake-infused sweets at the irori hearth rest area.

A wide selection of sweets made with sake is another unique feature of our brewery. Our "Daiginjo Soft Serve Ice Cream" combines rich soft serve made with sake lees with the gentle, mellow aroma of Daiginjo sake.For drivers and those who do not drink alcohol, we offer our flavorful "Amazake Soft Serve Ice Cream." Both are topped with a "Sarubobo" ramune candy, which is the mark of our "brewery-exclusive" items.

We also have a wide array of sweets perfect for souvenirs, such as "Jizake Pudding," "Genshu Jelly," cube cakes soaked in "Karakuchi," and karinto. It is also a pleasure to be able to take a relaxing break in the irori (sunken hearth) space inside the shop.

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Tasting is also available here; if you purchase an ochoko cup for 500 yen, you can enjoy one cup each of about 10 different types of sake. "Aberia no Hana" and "Raigin" are also served at KAI Oku Hida.

Harada Sake Brewery

• 10 Kamisannomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 13-minute walk from JR Takayama Station
• 8:30–18:00, 17:00 from December to March
• Open every day (irregular holidays twice a year)
• 0577-32-0120
• None

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Hirata Sake Brewery

Check out the smooth-tasting sake that has been bathed in meteorite vibrations.

With roots as a merchant house dealing in hair oil and candles during the Edo period, we were established as a sake brewery in the Meiji era. As one of the few breweries in the country that produces in small batches, we continue to focus on careful, handcrafted sake brewing.

Because the current owner has ties to Ise, in addition to "Hida Homare" and "Yamada Nishiki," we also brew sake using "Ise-Hikari," an edible rice variety native to the Ise region known as the "miracle rice." Our clear Junmai Daiginjo, brewed with mineral-rich, pure local soft water and gently pressed using traditional pressing machines, has earned a great reputation.

Representative sakes include "Shoryu no Mai" and "Hida no Hana," in which the toji (master brewer) has breathed new life into tradition. Furthermore, on the day of the new moon in early summer 2026, the Yamahai-zukuri Junmai Ginjo "Meteor" will be released. It is a one-of-a-kind sake brewed using yeast exposed to vibrations emanating from a meteorite. Please enjoy a taste while letting your thoughts wander to the cosmos.

Sample sake and liqueurs that catch your eye with a coin-operated server.

Inside the shop, there is a coin-operated server where you can enjoy tastings. In addition to 12 types of sake, there is a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including 5 types of liqueurs and limited-edition unpasteurized sake.

We also focus on liqueurs, with popular choices including "Hassaku Sake," "Tsubutsubu Mikan Sake," and "Berobero Lemon," all packed with fruit juice sourced from the toji's hometown of Wakayama. They offer a rich, fresh flavor that feels as if you are drinking the fruit itself.

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This is a sake brewery where it is also fun to chat with the staff. "Shoryu no Mai," brewed by polishing Isehikari rice down to 30%, has an elegant, refreshing, and fruity rice aroma. They also offer brewery tours that include a guided tour and a sake tasting experience.

Hirata Sake Brewery

• 60 Kamininomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10-minute walk from JR Takayama Station
• 9:30–16:30
• Irregular holidays
• 0577-32-0352
• None
• Click here for details and reservations for brewery tours

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Funasaka Sake Brewery

A sake theme park featuring traditional fine sake and Hida Takayama souvenirs.

The spacious shop spans the Kami-Ichinomachi and Kami-Sannomachi streets of the historic "Old Town" district. Founded at the end of the Edo period, this brewery has over 200 years of history. Stepping inside, you will find yourself in what feels like a sake theme park. In addition to sake brewed with traditional techniques polished over generations, the shop is packed with Hida Takayama tourist souvenirs, including folk crafts and food products.In the back, there is a restaurant where you can enjoy Hida beef and sake, as well as a courtyard where you can take a break while looking out at the sake brewery. It is a space where you can enjoy shopping, tasting, and dining.

Our signature brand is "Daiginjo Yotsuboshi," which allows you to enjoy a gorgeous aroma and a smooth finish. Other popular choices include the brewery-exclusive "Toji no Utage," which is full of richness and umami, and "Daiginjo Miyamagiku," brewed by inheriting the outstanding skills of successive master brewers.

The "Ochoko Gacha" is also fun at Nonbee Yokocho

A must-visit spot is the "Nonbe Yokocho" (Drinker's Alley) in one corner of the shop. About 15 coin-operated servers are installed, allowing you to easily compare various brands. Seasonal fresh-pressed unpasteurized sake, hiyaoroshi, and Japanese liqueurs like "Yuzube," which spreads the rich aroma of domestic yuzu, are also well-received.

After purchasing special coins, first use one coin for the "Ochoko Gacha." Enjoy your tasting with one of seven types of ochoko (sake cups) that come out at random. You can put the ochoko in a bag and take it home, making it a wonderful souvenir of your trip.

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The tasting corner even has a space where you can warm your ochoko in hot water to make hot sake. You can enjoy sake suitable for warming at your preferred temperature. For souvenirs, be sure to check out the original sake brewery cosmetics. The face masks and moisturizing gels formulated with "Miyamagiku" are perfect for yourself or as gifts.

Funasaka Sake Brewery

• 105 Kamisannomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 13-minute walk from JR Takayama Station
• 8:30–18:00
• Irregular holidays
• 0577-32-0016
• None

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Hida Craft

Crafting liqueurs by focusing on fruit and pursuing deliciousness

A small liqueur distillery that started in 2022 with the desire to create liqueurs from Hida Takayama that focus on the deliciousness of fruit for the world. Rather than prioritizing sales or efficiency, we pursue flavors that bring joy to those who drink them, carefully selecting high-quality domestic fruits that are safe to eat, including the peel.Lemons from Hiroshima, yuzu from Kochi, navel oranges, blood oranges, and bergamot from Chita. As soon as the seasonal fruits arrive, we peel them by hand, squeeze the juice, and prepare them with water that springs from the Tannaka Highlands in Hida.

Our limoncello, yuzucello, bankancello, and orangecello, made using the traditional Italian method of soaking the peels to draw out their aroma, are masterpieces that spread the rich fragrance and fresh acidity of the fruit.

Enjoy a world-renowned, juicy lemon liqueur

The distillery is located on the second floor of the Hida Takayama Lion Dance Hall, near Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. In the shop on the first floor, you will find stylishly designed bottles of liqueur that you will surely want to pick up.A must-try is the lemon liqueur "LEMONIQ," which is recognized worldwide, having won a gold medal at the IWSC, one of the world's three major competitions. It uses no artificial flavors or colors, and is adjusted for alcohol content with lemon juice instead of water, allowing you to enjoy a rich and pure taste.

In addition, we also offer non-alcoholic craft carbonated drinks such as "Hida Cola," which has a gentle taste scented with Hida's medicinal herb kuromoji, and "Lemon Trap."
*The Hida Takayama Lion Dance Hall is currently closed as of May 2026.

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"LEMONIQ" will lift your spirits with its aroma the moment you open the bottle. Enjoy it chilled and straight for a refreshing and fresh taste. Mix it with sparkling water to create a luxurious lemon sour. The sales area may be closed during production, so it is safer to call ahead to confirm before visiting.

Hida Craft

• 53-1 Sakura-machi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 20-minute walk from JR Takayama Station
• 10:00–16:00
• Irregular holidays
• 0577-33-0018 (Head Office: Mori Kawara-ten)
• Free
• Also available for purchase at liquor stores within Takayama City. It is best to call ahead to confirm business hours.