Shimizu Port Shore Excursion:Meet the Historic Sake Brewery in Fujinomiya – A Taste of Tradition at the historical shop-private Taxi Tour

～Discover a Historic Sake Brewery in Fujinomiya – Savor Tradition～

If you are wondering what to see at your port of call in Shimizu Port, why not visit the Takasago Sake Brewery in Fujinomiya City, where you can take a tour of an authentic sake brewery?

The Fuji-Takasago Brewery is located just west of the Fujiyama Hongu Sengen Taisha.

The shrine is the head shrine of the 1300 Sengen Taisha shrines in Japan. The brewery was established here in 1830.

Since then, the brewery has been brewing premium sake using naturally filtered Mt. Fuji subterranean water for 100 years and the traditional techniques of the Noto Touji clan.

Join a Guided Sake Brewery Tour in English！

During guided tours of the brewery, the knowledgeable staff will explain the brewing process in English. But this tour is by reservation only, and one group is reserved for the morning and one group for the afternoon. So if you are interested, make a reservation as soon as possible.

Foreign couple posing in front of the noren curtain at Takasago Sake Brewery in Fujinomiya. — **International visitors enjoy taking photos in front of the iconic noren curtain at this historic sake brewery in Fujinomiya.**

English-speaking staff member explaining the sake brewing process at Takasago Brewery. — **Brewery staff giving a sake tour in English—ideal for international travelers seeking cultural experiences in Shizuoka.**

Sake tour guests entering Takasago Brewery under a traditional sugidama cedar ball. — **Visitors enter the sake brewery under a large *sugidama* (cedar ball), a symbol of fresh new sake**.

Rows of large stainless steel tanks used for sake fermentation inside Takasago Brewery in Fujinomiya. — **Inside the fermentation room of Takasago Brewery, large sake brewing tanks line the walls—each filled with carefully monitored rice, water, and yeast from Mt. Fuji’s spring water.**

Takasago Brewery owner explaining the sake brewing process to visitors during an English-guided tour. — **The owner of this historic sake brewery personally guides visitors through the sake-making process, offering insight into traditional techniques and modern innovations—all in English.**

Illustrated diagram showing the sake brewing process displayed inside Takasago Brewery in Fujinomiya. — **A detailed visual guide to the sake brewing process—from rice polishing to fermentation—helps visitors understand how sake is made at Takasago Brewery.**

Two women reading materials in front of large fermentation tanks during a sake tour. — **Two guests learning about sake fermentation in front of massive brewing tanks inside the brewery.**

Several Kannon statues displayed inside Takasago Brewery, believed to protect the sake-making process. — **Multiple Kannon statues (Buddhist deities of compassion) are placed inside the brewery for spiritual protection—a unique feature explained during the English tour**.

Brewery owner explaining the spring water system used in sake brewing at Takasago Brewery. — **The owner explains the importance of the water-drawing system, which channels pristine spring water from Mt. Fuji—essential to the flavor and quality of the sake.**

Enjoy Fresh Sake Tasting After the Tour

After the tour, you can sample the delicious sake in the shop.

And let them know your taste preferences. Since the tour is by taxi, you can try different tastes without worrying. After the tasting, you can also drink the spring water used for sake brewing in the shop!

Brewery owner serving sake samples to visitors during a tasting session. — **The owner of Takasago Brewery pours fresh sake samples for guests after the tour.**

Guest sampling sake during a tasting session at Takasago Brewery. — **Guests enjoy a guided sake tasting session—one of the highlights of this private tour by taxi.**

Bottles of sake displayed at the shop inside Takasago Brewery. — **A wide selection of locally brewed sake lined up inside the brewery shop—perfect for souvenirs.**

No Reservation? You Can Still Visit the Shop.

Man and woman in kimono browsing sake selections at Takasago Brewery. — **Couple in traditional Japanese attire exploring premium sake options inside the brewery.**

Spring water from Mt. Fuji flowing inside the brewery, available for visitors to drink. — **Guests can enjoy pure Mt. Fuji spring water inside the brewery—also used in sake production.**

Even if the tour is fully booked, the sake brewery store is always open.

And a great place to buy unique sake souvenirs.

The traditional architecture, Japanese-style sake barrels, cedar balls, and noren curtains are the perfect photogenic backdrop for travelers looking to take Instagram-worthy photos.

This experience is a great addition to popular Fujinomiya day tours that include local dining, cultural experiences, and sightseeing. Enjoy a more in-depth Fujinomiya experience.

-Tour Highlights –

Highly recomend point

Visit a historic sake brewery in Fujinomiya, established in 1831

Join an English-guided sake brewery tour (by advance reservation only)

Taste a variety of freshly brewed sake in the brewery’s shop

Refresh yourself with pure Mt. Fuji spring water flowing into the store

Take photos of traditional features like wooden barrels, sugidama (cedar ball), and noren curtains

Enjoy sake worry-free with private taxi transportation

A great addition to our Fujinomiya cultural day tour

Hands-on experiences with traditional crafts

A peaceful, non-touristy cultural escape

Who Is This Tour For?

Sake lovers who want to learn more about Japanese brewing traditions

Cultural travelers interested in local heritage and authentic experiences

Photographers seeking beautiful, traditional Japanese scenery

English-speaking visitors who want guided explanations in English

Cruise ship passengers looking for a short, enriching half-day tour

Couples or small groups who want a relaxing, private taxi experience without worrying about driving

Souvenir hunters looking for high-quality, locally brewed sake

Let’s join our special tour！

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