The 10 Japan Brewery Tours Worth a Detour

1.Yufuin & Beppu Day Tour (Dazaifu / Brewery Options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $55Our pick

Explore Beppu, Yufuin, Hita, Dazaifu, and more on a guided Kyushu day tour from Fukuoka, with brewery and shrine options.

“Grazie a questa escursione abbiamo potuto visitare diversi luoghi nei dintorni di Fukuoka, dagli inferni di Beppu al museo di Attacco dei Giganti. È stata una bellissima esperienza, resa ancora migliore dalla guida Tae che ci ha accompagnati - super simpatica, disponibile e parla un ottimo inglese! Consiglio tanto!”

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2.Kanazawa Historic Brewery: Fermentation Tour, Tasting, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2h 30m · from $77

Tour Kanazawa’s 1911 soy sauce brewery, make miso soup, enjoy a koji lunch, and taste doburoku at Koji Park.

“We really enjoyed our tour! It was informative, friendly and very tasty! Every part of the tour was timed to perfection and our hosts gave us an insight into Japanese lives and culture which was a real bonus! If you’re thinking of something a bit different to a shrine visit I would recommend this trip 100%! The sauces, soy sauce ice cream and cheesecakes were exceptional! Please book! You won’t be disappointed!”

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3.Hiroshima Night Tour: Craft Beer and Local Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $78Top rated

Explore Hiroshima after dark with three craft beers, local bites, Peace Park views, and a friendly guide in a six-person group.

“Levi is an amazing host, he took us to multiple bars and we got to try some amazing craft beer. At the lat stop my partner played the drums and we had a dart challenge. There is no rush at each stop Levi works to the pace of ypur drinking style. Highly recommend”

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4.Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $106

Explore Kinomoto near Kyoto on a private half-day tour with sake and soy sauce tastings, old breweries, a temple, and local train travel.

“It was a highlight of our vacation to be able visit a small town known for breweries by a local guide who lived there. Asami navigated the trains and scheduled the visits to two Saki and soy breweries that we would have never been able to find on our own. We also learned abRead more”

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5.Guiged Brewing Tour and Workshop Local Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $100

Explore Okada’s cotton-town history, local brewery, craft beer, and generous lunch on this three-hour Chita experience.

“Located less than an hour from Nagoya is the small town of Okada, where centuries-old houses and other buildings afford a glimpse into Japan's past and let you connect with history.”

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6.1-Day Tour Sapporo: The port city of Otaru & Local Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8h 30m · from $170

Explore Otaru from Sapporo with canal walks, glassmaking, music boxes, a steam clock, lunch, and a local brewery visit.

“great day out with Scott. great tour and great worldly discussions.recommended!! port very pretty place and very historical.”

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7.Small-Group Walking Tour of Matsuyama and Minakuchi Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $68

Walk Matsuyama’s Dogo district, visit sacred sites, and create a custom sake label during this small-group brewery tour.

“Miwa was a fun tour guide. Her explanations were interesting and her pictures added to the tour. She was very cognizant of my wife and the heat of the day. She would ask which routes we would like to walk around the city, and recommended which based on how strenuoRead more”

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8.Sapporo Tour in the Port City of Otaru and Local beer brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $165

Review of an 8-hour Sapporo to Otaru tour with canal views, glass art, music boxes, a steam clock, and local beer.

“Had a wonderful time experiencing Otaru with our guide Scott. He shared a ton of information about the local culture and history of the town as we wandered the streets. A beautiful, relaxing place to visit as our trip wound down.”

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9.Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $162

Make miso in a 240-year-old Obuse brewery, enjoy Nagano ramen, visit Hokusai-kan, and explore with a private English-speaking guide.

“The guide was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. His communication was fantastic. He planned a diverse day of sightseeing in Obuse and was flexible based on our group’s needs. The miso making was so much fun. It was such an interesting and unique experience!”

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10.Suntory Whisky and Beer Tasting Walking Tour in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $91

Taste Suntory whisky and beer in Kyoto with museum time, brewery access, an English assistant, and practical tips for this half-day tour.

“We understood this tour did not include the highly popular whisky distillery tour, but we were still excited. Within 1 business day, Fujiya-san from H.I.S. Co. (DMC) contacted with clear instructions, detailed itinerary, and photos of our meRead more”

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