Walk back in time to feudal days along the unchanged streets of old Takayama. Throughout the year, this popular area enchants many visitors from both Japan and overseas.
With six sake breweries, Takayama is a great place to educate your taste buds. Since the sake made at each brewery has its own distinctive character, as you explore the old town, why not also enjoy the different time-honored flavors of the local brews?
Ideal conditions for sake brewing
In Japan, everyone knows that the best sake comes from cold areas.
Takayama has cold winters. Since it is also blessed with crystal waters from the Hida Mountains and excellent local rice, the town has a long history of sake brewing.
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