What other travelers are saying about Tenryo Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
I tried some freshly squeezed unpasteurized sake at a liquor store and was so shocked by how delicious it was that I decided to visit the brewery. The limited edition sake and of course all the other sakes were all delicious, so I bought some as souvenirs from Gero. They were a big hit with the recipients!
I used to dislike amazake, but now I love Tenryo Shuzo's amazake! I keep buying it over and over again!
I'm so grateful for the delicious water and rice.
Yes, Tenryo Sake Brewery offers guided brewery tours and sake tasting experiences for visitors. You can explore their traditional brewing facilities, learn about their 340+ year history, and sample various premium sake varieties including their famous Hida region specialties.
Tenryo Sake Brewery is typically open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though hours may vary seasonally. Basic brewery visits are often free, while guided tours and premium tasting experiences may have fees ranging from 500-2000 yen per person depending on the package selected.
At Tenryo Sake Brewery, you can purchase a wide variety of premium sake including junmai, ginjo, daiginjo, and seasonal limited editions. Their specialty Hida region sake varieties showcase local Gifu Prefecture rice and mountain spring water, with many products exclusive to the brewery shop.
Yes, Tenryo Sake Brewery welcomes international visitors and typically provides English-language materials and staff assistance. The brewery is located in tourist-friendly Takayama, making it accessible for foreign travelers exploring Japan's traditional sake culture and Hida region attractions.
As soon as you enter, there are displays of sake rice ears. They are Yamadanishiki and Hidahomare, with Yamadanishiki being larger. Apparently, Yamadanishiki, which wouldn't normally grow in cold climates, is now thriving due to global warming. The display was befitting of a sake brewery that focuses on local rice.
The sake was beautifully displayed, and they also had sake vessels and merchandise for sale. I bought some Hinoya Kimoto sake, which can only be found in the refrigerator, as well as a sparkling sake called Sumasuma, and an original sake cup.
The owner and landlady were very kind, and I enjoyed my shopping experience.
It's a dream come true to be able to browse the shop while sampling drinks.
There are six types of sake on the server, and you get five coins. Choosing and drinking while getting recommendations was a really enjoyable experience.
I definitely want to go again!
I visited for the doburoku-brewing experience.
Each person can brew 2.5L of doburoku, a very satisfying amount.
When you sign up for the doburoku-brewing experience, the owner will carefully explain the history of the brewery and about sake.
You'll get one-on-one answers to any amateur questions you might have, and you'll also receive a tasting of five sake cups. Naturally, you'll get to compare five different types.
It's an experience that sake lovers won't want to miss.
The barrier to entry is not high, and they'll carefully teach even beginners, so I highly recommend it.
I'm sure you'll fall in love with sake even more!
Some people have mentioned in past comments that it's only open on weekdays, but now they're open on weekends depending on the season, so be sure to check out the official website! ✋️
It's close to Gero, so it's within easy reach of sightseeing in Gero.
The trains aren't frequent, but a taxi ride takes less than 20 minutes, so if you have a group, a taxi might be an option.
