Discover the authentic charm of Nagano’s sake culture with a guided experience at Wakabayashi Sake Brewery, the family-run home of the acclaimed Tsukiyoshino brand. Your visit begins with a guided walk through the brewery, where the brewer explains each stage of sake production, from locally grown Nagano rice and pristine mountain water to fermentation and maturation. Learn about the brewery’s history since 1896, the philosophy behind Tsukiyoshino, and how the region’s climate shapes its distinctive flavours. After the tour, enjoy a guided tasting of five carefully selected sake varieties. Compare differences in aroma, flavour, texture, and finish while discovering how rice varieties, brewing methods, and sweetness levels influence each sake. Chat directly with the brewer, ask questions, and deepen your appreciation of Japanese sake. Finish with the brewery’s homemade apple juice before visiting the shop to purchase your favourite sake as a memorable souvenir.