The Best Sake Tasting: Our Top 3 Picks

1.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151Our pick

See Nagano’s Zenko-ji Temple, taste local sake, enjoy hot pot, and meet wild snow monkeys on this well-planned full-day tour.

“Fantastic Snow Monkey experience. The visit to the temple and sake tasting were a bonus. Lunch was really good and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Definitely bring comfortable shoes with good traction. The path is super icy so definitely buy the crampon spikes they sell at the gift shop. The bonus of going with this tour is that they provide tickets and you can bypass the long ticket line. The hike up to see the monkeys is a hike so be prepared. Overall a great experience and the guides were great and knowledgeable. Definitely will recommend to friends and family.”

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2.Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $87Best value

A five-hour Arashiyama walking tour covering bamboo, temples, gardens, monkeys, Kyoto views, and optional local sake tasting.

“Fantastic activity and special shout out to our guide, Francis. Pleasure to have him taking us round today, personable and knowledgeable.”

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3.Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135

Review of Nagano’s snow monkey, Zenkoji Temple, sake and lunch day trip, with practical tips on timing, walking, winter gear and value.

“Had a great day Dylan was an outstanding guide very informative and polite he made the day most enjoyable. Tour good value and great experience.”

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