Funasaka Sake Brewery

Tucked into the historic streets of Takayama, Funasaka Sake Brewery is one of Gifu's most celebrated places to encounter Japanese sake in its truest form. With over 1,100 visitors sharing their experiences and an impressive 4.4-star rating, it has earned its reputation as a genuine highlight of the city: not merely a shop, but an immersion into the culture of nihonshu that has shaped this mountain town for generations. The brewery welcomes guests every day of the week, making it an accessible anchor for any Takayama itinerary.

When to go

Funasaka opens daily at 8:30 AM, and arriving early rewards you with a quieter, more contemplative atmosphere before the day's visitors arrive in full. Takayama is particularly atmospheric in autumn and winter, when the cool mountain air feels entirely in keeping with a warm tasting of local brew.

“Such a fun tasting experience at Funasaka Brewery. They served a great variety of sake, and we loved that you can bring the sake tasting cup home as a souvenir. We visited two breweries in Takayama, and this one ended up being our favorite. We especially loved the Reirin Daiginjo and the gold umeshu. There was also the three-coin tasting option, sorry we forgot the exact name, but it was quite st”— Irene Mariska P.A., Google review