Nada Sake Brewery Tour: Discover Japan's Best Sake

Discover Kobe’s sake breweries, savor tastings, explore local food culture, and stroll through vibrant shopping streets. Experience the essence of Japanese life and craftsmanship.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum - Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum: This museum, established in the early Taisho era, showcases the traditional sake brewing process and operations. Visitors can explore the brewing techniques and admire the historical architecture. Sake tasting is also available.
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What's Included
  • Private Tour
  • Tour Guide
  • Necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Estimated Costs of the Tour: 530 JPY per Person
  • Breakdown: Transportation: 530 JPY, Admission Fees: 0 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
  • Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
Additional Information

Sake breweries are scattered in the Nada area, where the area is known as one of the best sake breweries in Japan. Several breweries are open to the public, and they are popular with tourists because they offer tours of the production process and free tastings. Sake brewing in Nada has been active since the Edo period and now accounts for about 30% of…

Location
Sannomiya Station
JR Sannomiya Station central exit, in front of ticket office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Junlin_o
Oct 24, 2024
A Memorable Sake Brewery and Cultural Tour in Kobe - I had an incredible experience on the Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe, guided by the wonderful Tomoko-san. From start to finish, the tour was a delightful blend of culture, history, and culinary exploration. Tomoko-san's friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge about Japanese culture and history truly enriched the experience. She didn't just focus on the specific area we visited but shared fascinating insights about various aspects of Japanese life as we walked to and from the brewery. Her storytelling made the journey as interesting as the destination itself. As a foodie, I was thrilled that Tomoko-san introduced me to some fantastic food spots along the way. Each stop was thoughtfully chosen, allowing me to savor authentic local flavors that I might not have discovered on my own. While the tour is a bit pricey, the quality of the experience more than justifies the cost. I learned so much and tasted incredible food, all while being guided by someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Tomoko-san. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kobe who wants a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and a memorable culinary adventure.
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Nd8vb7g7kj
Sep 5, 2024
Fantastic guide - WOW! Our guide Tomoko was fantastic and couldn’t recommend highly enough. The sake tour in Kobe was an absolute delight. From the moment we stepped into the traditional sake brewery, I was captivated by the rich history and craftsmanship that went into every bottle. Our knowledgeable guide, a local expert, shared fascinating insights into the sake-making process, explaining the intricate techniques involved in producing this beloved Japanese beverage. We had the opportunity to taste a variety of sakes, each with its own unique flavor profile. Tomoko recommended the plum wine, it’s great!
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Joshpc8303os
Aug 13, 2024
Knowledge and helpful tour guide - Kei was a fantastic guide, very accommodating when we arrived 15 minutes late, excellent at personalising the tour based on our preferences.
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Adamnw9950mk
Jun 16, 2024
Kobe day - Kiyoshi was really welcoming from the start as we had trouble with finding the meeting spot. Kiyoshi gave us a run down of the itinerary and we were off. We started with hopping on a train and some walking to the first sake Brewery. As we traveled to our first destination we learned about Kiyoshi's background and a little bit of his life. We first visited the top sake brewer in Japan. Kiyoshi was knowledgeable about Kobe's brewing and export of sake. At the end of visiting the Brewery we had our first sake tasting. Unfortunately, at the first Brewery we had to pay for the tasting. However, it was cheap and when will be the next time you are able to try premium sake in japan straight from the source? We then walked to the next sake Brewery and got to see areas of Kobe without hustle and bustle. Along the way Kiyoshi shared facts regarding Japan such as differences in customs between the Kansai region and the rest of the Japan. We shared with Kiyoshi differences in America. The second tasting was free. You have the option to get a larger amount if you pay and I believe you could keep the sake cup as a souvenir. After visiting the Breweries we headed to the Suidosoji Shotengai via subway. The Suidosoji Shotengai consisted if shops and restaurants. We popped into a tiny restaurant for some Okonomiaki. Kiyoshi translated what the chef was saying for us. Once finished we head back to the train station to say our goodbyes. Kiyoshi was a wonderful guide who was great to talk to. Be prepared for for a lot of walking and some subway hopping. Even though there is a lot of travel you get to see a beautiful city while learning a lot. Make sure you have an IC card for the convenience of transportation. Also, wear sunscreen, bring a hat or an umbrella.
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Panagiotis
Jun 12, 2023
Great tour of Osaka - Masato did an excellent job. He was prepared and flexible. We went all over Osaka and saw all the major sites, temples, shrines and neighborhoods. We also ate very well!
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Ericlf694bn
Jun 8, 2023
Great tour - Fuji was a great tour guide. He really took his time explaining everything and even helped us with a dinner reservation. We would recommend this tour.
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Susanse679xc
May 13, 2023
Great experience in Kobe - Masato was an excellent tour guide. He was prompt, knowledgeable, organized and helpful for us. Had a half day tour of Kobe and saw 2 sake breweries and a pickle factory. We wanted to have Kobe beef for lunch and he found a restaurant and took us there, interpreting for us and helping us along. I also was interested in purchasing a yukata of which he found a department store to go there. Highly recommend!
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Davidp752014
May 13, 2023
Excellent tour 👏👍 - I had an excellent time with the guide Michi-san. He was kind and very knowledgeable about saké making, the region, the factories and the history around saké in kobé. We also exchanged about japanese life in general. I learned a lot thanks to him.
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Princess_teri
Nov 16, 2024
Personable guide - We loved touring with Tomoko. In depth visit to 2 breweries and pickle shop and department store grocery (which also has sake tasting!). We asked for sushi and she took us to Sushiro , great local conveyor sushi spot. While she adapted the tour to our interests, the value for money was a bit low (not her fault certainly).
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209carolynh
May 22, 2023
Sake Brewery - This tour was interesting and not what we were expecting (not in a bad way!) Taste testing was a bonus and our guide was knowledgeable on the subject though at times language was a barrier.
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