Discover the best sake brewery area in Japan on a guided tour through the historic Nada district of Kobe. Visit three renowned sake breweries, learn about the centuries-old brewing traditions, and enjoy tastings of premium sake varieties, some exclusive to the region.
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- Explore Kobe’s Nada Ward, Japan’s most famous sake-producing area
- Visit three historic sake breweries and learn about traditional brewing techniques
- View tools and equipment used in sake brewing since ancient times
- Enter a rare sake barrel-making facility (subject to availability)
- Optional visit to a local Japanese-style sake bar (additional cost)
- Taste both free and premium sake, including local specialty soft-serve sake ice cream
Full Description
Join a guided tour of the Nada area in Kobe — home to Japan’s highest concentration of traditional sake breweries. With its ideal climate, mineral-rich water from Mount Rokko, and centuries of history, Nada is considered the birthplace of premium Japanese sake.
Meet your guide at Sumiyoshi Station or directly at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum to begin your sake discovery journey.
Your first stop is the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, where you’ll explore traditional sake brewing equipment and learn about historical methods that are still respected today. Enjoy a tasting of freshly brewed sake, and perhaps even sake ice cream.
Continue to the Kikumasamune Sake Brewery, where you’ll delve deeper into the artistry behind sake making and sample unique brews not available outside the region.
The final visit is to Hamafukutsuru Brewery, a smaller and more intimate facility where you may witness live sake production and see skilled artisans crafting wooden barrels by hand—a rare and fascinating experience.
If the timing aligns (Fridays to Sundays), you may also access a special sake tasting bar open to the public for premium samples.
Itinerary
Starting location:
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
- Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum – Sightseeing, museum tour, shopping, tasting (45 minutes)
- Kiku-Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan – Sightseeing, tasting, shop visit (45 minutes)
- Hamafukutsuru Brewery – Brewery visit, tasting, optional barrel-making observation (40 minutes)
End location: Hamafukutsuru Brewery (or return to starting point upon request)
Pricing
From ¥13,000 per person
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Includes
- Guided tour of three sake breweries
- One free tasting at each brewery
- Insightful commentary on the sake-making process
- Optional access to premium tasting bar (depending on day and availability)
Meeting Point
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
4 Chome-5-5 Sumiyoshi Minamimachi, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 658-0041, Japan
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Tel: +81 78-822-8907
Reviews
“Learning about sake, how it’s produced and tasting how it differs from each brewer was fascinating.”
“I have gone through 5 guided tours and Yumi was our best tour guide. She provided more insights to our questions. We enjoyed her company. 5 stars.”
“Great time going to several different breweries and learning about the process of making sake! Got to go into one of the factories and see how they hand make their wooden barrels, which was awesome to see!”
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