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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311drewc
Jan 6, 2025
Tomoko - Best tour guide in Japan - Me and my friends loved this tour. Tomoko was our tour guide and she was awesome. She was very knowledgeable on Kobe and planned a great day for us. She also reserved an outstanding Kobe beef lunch that we would not have gotten without her. She is the best tour guide I’ve ever had and I will miss her! If I am ever in Japan again I hope to see her again.
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Jakef55445
Jan 6, 2025
Kobe Sake Tour With Tomoko - Tomoko was the best tour guide I have ever had! She was the perfect translator for any interactions we had, talkative, and made sure the tour was always fun!! I highly recommend her to take you on this tour. She asked if we had any special requests and we said we wanted to go to lunch in Kobe. She booked us a spot and it was incredible! Thank you Tomoko for such an amazing day in Kobe!
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Clayton
Jan 6, 2025
Tomoko is the best tour guide in JAPAN! - Tomoko is very kind and knowledgeable of Kobe and the surrounding areas. She is very talkative and friendly and made our tour very very enjoyable!
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Drew_c
Jan 5, 2025
Kobe Sightseeing Experience - My friends and I enjoyed this so much. Our Tomoko was so fun and extremely knowledgeable on Kobe. She was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. The amount of effort she put in to give us a good time was incredible. She also reserved an amazing Kobe beef lunch for us! If you ever have the chance to come to Kobe or Kyoto ask for Tomoko. You won’t regret it!
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Neraljanelle
Dec 14, 2024
Inviting and there was so much to learn about the Japanese culture - Our tour guide was such an amazing person! Tomoko shared a lot about the Japanese culture, and the major cities-Kobe, Tokyo and Osaka. She taught us a lot about sake and how it was made. Tomoko gave us great recommendations and was very considerate. She shared this word “Ichigo ichie” which translates to one time, one meeting. She was warm, positive and respectful. I would recommend her to family and friends!
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906leighannep
Dec 14, 2024
100% recommend if you wanna learn about Japans rich history of sake traditions! - My cousin and I were helped out by Tomoko! I think out of all the moments on our trip in Japan, this has got to be my favorite one! Tomoko was very accommodating to our needs and answer every question we asked. The tour was amazing, and she went above and beyond with her service and communication skills. I hope to be booked with Tamako again and highly recommend this tour ! It was very informative and most of all fun.
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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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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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