A Japanese (English) guided tour by a sake specialist. Includes transportation, entrance fees, and tasting of over 10 sakes.

Transportation costs to the site are not included.

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–7 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Participant age: 20 to 99 years old；What to wear and bring: You will be walking more than 3km on the day. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Nada has a wide variety of delicious sake. We recommend bringing a backpack to buy some as souvenirs. Sake bottles are typically 720ml.；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Hyogo/Kobe] Sake Tasting Tour! With Japanese (English) Guide

Japan-Hyogo

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:4 hour(s)

Guided language: English / Japanese

Free cancellation up to 8 day(s) in advance

Tour Highlights!

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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A visit to a sake brewery is a must for any trip to Japan and the Kansai region. Nada Ward in Kobe City is the largest sake-producing area in Japan, with about 30 breweries located in an area known as the 'Nada-Gogo' (Five Villages of Nada) that stretches 24km from east to west. The history of sake brewing here dates back to around 1330. 'Nada Sake' is so famous that it even appears in classic Rakugo stories, and Nada is blessed with various conditions suitable for sake brewing. These include 'Miyamizu,' a hard water rich in minerals; the production area of 'Yamada Nishiki,' famous as the 'King of Sake Rice'; and the 'Rokko Oroshi,' a wind blowing down from Mount Rokko that provides a cold and optimal climate. On this tour, we will take you to 3 carefully selected locations where you can taste over 25 types of sake. A guide who is well-versed in sake and the Nada area will lead you into the profound world of Japanese sake. ～Itinerary～ 13:00 Meet in front of the ticket gate at Ishiyagawa Station (Hanshin Line) 13:30 1st Brewery This is the smallest sake brewery in Nada Ward, with over 250 years of history, producing about 40,000 bottles (1.8L each) annually. Despite its small scale, it produces high-quality brands known throughout Japan. You will mainly taste 'Nama-zake' (unpasteurized sake with live yeast), which can only be enjoyed in Japan. Their Yuzu sake is the best! *Please note that they are closed on weekends, so we will take you to a different brewery instead. 14:00 2nd Brewery A historic brewery founded in 1751, now led by the 13th generation president. They offer a wide variety of authentic sake, including 'Junmai Ginjo,' which has been served at Nobel Prize banquets five times. The souvenir corner is well-stocked with snacks, sake cups, and wooden measuring boxes (masu). Tasting while receiving explanations from the brewery staff is always very popular with travelers! 15:00 3rd Brewery This is the largest sake brewery in Japan. It has a museum that displays traditional brewing methods. Let's take a memorable photo wearing a Happi coat at the photo spot. 15:30 4th Brewery Although it is a small brewery in Nada Ward, a sake master with over 60 years of experience will serve you sake. While they produce traditional, high-quality sake, they also engage in innovative and diverse sake brewing. For example, they have whiskey made by aging sake in American oak for 14 years, sherry aged in brandy barrels for 14 years, and sake blended with Chardonnay white wine. Your image of sake will be overturned. There is an optional paid tasting counter here. You can enjoy small plates of cheese made from cows raised on Mount Rokko and top-tier 'Shizuku-zake' (drip-pressed sake). 16:30 Dismissal at Uozaki Station (Hanshin Line)
Tour Highlights!
As the proverb 'Nada's dry sake, Fushimi's sweet sake' suggests, Nada sake is characterized by its dry taste due to the influence of mineral-rich Miyamizu water. You will enjoy over 10 types of world-class, high-quality sake during this 3-hour and 30-minute tour. The guide is knowledgeable about Nada and sake, and will provide friendly and informal explanations. We will share everything from the history, customs, and brewing methods of sake to how to enjoy it with the perfect snacks. The types of sake vary depending on the season! Let's learn about the brewers' passion while actually tasting fresh sake and experiencing its deliciousness.

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Please note the following when participating in this course:

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Children under 19 can participate for free and can try non-alcoholic amazake.

Reminders

Participant age: 20 to 99 years old
What to wear and bring: You will be walking more than 3km on the day. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Nada has a wide variety of delicious sake. We recommend bringing a backpack to buy some as souvenirs. Sake bottles are typically 720ml.
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–7 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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