[Hyogo/Kobe] Sake tasting tour with Japanese (English) guide

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• A visit to a sake brewery is a must-do on any trip to the Kansai region of Japan. Nada Ward in Kobe City is the country's largest producer of sake, with approximately 30 sake breweries located in the "Nada Gogo" area, stretching 24km from east to west. The history of sake brewing dates back to around 1330. Nada sake is so famous that it even features in classic rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling). Nada is blessed with a variety of conditions ideal for sake brewing. The mineral-rich hard water known as "Miyamizu" (Miyamizu) is the birthplace of Yamada Nishiki, the renowned "king of sake rice." The "Rokko Oroshi" wind blowing down from Mount Rokko creates a cool, ideal climate. This tour will take you to three carefully selected locations and allow you to sample over 25 types of sake. A guide with extensive knowledge of sake and the Nada area will guide you through the profound world of sake. Schedule: 1:00 PM Meet in front of the ticket gate at Ishiyagawa Station (Hanshin Line). 1:30 PM First stop: This brewery, with over 250 years of history, is the smallest in Nada Ward, producing approximately 40,000 bottles (1.8L). Despite its small size, it boasts high-quality brands known throughout Japan. Tastings will focus on namazake (sake with live yeast), a type of sake only found in Japan. Their yuzu sake is outstanding! *Please note that this brewery is closed on weekends, so we will take you to a different brewery. Thank you for your understanding. 2:00 PM Second stop: This brewery, founded in 1751 and headed by the 13th generation president, boasts a rich selection of authentic sake, including "Junmai Ginjo," which has been served at five Nobel Prize banquets. The souvenir corner offers a wide selection of snacks, sake bottles, and sake cups. Tastings with explanations from the brewers are always a hit with tourists! 15:00 Third Stop: Sake Brewery This is the largest sake brewery in Japan. It has a museum that displays traditional sake-making methods. Take a memorable photo wearing a happi coat at the commemorative photo spot. 15:30 Fourth Stop: Sake Brewery Although this is a small sake brewery in Nada Ward, a sake master with over 60 years of experience will be serving you sake. While producing traditional, high-quality sake, they also produce a wide variety of innovative drinks. For example, they offer whiskey aged in American oak for 14 years, sherry aged in brandy barrels for 14 years, and a blend of sake and Chardonnay white wine. This will completely change your image of sake. This is an optional experience, and there is a paid tasting counter. You can enjoy everything from a small plate of cheese made from dairy cows raised on Mount Rokko to the finest Shizuku sake. 16:30 End of tour at Uozaki Station (Hanshin Line)
• Tour highlights!
• As the saying goes, "Nada's men's sake, Fushimi's women's sake," Nada sake is characterized by its dry taste, influenced by the mineral-rich Miyamizu water. Enjoy over 10 varieties of world-class, top-quality sake on this 3.5-hour tour. Your guide is an expert on Nada and sake, and will provide friendly, informal explanations. You'll learn everything from the history of sake, customs, brewing methods, and how to enjoy snacks that go well with sake. The types of sake vary depending on the season! You'll get to sample fresh sake, experience the delicious flavor, and learn about the brewers' passion.