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Kobe Sake Brewery Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Discover the story behind Japan’s sake culture on a guided walking tour through Nada Gogo, one of the country’s most renowned sake-producing regions. Starting at Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, your guide will welcome you and introduce the tour before leading you through the neighborhood, explaining Kobe’s geography and why this area became ideal for sake brewing.
Visit three historic breweries—Hakutsuru, Kikumasamune, and Sakura Masamune—each with its own philosophy and flavor style. Learn how sake is made, how it differs from other alcoholic beverages, and how tradition and craftsmanship influence taste. At each brewery, enjoy tastings of approximately 3 to 5 types of sake, allowing you to com...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
At each brewery, you will have the opportunity to taste around 3 to 5 different types of sake.
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Hanshin Sumiyoshi
Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station is a local station (local trains only). Please make sure to take or change to a local train.
From Osaka-Umeda toward Kobe (about 25 min).
From Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya toward Osaka (about 10 min).
Our guide will be waiting at the station ticket gate with a sign.
Return
Hanshin Uozaki Station
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Participants must be 20 years of age or older, as the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the story behind Japan’s sake culture on a guided walking tour through Nada Gogo, one of the country’s most renowned sake-producing regions. Starting at Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, your guide will welcome you and introduce the tour before leading you through the neighborhood, explaining Kobe’s geography and why this area became ideal for sake brewing.
Visit three historic breweries—Hakutsuru, Kikumasamune, and Sakura Masamune—each with its own philosophy and flavor style. Learn how sake is made, how it differs from other alcoholic beverages, and how tradition and craftsmanship influence taste. At each brewery, enjoy tastings of approximately 3 to 5 types of sake, allowing you to com...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
At each brewery, you will have the opportunity to taste around 3 to 5 different types of sake.
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Hanshin Sumiyoshi
Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station is a local station (local trains only). Please make sure to take or change to a local train.
From Osaka-Umeda toward Kobe (about 25 min).
From Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya toward Osaka (about 10 min).
Our guide will be waiting at the station ticket gate with a sign.
Return
Hanshin Uozaki Station
Itinerary
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Hanshin Sumiyoshi
Meeting & Welcome Briefing (Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station)
We meet at Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, where your guide will give a short welcome briefing, including self-introductions and an overview of the tour.
After that, we take a 7-minute walk from the station while learning about Kobe’s geography, the Nada Gogo sake-producing area, and why this region became one of Japan’s most important sake-brewing centers.
15 minutes
2
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
Stop 1: Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum (Approx. 1 hour)
Our first stop is the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, operated by one of Japan’s most well-known sake brands with a long history of large-scale brewing.
Here, many historical tools and documents have been carefully preserved. While viewing these valuable materials together, your guide will explain the traditional sake brewing process, its history, and how sake differs from other alcoholic beverages.
After the visit, enjoy a tasting of 3–5 types of sake, followed by free time for shopping and souvenirs.
1 hour
3
Kiku-Masamune Shuzo Kinenkan
Stop 2: Kikumasamune Sake Brewery (Approx. 30 minutes)
We then walk about 10 minutes to Kikumasamune, a brewery famous for its dry, bold style of sake, often referred to as otokozake (masculine sake).
Each brewery in Nada has its own philosophy and flavor profile, and here you’ll enjoy a different selection of 3–5 sake tastings that highlight Kikumasamune’s distinctive character.
If you prefer a break from alcohol, you may choose sake lees soft-serve ice cream instead (subject to availability).
45 minutes
4
Sakuramasamune Kinenkan Sakuraen
Stop 3: Sakura Masamune Sake Brewery (Approx. 30 minutes) OR Optional Lunch (Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes)
After a 7-minute walk, we arrive at the final brewery, Sakura Masamune, known for its elegant, well-balanced sake and its close connection to food pairing.
Another tasting session is included here. An optional lunch can be added at this location, featuring a beautifully prepared seasonal meal designed to pair well with sake.
Your guide will assist with menu selection, so no worries even if you’re unfamiliar with the dishes.
45 minutes
5
Hanshin Uozaki Station
Tour End: Hanshin Uozaki Station
Perfect for both beginners and sake lovers, this guided tour lets you explore Kobe’s famous sake district at a relaxed pace. Enjoy multiple tastings, learn how to taste and compare sake, and discover local favorites without worrying about directions or planning. With easy access from the station and a friendly guide, it’s a fun and approachable way to experience Japanese sake culture.
