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Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe
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About
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 Japan's total sake production.
The location, climatic environment, quality of rice, and water are just perfect to brew sake in Nada. Those are essential for sake brewing, and the craftsmanship has been handed down from generation to generation with its techniques.
This tour will not only introduce a sake brewery and tasting but will also intr...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
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
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Sannomiya Station
JR Sannomiya Station central exit, in front of ticket office
Return
Kobe-Sannomiya Station
Kobe Sannomiya Station
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
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Under the age of 20 are not allowed to drink in Japan.
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Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
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Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
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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Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe
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About
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 Japan's total sake production.
The location, climatic environment, quality of rice, and water are just perfect to brew sake in Nada. Those are essential for sake brewing, and the craftsmanship has been handed down from generation to generation with its techniques.
This tour will not only introduce a sake brewery and tasting but will also intr...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
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
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Sannomiya Station
JR Sannomiya Station central exit, in front of ticket office
Return
Kobe-Sannomiya Station
Kobe Sannomiya Station
Itinerary
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Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum: This is a museum that was built in the early Taisho era. The museum displays the traditional sake brewing process and operations, and visitors can learn about the brewing process as well as see the historical architecture. You can also enjoy sake tasting.
40 minutes
2
Kobe Shu-shin-kan Breweries
Kobe Shushinkan: This is also a sake brewery that has been in business for 250 years, since the Edo period. The brewery produces Fukuju, which is drunk at Nobel Prize -dinners and is highly regarded both in Japan and abroad. Find your favorite flavor at the tasting corner and make it your souvenir.
40 minutes
3
Konan Muko no Sato
Kobe Konan Mukonosato: Specializing in pickles and Mirin (sweet cooking rice wine). Mirin is made from the same raw materials as sake and is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. By learning about the similarities and differences between sake and Mirin, you can learn more about Japanese food and sake.
30 minutes
4
Oyasutei Ichiba Shopping Street
Oyasutei Ichiba Shopping Street: With a history of over 100 years, the market is said to be "the oldest shopping street in Kobe. Today, there are long-established stores that have been around since the postwar period, as well as stores that sell not only Japanese and Asian foods, but also Halal foods. It is a deep shopping street with a mixture of Showa and multinational, giving it a retro Japanese atmosphere.
