KOBE Sake brewery PRIVATE walking tour with Local guide

4.9 (9 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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It has been well-received by people who love alcohol, such as honeymooners and family members. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sake tasting corner by sake brewery staff — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Are you a sake lover?

Or are you visiting Kobe for second time and wanto learn more about the region?

If your answer is yes, this is the perfect experience for you!

And also you can try “Kakuuchi” which means you can get sake and drink it at liquor shop.

This is a unique way that experienced sake lovers drink at breweries.

Shall we try it out?

・Explore the Nada sake district, which is one of Japan's 'Big Three' sake regions.

・Gain insider knowledge on sake production with guided tours of renowned breweries, showcasing traditional teqhniques.

・Enjoy 10 sake flavors through tastings at each stop.

・Get some souveniours at brewery shops where you can buy limited edition.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, English
Audio guide: English
Operated by: 888tour

Ages: Adults (20–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: About 10 cups of sake tasting at each brewery

Not included

Not included: Eating and drinking at Hamadaya

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The tour starts here!

Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day.
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum

20 min Admission included

We hope that you will learn the whole story of the traditional sake brewing that has been passed down from generation to generation, and that you will be able to widely know the "heart of Japan" through the world of sake brewing.

Explore the process of making Hakutsuru sake with 3 types of sake tasting. You can also enjoy tax-free shopping at the shop.
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum

20 min Admission included

Experience Kiku-masamune's passion for the tradition of sake brewing, which has been passed down for over 350 years. The museum also has a large collection of sake cups, and you can enjoy tasting 2 different sake varieties.
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum

30 min Admission included

Learn about 'Taru Sake' made in the traditional "Taru Bin," which are sake barrels crafted from Yoshino cedar, at a functioning factory and laboratory.

We have been manufacturing barrels using the same method from 350 years ago, when bottles were too expensive to buy.

You can see how craftsmen make barrel using the same manufacturing method as in the Edo period.
Sakuramasamune Kinenkan Sakuraen

20 min Admission included

You can taste the famous Japanese sake.

There are restaurants and cafes here.

You can enjoy it even if you can't drink alcohol.
Hamafukutsuru Ginjo Brewery

20 min Admission included

You can receive an explanation of each sake after a free sake tasting by sake advisor.

Here you can buy the honorable sake that has been awarded in Japan.
Stop 7

30 min

This is the most popular izakaya in Kobe.

In addition to Japanese sake, beer, wine, and whiskey are all available here.

Because this place is both a liquor store and an izakaya.

The style of drinking sake in a corner of a liquor store is called "kakuuchi", and it is popular among young people in Japan as well.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you right outside the ticket gate.

End point

The izakaya Hamadaya is both the final guide point and the dissolution place.

So don't worry about the time and enjoy the kakuuchi slowly.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Japan's summer can be quite hot, especially in August when temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celsius. Given the nature of our walking tours, which involve spending time outdoors, we strongly recommend taking measures to prevent heatstroke. Please ensure you stay hydrated and consider using items like parasols for shade.