Kobe Sake Brewery Hopping and Local Izakaya Dinner in Sannomiya

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About this activity

Kobe: Nada-Gogo Sake Brewery Tour & Local Izakaya Dinner in Sannomiya

Discover Kobe through sake, local food, and izakaya culture on this guided experience.

In the afternoon, visit sake breweries in the famous Nada-Gogo area, a celebrated sake region. Learn the basics of Japanese sake, how it is made, how to enjoy it, and how it connects with local food culture.

After the brewery visits, return to Sannomiya for dinner at a long-established local izakaya. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of a Japanese dining spot, order food and drinks with your guide’s support, and experience the evening like a local.

Your guide is a Kobe-based Japanese language teacher who will explain everything in English, including sake basics, izakaya etiquette, toast expressions, how to order food, and the culture behind Japanese drinking and dining.

This tour is perfect for travelers who want more than sightseeing — a mix of cultural learning, local flavors, and an authentic Kobe dining experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Hiro Global Services

Ages: Adults (20–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Dinner at the izakaya, including the basic meal, is included in the tour price. Additional alcoholic drinks, premium sake tastings, and extra food orders are not included.
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Transportation between the meeting point, sake breweries, and izakaya is included in the tour price.
Included: English guide, sake brewery visits, cultural explanations, and basic Japanese phrases.
Included: Sake tasting fees at each brewery, approximately ¥2,000–¥3,000, are included.

Not included

Not included: Private transportation: Not included: hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation to the meeting point, and transportation after the tour.
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Not included: additional alcoholic drinks and premium sake tastings.
Not included: Not included: souvenirs and personal shopping expenses.
Not included: Not included: additional food orders beyond the basic meal set.

Itinerary

Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum

45 min

The ‘Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum’ stands in the Nada Go-go region, a renowned centre for sake production. One of its greatest attractions is that visitors can not only learn about its history but also experience the essence of sake brewing through all five senses.

You can experience first-hand—as if you were actually there—the steaming of rice, the cultivation of koji, and the preparation of moromi (fermenting mash) in huge wooden vats. Furthermore, in the projection mapping theatre, which depicts the four seasons of sake brewing, you can gain a deeper appreciation of the allure of sake through immersive visual presentations.

After the tour, head to the much-anticipated ‘Sake Tasting Corner’. Alongside free tastings of seasonal limited-edition sakes, there are also paid tasting machines where you can sample premium sakes. The adjoining shop offers a wide array of tempting products, including not only sake but also sake lees sweets and amazake soft-serve ice cream.
Stop 2

45 min

The Kobe Shushinkan is renowned as the home of the ‘Fukuju’ sake brand. Comprising four buildings, including the brewing cellar, it is a complex dedicated to passing on the traditions and culture of sake brewing, where visitors can experience the charm of Japanese sake and warm hospitality.

At the ‘Fukuju Kura’, where the sake is brewed, you can learn about the brewing process clearly and easily. The adjacent ‘Tōmyō Kura’ is the brewery shop where you can taste and purchase the full range of Fukuju products, including limited-edition sake available only here. You can also enjoy sweets such as special soft-serve ice cream and confectionery made from sake lees, making it the perfect place to choose souvenirs.　　At the Kobe Shushinkan, you can experience the traditions of sake brewing, savour delicious sake and cuisine, and enjoy a truly enriching experience. It is highly recommended not only for sake enthusiasts but also for those who are not particularly fond of alcohol.
Kobe

2 hours

After learning about Japanese sake, enjoy dinner like a local at a long-established izakaya in Sannomiya. Your guide, a Kobe-based Japanese language teacher, will explain izakaya etiquette, useful toast expressions, how to order food, and Japanese food and drink culture in clear and friendly English.

Dinner will be held at a traditional local izakaya in Sannomiya, where you can enjoy fresh seafood from Akashi, Japanese sake, and Kobe’s rich food culture. This experience is perfect for travelers who want more than sightseeing — a chance to learn, taste, and enjoy an authentic local dining experience.

Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hilton Plaza EAST 1st floor which is connected to Hilton Hotel.

Wearing Blue shirts ant Blue cap and sign with logo[HILO GLOBAL SERVICES]

End point

The tour will end at Sannomiya Station (served by JR and other lines).
JR,Hanshin,Hankyu Sannomiya Station

Pickup points

Hotel Alexander Namba
Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
OYO 644 Hotel Art Inn Namba
Kuromon Crystal Hotel
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka-Namba
The OneFive Osaka Namba-Kuromon
Hotel and Spa Atlantis -Adults Only
Toyoko Inn Osaka Nippombashi Bunraku Gekijo Mae
Hotel the I Adult Only
Red Roof Inn & Suites Osaka Namba Nippombashi
Cinnamon Hotel

and 1,111 more pickup points

I will pick you up at the 1st floor of Hilton Plaza EAST which is connected to Hilton Hotel.　I will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name and sign of [HILO GLOBAL SERVICES].

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.