Sake Distillery Tour + Tasting

Want to learn about the fascinating world of sake in Japan? On this tour of 3 distilleries in Nada, we'll discover the history and secrets of this ancient drink. We'll also enjoy a tasting of unique flavours and aromas.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the designated time at Uozaki Station in Kobe to begin our sake tour of Nada, known for producing this iconic drink. From here, we'll walk through picturesque streets, firstly admiring the impressive Sakura-Masamune and Kenbishi distilleries, two of the oldest in Japan.

Our first stop will be the Kiku-Masamune distillery, established in 1659, recognized for traditional crafting processes, including taruzake: sake aged in barrels. Depending on availability, we may visit the workshop where artisans craft these barrels. During this 1-hour visit, you will taste this traditional sake along with 2 others of your choice from 6 premium options.

Next, we'll visit the Sake Hakutsuru Museum, the largest sake distributor in Nada. Here, we'll explore the interactive museum and explain the various tools and equipment on display. A tasting of 2 types of Daiginjo will also take place.

After 1 hour at the museum, we will proceed to Nada Go Go Sake Tokoro, an old production site formerly part of Kenbishi, where we will have a final immersive sake tasting featuring 3 selected types, paired with a snack.

Finally, we will walk to Mikage Station, concluding our tour after approximately 3.5-4.5 hours.