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. From here, we'll walk through the picturesque streets, first admiring the Sakura-Masamune and Kenbishi distilleries, two of the oldest in Japan.

Our first stop will be the Kiku-Masamune distillery, founded in 1659. During this 1-hour visit, we'll taste this traditional sake alongside 2 others chosen from 6 premium options. Depending on availability, we may visit the workshop where artisans craft barrels by hand.

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 in the exhibition. We'll also do a tasting of 2 types of Daiginjo sake.

After 1 hour in the museum, we'll head to Nada Go Go Sake Tokoro, an old production site of Kenbishi. Here, we'll conduct a final immersive sake tasting, trying 3 carefully selected types paired with a snack.

Finally, we'll walk to Mikage Station, concluding our tour after a total of 3.5-4.5 hours.