Sake Distillery Tour + Tasting

Want to learn about the fascinating world of sake in Japan? On this tour of 3 distilleries in Nada, we will discover the history and secrets of this ancient drink, including a tasting of unique flavors and aromas.

Tour Details

We will meet at the designated time at Uozaki Station in Kobe to begin our sake tour of Nada, a district known for producing this iconic drink. Our walk will include visits to the impressive Sakura-Masamune and Kenbishi distilleries, among the oldest in Japan.

The first stop will be the Kiku-Masamune distillery, founded in 1659, where we will explore its 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 options from 6 premium choices.

Next, we will visit the Sake Hakutsuru Museum, the largest sake distributor in Nada, for an interactive museum experience. We will discuss the various tools and equipment exhibited, followed by a tasting of 2 types of Daiginjo.

After 1 hour in the museum, we will proceed to Nada Go Go Sake Tokoro, a former Kenbishi production site, for a final immersive sake tasting featuring 3 selected types with a snack pairing.

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