Kobe Sake Brewery Tasting and Lunch Tour with Local Guide

5.0(5)4 hFree cancellationBy JPtourism

About this activity

Sake tastings and a seasonal lunch in Kobe’s renowned district!

Discover Japan’s sake culture on a guided walking tour through Nada Gogo, one of the country’s most famous sake-producing regions. Starting near Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, your local guide explains Kobe’s geography and why this area became ideal for sake brewing.

Visit three historic breweries—Hakutsuru, Kikumasamune, and Sakura Masamune—each with its own philosophy and flavor style. Learn how sake is made and how tradition and craftsmanship shape its taste, while enjoying tastings of 3 to 5 varieties at each stop.

The tour concludes at Sakura Masamune with a seasonal lunch in a traditional setting. Your guide will recommend dishes from the varied menu, with optional sake pairings to complete your meal. With walkable distances and a small group size, this experience suits both beginners and sake lovers seeking an authentic and meaningful cultural experience.

What's included

✓At each brewery, you will have the opportunity to taste around 3 to 5 different types of sake.
✓Lunch

Not included

✕Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station is a local station (local trains only). Please make sure to take or change to a local train. From Osaka-Umeda toward Kobe (about 25 min). From Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya toward Osaka (about 10 min). Our guide will be waiting at the station ticket gate with a sign.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participants must be 20 years of age or older, as the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.

Cancellation policy

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

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