Kobe Sake Brewery Walking Tour with Local Guide

5.0(1)3 hFree cancellationBy JPtourism

About this activity

Discover the story behind Japan’s sake culture on a guided walking tour through Nada Gogo, one of the country’s most renowned sake-producing regions. Starting at Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, your guide will welcome you and introduce the tour before leading you through the neighborhood, explaining 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, how it differs from other alcoholic beverages, and how tradition and craftsmanship influence taste. At each brewery, enjoy tastings of approximately 3 to 5 types of sake, allowing you to compare styles and discover your favorites.

This relaxed, easy-to-follow experience suits both beginners and sake lovers. With a knowledgeable guide, walkable distances, and an optional seasonal lunch at the final stop, the tour offers a meaningful way to experience Japanese sake culture.

What's included

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

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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