Nara Sake Tour: Birthplace of Sake, 2 Breweries & Tastings

5.0(15)3 hFree cancellationBy Kampai Sake Tours

About this activity

Go beyond Nara’s famous deer and temples to discover the city as the birthplace of refined sake—the foundation of modern Japanese sake. Taste around 10 local sakes at two breweries and a neighborhood sake shop while exploring historic Naramachi in a small group.

What truly sets this tour apart is the guide quality. Kampai Sake Tours has specialized in sake tours since 2017, with 1,000+ tours operated. Our team includes National Government Licensed Guide Interpreters, certified sake professionals, and even a former toji (sake brewmaster). Every guide—licensed or not—completes rigorous KST training in hospitality and tour delivery.

So you don’t need any sake knowledge before joining. Your local Japanese guide makes sake easy to understand, connects it with Nara’s history and everyday culture, and keeps the experience relaxed and fun. All scheduled sake tasting fees are included.

What's included

✓Professional English-speaking local Japanese guide trained by Kampai Sake Tours.
✓Around 10 sake tastings at two local breweries and one sake shop. All scheduled tasting fees are included.
✓Visit a traditional Naramachi merchant townhouse and experience historic Japanese architecture
✓Guided walk through the historic streets of Naramachi with local cultural insights.
✓Kampai Sake Tours original sake-learning Uchiwa fan, available seasonally.

Not included

✕Food and snacks are not included unless otherwise specified.
✕transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
✕Bottles of sake, souvenirs, and other personal purchases are not included.

Meeting and pickup

In front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu-Nara Station

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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