Sake Tour and Tasting in Kobe with a Sake Brewer

5.0(23)4 hFree cancellationBy Origin Sake Tours

About this activity

Join an expert brewer for an exclusive journey through Japan’s most famous sake region. Go beyond the free tasting areas to explore traditional techniques, visit a master cooperage where barrels are still handcrafted, and enjoy a guided tasting and food pairing at a local standing bar.

> Exclusive Tastings: Sample rare Nama (unpasteurized), barrel-aged, and ultra-premium Daiginjo sake.

> Behind-the-Scenes Access: Visit a workshop where skilled craftsmen still hand-build traditional wooden sake barrels.

> Expert Insights: Learn centuries-old brewing secrets and local culture from an experienced sake brewer.

> Sake Knowledge: Learn about different styles of sake and how to pair them with food directly from an industry insider.

What's included

✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
✓Taste various types of local sake
✓Guided Sake Tasting with your host (comparative tasting of different grades of sake)
✓Guided by a local sake brewer, not a tour guide
✓Explanation of Traditional Sake Brewing Techniques
✓Light snack provided with the final tasting

Not included

✕Transportation cost to and from the tour are not included.

Meeting and pickup

Uozaki Station is on the Hanshin Railway Line, offering convenient access from Osaka, Kyoto and Himeji.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Only those of legal drinking age in Japan (20yrs or over) can participate.

Cancellation policy

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

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