③ Discover Nada Gogo, Japan's top sake-producing region and the heart of sake culture in Kobe. Join our guided tour to learn what makes sake unique—its flavors, brewing secrets, and how to enjoy it like a local. With friendly, knowledgeable guides and plenty of tastings, you'll experience sake through stories, laughter, and authentic hospitality. Perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts, this fun, flavorful tour will make you fall in love with Japanese sake.　

Close to Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka
・30 minutes from Osaka(Umeda).
・40 minutes from Osaka(Namba).
・70 minutes from Kyoto.

KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)

Sake breweries are scattered in the Nada area, where the area is known as one of the best sake breweries in Japan.
Several breweries are open to the public, and they are popular with tourists because they offer tours of the production process and free tastings.
Sake brewing in Nada has been active since the Edo period and now accounts for about 30% of Japan's total sake production.

The location, climatic environment, quality of rice, and water are just perfect to brew sake in Nada. Those are essential for sake brewing, and the craftsmanship has been handed down from generation to generation with its techniques.

This tour will not only introduce a sake brewery and tasting but will also introduce you to the food culture using sake, strolling through local shopping streets.
By learning about the efforts of the people involved in sake brewing, as well as feeling the daily lives in the area, you will be able to understand the appeal of sake.

Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe

Nada Gogo, a key region in Japan's sake industry, is renowned for its dynamic production and rich history. This tour introduces you to three distinguished breweries, each with a unique philosophy and style of crafting sake.

Explore traditional facilities where centuries-old techniques blend with modern innovation. Learn about the sake-making process, from rice selection and polishing to fermentation and maturation, which give Nada Gogo sake its signature depth.

Along the way, enjoy exclusive tastings that showcase diverse flavors shaped by the region's pure water, climate, and craftsmanship. Guides will share insights into the culture and traditions that established Nada Gogo as a leading hub in Japan's sake world.

This immersive experience offers both tastings and a deeper appreciation of Japan's sake heritage, leaving you with lasting insight into the artistry that makes this region a cornerstone of the industry.

Kobe: 3-Hour Private Sake Tour in Japan's Top Sake Area

Are you a sake lover? 
Or are you visiting Kobe for second time and wanto learn more about the region?

 If your answer is yes, this is the perfect experience for you!

And also you can try "Kakuuchi" which means you can get sake and drink it at liquor shop. 
This is a unique way that experienced sake lovers drink at breweries. 
Shall we try it out?

・Explore the Nada sake district, which is one of Japan's 'Big Three' sake regions.

・Gain insider knowledge on sake production with guided tours of renowned breweries, showcasing traditional teqhniques.

・Enjoy 10 sake flavors through tastings at each stop.

・Get some souveniours at brewery shops where you can buy limited edition.


KOBE Sake brewery PRIVATE walking tour with Local guide

Kobe is not a famous for tourists in Japan. So you can enjoy a travel dIfferent from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. I take you 3 bars that you can 
not find alone, and you can experience that you have not tried many things before. Moreover those are bars with a unique style that can 
only be found in Japan.
The first bar is "Tachinomiya" at near a railway alley. We have to drink and eat without seats, `STANDING`. :)
The second bar is "Izakaya", the most popilar bar style of special atmosphere in Japan. There are rare Beer, Shochu or Awamori (Japanese distilled spirits).
The third bar is Koryoriya which a Sake Sommelier do hospitality. They offer special and the most recommended Japanese Sake of the day. And you can try Japanese home made cuisines. 
Those are only known to local persons. All of those are my favorite and recommendation because there are few tourists come for no English menu. In particular, Koryoriya is unknown to tourists. So I belive you can make Special memories.

Hidden Local Bars Hopping tour in Kobe

Embark on a Japanese sake-tasting journey in Nada, Kobe, Japan's top sake-producing area, known for its renowned Junmai Sake "Pure Nada Sake" and its rich history of sake production since the Edo Period, where you can explore various sake breweries and receive a special souvenir of fresh spring water in a bottle shaped like Kobe Port Tower.

Don't miss out on the special gift during this tour of Nada Gogo Sake Brewery—a solid bottle shaped like the iconic Kobe Port Tower, filled with fresh spring water sourced from Mt. Rokko, which not only serves as a refreshing beverage but can also be repurposed for various uses even after consumption, making it a unique keepsake to cherish.

5-Hour Nadagogo Sake Brewery Private Guided Experience

Hey there! Ever heard of Nada Gogo, the ultimate sake haven in Japan? Picture this – over 10 incredible sake breweries offering tours and tastings along the Hanshin train line. The road is flat, making it a perfect stroll around town. If you find yourself in Kansai, you've got to give it a shot! 

They use top-notch sake rice and pristine underground water with rich minerals. The city has a rich history, thriving since the Edo period, thanks to its port.

Join me on this city walking tour around Nada's sake breweries, the absolute best in Japan! 

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of sake making – trivia, history, and all! Plus, you'll get to taste about 10 different sakes. Just a heads up, though – don't go overboard! 

KOBE Sake Walking Tour in Japan's Top Sake Breweries

You'll spend the day with one of our hosts discovering the true nature of Kobe - and there is plenty of nature to see, the city is wedged between sweeping coastlines and vast mountain ranges after all. Explore the thriving Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street and indulge in authentic cuisine in Nankinmachi, Kobe's Chinatown. Scale the Kobe Port Tower, where you can see the city's sweeping skyline highlighted by the neon, and discover hidden gems along the way, like the smaller shrines and historic streets that many visitors miss - but not you! 

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.


Kobe Full-Day Private Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized

Enjoy this unique, enriching and very complete visit to the world of sake! Indeed, the Nada region in Kobe is renowned and represents 30% of Japan's sake production. Thus, during this activity you will not only learn how sake is made, but you will also discover everything that revolves around sake gastronomy such as the artisanal manufacture of barrels to the evolution of containers for drinking it. This visit is accompanied by three tastings and thus testifies to the place that sake occupies in Japanese culture.

Private Sake Tour and Tasting at a Kobe Brewery

A must-see tour for sake lovers! We will take you to the Nada area of ​​Kobe, Japan's number one sake-producing region. When you think of Japan, you think of sake! The Nada area of ​​Kobe is famous for being home to the number one sake brewery in Japan. However, while this area remains a hidden gem for tourists, it is a very historic and special place for locals. This tour will mainly visit three sake breweries. In addition to being able to see the traditional sake brewing method, you can also see the tools that have been used for sake brewing since ancient times and sample sake. This is a must-see tour plan for those who run Japanese restaurants and sake lovers. It is extremely difficult to access on your own. Please come and visit the number one sake brewery area in Japan!

Private Tour in the Largest Sake Brewery in Japan

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.

Kobe Sake Brewery Walking Tour with Local Guide

During our visit, discover the city of Kobe from several angles: nature, history, religion and above all gastronomy by tasting authentic Kobe beef and exceptional sake. Indeed, the Kobe region represents a quarter of all sake production in Japan!

Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting

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.

Kobe Sake Brewery Tasting and Lunch Tour with Local Guide

Visit all 5 blocks of Nada Sake Brewery on a private tour. Enjoy free tastings and purchase your favorite sake.

Not only the free tastings, during these visit we will give you an explanations and in each brewery we offer you our recommended entertainment of extra charge tastings or surprising souvenirs.

Choose from two session AM 10:00 starting from Sannomiya and PM 14:00 from Hanshin Nishinomiya. In the event that one of the breweries is closed, visit another brewery upon request.

Relax in your private vehicle, which is equipped with air conditioning and a mobile phone charger. Enjoy a guided tour of the breweries and receive a small bottle of fresh sake to take home.

KOBE : Visit 5 block Nada Sake Breweries w/Private Van (1-6 pax)

Get ready for an electrifying half-day adventure through Japan's premier sake region! This high-energy tour takes you to six top-rated sake breweries and their museums in the Nada Five District, spanning three towns in Hyogo Prefecture.

Experience the best of sake production as you walk, taste, and compare brews from the most celebrated breweries in Japan. It's a non-stop, intense journey that will challenge even the most passionate sake enthusiasts.

Join us for this powerful, thrilling tour if you're a sake lover with a taste for excitement and resilience. Are you ready to take on the ultimate sake challenge?

Sake Tasting in Kobe