Sake Distillery Tour + Tasting
Tour Details
We'll meet at the designated time at Uozaki Station in Kobe to begin our sake tour of Nada, a district famous for producing this iconic drink. From here, we'll begin a pleasant walk through picturesque streets, where we'll first admire the impressive Sakura-Masamune and Kenbishi distilleries, two of the oldest in Japan.
Our first stop will be the Kiku-Masamune distillery, founded in 1659 and known for its traditional crafting processes such as taruzake: sake aged in barrels. Depending on availability, we'll be able to visit the workshop where artisans craft these barrels by hand. Over this 1-hour visit, you'll get to taste this traditional sake alongside 2 others you can choose from 6 premium options.
Continuing our tour, we'll then make our way to the Sake Hakutsuru Museum, the biggest sake distributor in Nada. Here we'll show you the interactive museum while we explain the various tools and equipment in the exhibition. We'll do a tasting here too, this time 2 types of Daiginjo. You'll love it!
After 1 hour in this museum, we'll head over to Nada Go Go Sake Tokoro, an old production site that used to belong to Kenbishi, one of the most renowned sake brands in Japan. Here, we'll do a final immersive sake tasting, where you'll try 3 carefully selected types, paired with a snack.
Lastly, we'll walk to Mikage Station, where we'll say our goodbyes after a total of 3.5-4.5 hours.
More Information
Duration
3h 30m - 4h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Tasting of 8 sakes
1 snack
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Origin Sake Tours
Corporate name: Russell Andrew Alexander
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Uozaki Station
Where does the activity end?
Mikage Station
