Kobe Morning Sake Tour: 3 Breweries & Shrine Tasting(3.5Hours)
This tour takes you to Nishinomiya, part of the Kobe area and the birthplace of Miyamizu, the sacred water highly prized by master brewers. Here in Nada — Japan’s leading sake-producing region, responsible for about 25% of the nation’s sake — you’ll taste authentic dry Nada sake. Visit three histor
📍Meeting point: Meet in front of the Ebisu Exit ticket gate at Nishinomiya Station on the Hanshin Line. (Hanshin Nishinomiya Station) Note: There are two ticket gate exits. Please come to the Ebisuguchi ticket gate, the west gate.
This tour takes you to Nishinomiya, part of the Kobe area and the birthplace of Miyamizu, the sacred water highly prized by master brewers. Here in Nada — Japan’s leading sake-producing region, responsible for about 25% of the nation’s sake — you’ll taste authentic dry Nada sake. Visit three historic breweries and discover local drinking culture. Enjoy a special sake tasting at Japan’s most famous shrine for business success. On weekdays, conclude the tour with sake and matcha in a quiet 150-year-old traditional wooden house. On weekends, visit Sakigake-Kura, where master brewers preserve handmade techniques inspired by Zen philosophy. Experience the beauty of Nada sake with our licensed, warm, and professional sake guides, and deepen your appreciation of Japan’s beloved drink.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 40 minNot just rare — sacred. Drink sake within the heart of a shrine. Say Kampai! (Cheers in Japanese )in the headquarter of 400 Ebisu (business success) shrine. The plumpy-smily face Ebisu Shrine god welcomes you to make a toast with sake inside the shrine sanctuary. Drink sake in shrine complex !? Yes, here, we can!
Stop 2
⏱ 45 minAdmission includedTravel back 360 years at Hakushika Brewery, where the famous Miyamizu water shaped the story of Nada sake. Explore historic brewing tools and enjoy a tasting of three distinct sakes in the museum shop, comparing how rice polishing creates unique aromas and flavors.
Stop 3
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedSake Battle Tasting Time! Compare the world-famous Dassai with the ultimate Daiginjo from Nihonsakari — the brewery connected to Dassai’s founder. Discover the difference between two iconic styles.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedEnjoy an exclusive moment reserved just for your group with premium local sake in hand. Relax, connect, and savor the atmosphere at your own pace. Depending on your visit, we offer two unique ways to conclude your journey: Weekdays: A Zen Garden Finale Relax overlooking a beautiful Japanese garden and conclude your experience with a freshly prepared bowl of matcha after the beautiful sake— the perfect, peaceful ending to your morning. Weekends: taste the beautiful sake which has known its exclusive way of 10-stage mashing fermentation style, and visit Sakigake-Kura, a brewery devoted to the “Future of Tradition.” Here, master brewers preserve delicate handmade techniques inspired by Zen philosophy. Discover bold new flavors crafted with passion and precision.
What’s Included
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓English speaking guide
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🍼Specialized infant seats are available
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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