Nada Gogo Sake Brewery Tour, Tastings, and Adventures in Kobe
Nada Gogo Sake Brewery Tour, Tastings, and Adventures in Kobe
Become a sake expert with a tour & tasting experience in Nada Gogo in Kobe; Japan’s top sake-producing region! Taste a bounty of sake, tour breweries, visit museums, & more.
Highlights
Explore three different sake breweries
Taste 10 types of sake at each brewery
Discover the history and brewing process of sake
Redeem ¥3,000 worth of tickets at Nada Gogo Brewery
Experience Details
Nada Gogo, known as the 'Five Villages of Nada,' has been crafting exceptional sake since 1330. This coastal cluster, 12 kilometers from central Kobe and Nishinomiya, is a testament to centuries of sake perfection. Treasured for its crisp, dry taste, Nada's sake draws its character from the medium-hard water called Miyamizu, making it a sake lover's dream.
Your adventure begins along the Hanshin Railway, where breweries dot the landscape. Stroll down Sake Brewery Street, flanked by independent museums that hold the secrets of sake production. The tour starts at Hamafukutsuru Brewery, where you'll witness the sake-making magic through glass-walled facilities that bring brewing to life.
Next stop, visit the Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum. Engage with sake's art and tradition, exploring exhibits, including 'Nada's sake brewing equipment,' a national treasure! Unearth the passion and commitment behind sake production. Then, onto the Kiku Masamune Meister Factory, a working lab preserving the fantastic taste of 'Taru Sake.' Immerse yourself in Kikumasamune's essence, savor top-notch 'taru sake,' and discover generations-old secrets.
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum gives a glimpse into a Taisho-era sake brewery preserved for all to see. Discover the sake-making tradition passed down through generations and capture photos in traditional Japanese uniforms. Wrap it up at Nada Gogo Brewery, a former sake brewery turned restaurant where you’ll sample sake from 26 local breweries and savor seasonal, local dishes.
During the tour, savor ten renowned sake varieties from three Nada standouts: Hamafukutsuru, Kikumasamune, and Hakutsuru. Gain insights from a pro guide at Kiku-Masamune's Taruzake Meister Factory and uncover sake secrets at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum. Our Kobe expert might even reveal some favorite local shops and restaurants! Dive into Nada Gogo's sake history and flavors; don't miss this adventure!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Minors can participate, but alcohol tasting is limited to guests aged 20 years and above
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Please arrive at the location 5 minutes before the departure time
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of the ticket gate at Uozaki Station on the Hanshin Electric Railway. Further details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Hyōgo is home to the best beef in the world, Kobe beef, and that’s not all. From vast natural parks to one of the oldest and biggest castles in Japan, this prefecture covers all bases with natural beauty and a thriving food culture inspired by Chinese and French immigrants in the port cities.
Tour was wonderful - a great way to try several different types of sake from incredible local brewers. Yuko was fantastic - she is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sake and the local area...read more
Thank you very much for joining our tour and for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring a variety of sake from local breweries. We also greatly appre...read more