Historical Nada Gogo Sake Brewery Tour in Kobe
Discover the history and brewing techniques of Japanese sake as you visit two sake breweries and a keg factory in the famous Nada Gogo region near Kobe.
Highlights
Visit two sake breweries and a sake keg factory in the Nada Gogo region, famous for its centuries old sake breweries
Try five different types of sake and discover sake brewing techniques
Learn about the aging process of sake and how sake kegs are made
The Nada Gogo region is within easy access by direct train from Osaka and only 10 minutes from Uozaki Station
10 meals
Experience Details
Nestled on the border between the cities of Kobe and Nishinomiya is Nada-Gogo, a cluster of sake breweries dating back to the 1330s. This area is the largest sake producer in Japan, accounting for over a quarter of the entire country’s output. In this brewery tour, you’ll dive into its historic streets, discover the magic behind Japanese rice wine and try five different types of sake, each with its own unique flavors.
You’ll begin at the Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum, which dates back to 1659. Here, you’ll explore traditional brewing methods that have powered this region for centuries. If you are lucky, you may even receive a guided tour by the toji, a master sake brewer. Sip on two different types of sake before leaving the museum, comparing the deep flavors of each cup.
Next, you’ll head to Kiku-Masamune Taruzake Master Factory. Here, craftsmen painstakingly construct sake kegs using Yoshino cedar from nearby Nara prefecture. If you’re lucky, you may even get to see the kegs being made.
Your last stop is Hakutsuru Sake Brewery. Discover the entire sake-making process, from fermenting the rice koji to filling the cask with sake to begin the aging process. Then, enjoy a tasting of two different types of Hakatsuru sake. You’ll be able to appreciate the flavors on a deeper level with your new knowledge of this historic alcohol.
What You Get
Good To Know
- The minimum legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
- Please arrive five minutes before the start time.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Participants are required to avoid fermented foods such as natto the day before the tour.
- Please avoid wearing strong scents or perfume.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum, an eight-minute train ride from Sannomiya Station. More 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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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.
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10 meals
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