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Kobe: Nada-Gogo Sake Brewery Tour & Local Izakaya Dinner in Sannomiya
Discover Kobe through sake, local food, and izakaya culture on this guided experience.
In the afternoon, visit sake breweries in the famous Nada-Gogo area, a celebrated sake region. Learn the basics of Japanese sake, how it is made, how to enjoy it, and how it connects with local food culture.
After the brewery visits, return to Sannomiya for dinner at a long-established local izakaya. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of a Japanese dining spot, order food and drinks with your guide’s support, and experience the evening like a local.
Your guide is a Kobe-based Japanese language teacher who will explain everything in English, including sake basics, izakaya etiquette, toast expressions, how to order food, and the culture behind Japanese drinking and dining.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want more than sightseeing — a mix of cultural learning, local flavors, and an authentic Kobe dining experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I will pick you up at the 1st floor of Hilton Plaza EAST which is connected to Hilton Hotel. I will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name and sign of [HILO GLOBAL SERVICES].
Hilton Plaza EAST 1st floor which is connected to Hilton Hotel. Wearing Blue shirts ant Blue cap and sign with logo[HILO GLOBAL SERVICES]
Itinerary
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1Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
The ‘Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum’ stands in the Nada Go-go region, a renowned centre for sake production. One of its greatest attractions is that visitors can not only learn about its history but also experience the essence of sake brewing through all five senses. You can experience first-hand—as if you were actually there—the steaming of rice, the cultivation of koji, and the preparation of moromi (fermenting mash) in huge wooden vats. Furthermore, in the projection mapping theatre, which depicts the four seasons of sake brewing, you can gain a deeper appreciation of the allure of sake through immersive visual presentations. After the tour, head to the much-anticipated ‘Sake Tasting Corner’. Alongside free tastings of seasonal limited-edition sakes, there are also paid tasting machines where you can sample premium sakes. The adjoining shop offers a wide array of tempting products, including not only sake but also sake lees sweets and amazake soft-serve ice cream.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Kobe Shushinkan is renowned as the home of the ‘Fukuju’ sake brand. Comprising four buildings, including the brewing cellar, it is a complex dedicated to passing on the traditions and culture of sake brewing, where visitors can experience the charm of Japanese sake and warm hospitality. At the ‘Fukuju Kura’, where the sake is brewed, you can learn about the brewing process clearly and easily. The adjacent ‘Tōmyō Kura’ is the brewery shop where you can taste and purchase the full range of Fukuju products, including limited-edition sake available only here. You can also enjoy sweets such as special soft-serve ice cream and confectionery made from sake lees, making it the perfect place to choose souvenirs. At the Kobe Shushinkan, you can experience the traditions of sake brewing, savour delicious sake and cuisine, and enjoy a truly enriching experience. It is highly recommended not only for sake enthusiasts but also for those who are not particularly fond of alcohol.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kobe
After learning about Japanese sake, enjoy dinner like a local at a long-established izakaya in Sannomiya. Your guide, a Kobe-based Japanese language teacher, will explain izakaya etiquette, useful toast expressions, how to order food, and Japanese food and drink culture in clear and friendly English. Dinner will be held at a traditional local izakaya in Sannomiya, where you can enjoy fresh seafood from Akashi, Japanese sake, and Kobe’s rich food culture. This experience is perfect for travelers who want more than sightseeing — a chance to learn, taste, and enjoy an authentic local dining experience. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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