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Are you a sake lover?
Or are you visiting Kobe for second time and wanto learn more about the region?
If your answer is yes, this is the perfect experience for you!
And also you can try “Kakuuchi” which means you can get sake and drink it at liquor shop.
This is a unique way that experienced sake lovers drink at breweries.
Shall we try it out?
・Explore the Nada sake district, which is one of Japan's 'Big Three' sake regions.
・Gain insider knowledge on sake production with guided tours of renowned breweries, showcasing traditional teqhniques.
・Enjoy 10 sake flavors through tastings at each stop.
・Get some souveniours at brewery shops where you can buy limited edition.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you right outside the ticket gate.
The izakaya Hamadaya is both the final guide point and the dissolution place. So don't worry about the time and enjoy the kakuuchi slowly.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
The tour starts here! Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day.
Admission ticket free -
1
We hope that you will learn the whole story of the traditional sake brewing that has been passed down from generation to generation, and that you will be able to widely know the "heart of Japan" through the world of sake brewing. Explore the process of making Hakutsuru sake with 3 types of sake tasting. You can also enjoy tax-free shopping at the shop.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Experience Kiku-masamune's passion for the tradition of sake brewing, which has been passed down for over 350 years. The museum also has a large collection of sake cups, and you can enjoy tasting 2 different sake varieties.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Learn about 'Taru Sake' made in the traditional "Taru Bin," which are sake barrels crafted from Yoshino cedar, at a functioning factory and laboratory. We have been manufacturing barrels using the same method from 350 years ago, when bottles were too expensive to buy. You can see how craftsmen make barrel using the same manufacturing method as in the Edo period.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
You can taste the famous Japanese sake. There are restaurants and cafes here. You can enjoy it even if you can't drink alcohol.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
You can receive an explanation of each sake after a free sake tasting by sake advisor. Here you can buy the honorable sake that has been awarded in Japan.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
This is the most popular izakaya in Kobe. In addition to Japanese sake, beer, wine, and whiskey are all available here. Because this place is both a liquor store and an izakaya. The style of drinking sake in a corner of a liquor store is called "kakuuchi", and it is popular among young people in Japan as well.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Japan's summer can be quite hot, especially in August when temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celsius. Given the nature of our walking tours, which involve spending time outdoors, we strongly recommend taking measures to prevent heatstroke. Please ensure you stay hydrated and consider using items like parasols for shade.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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