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After meeting Nara’s friendly deer and visiting the Great Buddha, why not complete your day with a local sake experience?
This tour is designed for travelers who want to enjoy Nara in a deeper and more memorable way. Through tasting sake in 2 breweries and 1 liquor shop, you will discover the history, traditions, and local stories behind this ancient city—and the people who have helped keep its culture alive.
Relax, drink, learn, and enjoy Nara from a different perspective. Known as the birthplace of modern sake brewing techniques developed by temple monks centuries ago, Nara offers a unique connection between sake, history, and culture. This is a perfect experience for anyone who wants to add something fun, authentic, and delicious to their day in Nara.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu Nara Station
Itinerary
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This shop looks new from the outside, but it offers a chance to experience authentic 'Nara sake' gathered from across the area. Nara is often considered the birthplace of modern sake. Monks developed an early large-scale brewing method that later spread among temples and became a source of income. Taste the Nara sake difference with our expert guide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
After enjoying the first sake tasting, take a gentle break inside a traditional Japanese townhouse and experience the calm atmosphere of old Nara. This peaceful stop is a perfect chance to slow down, enjoy the quiet charm of the city, and feel the relaxed beauty of a traditional Japanese home. Together with your guide, discover a different side of Nara beyond the deer and the Great Buddha. After this relaxing moment, your sake journey continues with visits to two local breweries.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Harushika Brewery
Enjoy a sake tasting experience at Harushika Brewery, a historic producer with over 140 years of tradition in Nara, the birthplace of Japanese sake. Though modest in size, the brewery is known for its dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Sample five varieties of locally crafted sake, from crisp and dry to rich and aromatic styles, paired with traditional Narazuke pickles. Served in charming deer-patterned glasses, each sip becomes even more special.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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This brewery has a history of over 300 years. Here, you can enjoy a range of approachable drinks, including yuzu, plum, and other fruit-based liqueurs, beautifully bottled in traditional Japanese designs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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