Hyogo brews more sake than any other prefecture, and most of it comes from the Nada breweries along the coast, helped by a hard spring water called miyamizu. Several brewery museums pour free samples; a guide is worth it for the smaller places and for explaining what’s in your glass.
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Most Popular★ 5.0“The entire experience was great, close and informative. Hiro was an excellent host and made us feel really welcome and excited for the sake breweries. Visited 4 different sake breweries and a tofu shop at a moderate pace, great energy throughout.”
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154 reviewsFrom $109.01by Kampai Sake Tours
Discover Kobe's sake culture with this guided brewery tour, tasting multiple varieties, learning about brewing techniques, and enjoying local snacks.
★ 5.0“Guide was very good at english and explained things clearly. He was also very knowledgeable about things even beyond Sake!”
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55 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $106by KampaiSakeTours
Lose yourself in the enchanting world of sake brewing and Japanese life in Kobe, where tradition meets innovation in a captivating blend of history and culture.
“We had such a good time touring with our very knowledgable guide Norio. We visited 2 breweries (and one excellent museum) and he took us through all the different steps of making sake and explained us why/how Kobe still today produRead more”
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39 reviewsFrom $83.56by OTOMO Travel Guide
Discover Nada Gogo’s sake heritage on this 3-hour guided tour of Kobe breweries with tastings, expert guides, and exclusive insights into Japan’s sake craft.
★ 4.6“The whole experience was truly interesting and inspiring. As a passionate for both Japanese culture and gastronomy, I couldnt help but taking part to this experience. I visited three of the most important saké breweries of Japan, namely Kikumasamune, Hamafukutsuru and Hakutsuru, and got to…”
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37 reviews3 hoursFrom $90by DeepExperience, Inc.
Experience the best of Kobe in just one day! Explore the city's highlights, indulge in sake tasting, and create unforgettable memories. Book your tour now!
★ 4.5“Akari was fantastic! She took the time to explain all stops for us and was very helpful and knowledgeable.”
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28 reviewsFrom $171.31by Trip Designer Inc.
Discover the secret art of sake brewing in Kobe's Nada region. Join our private tour with a licensed guide and immerse yourself in the world of Japanese sake.
★ 5.0“Great communication from our guide Norio Oki. He told us how to get to exact station from downtown Osaka to meet him. We toured multiple breweries and museums and had a great lunch in one of them. Norio was very knowledgeable aRead more”
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17 reviewsFrom $154.37by Japan Guide Agency
Savor the artistry and tradition of Japan's renowned sake producers as you embark on an intimate 3-hour private tour in Kobe, uncovering the story behind this captivating region's legacy.
★ 5.0“The tourist a good intro to sake making. Go to 3 breweries. They’re sort of similar. There aren’t many signs in English and the guides may not know the answers to your question so if your an inquisitive person you may be disappointed”
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9 reviewsFrom $116.30
See Kobe by ropeway, herb garden, shrine, craft museum, and sake brewery on a guided day tour with tasting and practical local help.
★ 4.8“We enjoyed our time in Kobe. Our tour was laid back, flexible and our tour guide gave us enough time to enjoy each venue. We appreciate that they gave us restaurant options for our lunch (separate expense) taking note of our dietary needs. We would…”
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9 reviewsFrom $173.45
Discover the secrets of Kobe's sake brewing tradition on this unique 3-hour tour. Let our expert guide lead you through a sake tasting experience like no other.
★ 5.0“Our tour guide was the best. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had an excellent time and learned so much about the process and history of sake. The tasting was delightful.”
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7 reviewsFrom $84.05by 888tour
Walk Kobe’s Nada sake district with an English or Chinese guide, visit four brewery sites, learn how sake is made, and sample about 10 varieties.
★ 4.6“The tour guide was very attentive, kind, and provided clear explanations.”
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7 reviewsFrom $74.89
Discover Nishinomiya’s sake scene with this 3-hour brewery tour, featuring exclusive tastings, expert guides, and a deep dive into Japan’s sake traditions.
★ 5.0“Excellent tour with an amazing guide! Julien explained not only about sake, but also shared fascinating insights about Japanese culture, Ebisu, and other topics. We had the chance to taste more than eight types of nihonshu, from junmai to junmai daiginjo, from different breweries. We…”
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5 reviews3 hoursFrom $74by DeepExperience, Inc.
Visit Kobe’s Nada sake district on a half-day brewery walk with tastings, cedar-barrel craft, and food. Check what is included before booking.
★ 3.8“we had a good time, the staff was very pleasant. we highly recommend this activity.”
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5 reviewsFrom $63.09
Discover Kobe's culinary gems with this premium tour featuring Kobe beef grilling, sake tasting, and cultural highlights—all in a friendly, intimate setting.
★ 5.0“We expected either the Sake tour or Beef tasting to very good and were very happy with both were top tier. My wife said the steak was the best food we had on our trip and the Sake tour was amazing and shows you so…”
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1 reviewsFrom $196.01by MagicalTrip Inc.