Sake breweries are scattered in the Nada area, where the area is known as one of the best sake breweries in Japan.
Several breweries are open to the public, and they are popular with tourists because they offer tours of the production process and free tastings.
Sake brewing in Nada has been active since the Edo period and now accounts for about 30% of Japan's total sake production.
The location, climatic environment, quality of rice, and water are just perfect to brew sake in Nada. Those are essential for sake brewing, and the craftsmanship has been handed down from generation to generation with its techniques.
This tour will not only introduce a sake brewery and tasting but will also introduce you to the food culture using sake, strolling through local shopping streets.
By learning about the efforts of the people involved in sake brewing, as well as feeling the daily lives in the area, you will be able to understand the appeal of sake.
Posted By : adamnW9950MK
Kiyoshi was really welcoming from the start as we had trouble with finding the meeting spot. Kiyoshi gave us a run down of the itinerary and we were off. We started with hopping on a train and some walking to the first sake Brewery. As we traveled to our first destination we learned about Kiyoshi's background and a little bit of his life.
We first visited the top sake brewer in Japan. Kiyoshi was knowledgeable about Kobe's brewing and export of sake. At the end of visiting the Brewery we had our first sake tasting. Unfortunately, at the first Brewery we had to pay for the tasting. However, it was cheap and when will be the next time you are able to try premium sake in japan straight from the source?
We then walked to the next sake Brewery and got to see areas of Kobe without hustle and bustle. Along the way Kiyoshi shared facts regarding Japan such as differences in customs between the Kansai region and the rest of the Japan. We shared with Kiyoshi differences in America.
The second tasting was free. You have the option to get a larger amount if you pay and I believe you could keep the sake cup as a souvenir. After visiting the Breweries we headed to the Suidosoji Shotengai via subway. The Suidosoji Shotengai consisted if shops and restaurants. We popped into a tiny restaurant for some Okonomiaki. Kiyoshi translated what the chef was saying for us. Once finished we head back to the train station to say our goodbyes.
Kiyoshi was a wonderful guide who was great to talk to.
Be prepared for for a lot of walking and some subway hopping. Even though there is a lot of travel you get to see a beautiful city while learning a lot. Make sure you have an IC card for the convenience of transportation. Also, wear sunscreen, bring a hat or an umbrella.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 19:33:05 
Posted By : Panagiotis S
Masato did an excellent job. He was prepared and flexible. We went all over Osaka and saw all the major sites, temples, shrines and neighborhoods. We also ate very well!
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Posted On : 2023-06-12 20:12:07
Posted By : ericlF694BN
Fuji was a great tour guide. He really took his time explaining everything and even helped us with a dinner reservation. We would recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-06-08 08:38:56
Posted By : 209carolynh
This tour was interesting and not what we were expecting (not in a bad way!) Taste testing was a bonus and our guide was knowledgeable on the subject though at times language was a barrier.
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Posted On : 2023-05-22 09:09:42
Posted By : susansE679XC
Masato was an excellent tour guide. He was prompt, knowledgeable, organized and helpful for us. Had a half day tour of Kobe and saw 2 sake breweries and a pickle factory. We wanted to have Kobe beef for lunch and he found a restaurant and took us there, interpreting for us and helping us along. I also was interested in purchasing a yukata of which he found a department store to go there. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-05-13 06:59:18
Posted By : DavidP752014
I had an excellent time with the guide Michi-san. He was kind and very knowledgeable about saké making, the region, the factories and the history around saké in kobé. We also exchanged about japanese life in general. I learned a lot thanks to him.
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Posted On : 2023-05-13 03:05:25
Posted By : Q8634RGgarethp
A very good tour with such a polite guide. Had a great Japanese lunch and a nice tour around the local markets
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Posted On : 2023-05-13 01:19:58
Posted By : L1356IFmatthews
I had Hiroko as my tour guide. She was an extremely excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable on the brewing she should me.
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Posted On : 2023-05-06 08:34:27
Posted By : weiy0ngl
Our guide Ma-Chan was very accommodating and helpful.. She gave us options at the beginning and make sure we are given the choice to decide. She even helped us to call our restuarant, ensure is open even after lunch hour, and accompany us to the location. We thank her for her great service 😊
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Posted On : 2023-04-20 04:21:59
Posted By : icheang
Ma-chan is a very nice, knowledgeable and warm guide. She is proactive in asking for our preferences and then gives suitable options. She also went the extra mile by calling the restaurant we want to go to (check availability) and then brought us there. In all, we enjoyed her company very much.
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Posted On : 2023-04-20 04:13:35
