KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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③ Discover Nada Gogo, Japan’s top sake-producing region and the heart of sake culture in Kobe. Join our guided tour to learn what makes sake unique—its flavors, brewing secrets, and how to enjoy it like a local. With friendly, knowledgeable guides and plenty of tastings, you’ll experience sake through stories, laughter, and authentic hospitality. Perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts, this fun, flavorful tour will make you fall in love with Japanese sake.
Close to Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka
・30 minutes from Osaka(Umeda).
・40 minutes from Osaka(Namba).
・70 minutes from Kyoto.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for child aged 19 and under
If you use a wheelchair, please let us know when you make your reservation
If you bring a stroller, please let us know when you make your reservation
If you intend to spit during the tasting for professional evaluation practices, please contact us in advance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kobe Shushinkan Brewery
Since its founding in 1751, Kobe Shushinkan has maintained the name "Fukuju" as a sake brewery dedicated to handcrafted production. By using high-quality ingredients, the sensitivity of the brewers, and investing time and effort, they aim to carry the rich value of sake into the future. As their brand purpose, "Fukuju" cherishes providing moments that enrich the hearts of those who drink it, making life a little happier. In terms of the brand scene, they aspire to be a presence that accompanies not only special occasions but also the small joys shared in everyday life. Fukuju aims to continue being an entity that softens and fills with happiness not only those who drink it, but also the brewers, the local community, and the world around them.
Okage Tofuan
"Founded over 60 years ago, we make fresh tofu every morning and deliver it with care to our customers. Our shop is surrounded by historic sake breweries—like sake, great tofu begins with pure water. Crafted the traditional way, our tofu is delicate, clean, and full of flavor. Please stop by and taste the difference. If your timing is right, you can enjoy our just-made ganmodoki (tofu and vegetable fritters) straight from the kitchen. Please note: On Sundays and public holidays the tofu shop is closed, so we will not stop there and tofu tastings will not be available."
What‘s Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Sake tasting, etc..(¥2,000 worth)
Transportation to/from attraction
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KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sake, friends and fun the ingredients to an excellent tour with Romi
Susanne A,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Romi introduced us to the flavours of Japans Sake. We had so much fun and made new friends whilst learning the culture and history of this famous drink ❤️
Sake tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Worth every penny!!
Babslareau,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Aki was amazing!!! We learned so much about sake and we have already had our own sake tastings back home in Hawaii! The weather was perfect and our walk to each sake brewery allowed us time to chat with Aki about all things Japan. And with an extra bonus we were able to sample FRESH tofu!! Again, being from Hawaii where we have a strong Asian culture, we thought we knew sake. NOT! This explained the process so clearly that I was able to confidently purchase a bottle of sake to take home with me. FYI…I chose well 😉. My friends were so happy that we booked this tour! If you’re on the fence about it, don’t be, book it! 10 ⭐️ to Aki!
Hiro and Mami are the best
Robin B,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had two sunny guides on a dreary day. They made sure that we were having fun all along the way. Friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed their company as much as the saki! Delightful, by the way. Highly recommend.
Fun and memorable Kobe Sake tour, just super!!
FarAway33013380625,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time in this tour conducted by Hiro and Jun, they were the kindest, most patient, most fun, and not to mention very knowledgeable about sake! I love how they insert sake jokes in order for us to memorize sake historical facts better. I would recommend anyone who is interested in knowing more about Sake to join this tour. I went with my parents and they love the whole journey, it was about 4 hours long and so packed with information, experience, and laughters! Hiro and Jun were very accommodating with the pace of my parents who are already above 65 years old. We enjoyed the history, the numerous sake tasting, the memories made, and of course drinking sake outside the traditional tofu shop was one of the best moments throughout the tour. Thank you so much for a memorable experience, Hiro & Jun -- we now know how to enjoy sake better. Until next time!!
Fun Sake Experience
Amy S,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an extremely fun tour. Our tour guide, Hiro, was extremely knowledgeable about sake and she had lots of different kinds for us to taste. We were able to visit a few different places, and even had a short stop for some fresh tofu. I highly recommend doing this tour if you are in the area and enjoy sake!
Hiro treated us to a...
Leland B,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hiro treated us to a truly wonderful sake tasting and brewery experience. Her knowledge of the brewing process, local sites, and personal appreciation for the drink was helpful in learning new details about the sake we love to drink. Our tour was just the two of us, though the tour sizes are often larger. The tour was given in English and Hiro exemplified the warmth and good-natured humor that Osaka is known for. Her tour was one of the highlights of our trip through Asia, and we can't recommend it enough!
Sake Tour
karlbQ730DW,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! The Kobe Sake Tasting Tour was fun, informative, and very well organized. Visiting the breweries and tasting different sakes was a highlight, and our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Loved that the tasting fees were included—super easy and stress-free. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Kobe!
Great tour to learn about and try sake!
sloaneo2024,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour! Fumi was very knowledgeable and made the entire tour so fun and educational. We will recommend this tour to anyone coming to the area!
Enjoyable and informative tasting.
J2226JBalanp,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiroman was an excellent guide with good knowledge and a welcoming style. It was a sunny cold afternoon but the walk between breweries was not too long and there were a couple of stops to enjoy snacks and sake. As well as the tastings the breweries had displays explaining the sake making process, as well as gift shops selling sake and related products. I would recommend this tour.
One of the best tours...
Ali S,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best tours I’ve had in Japan. Romi, our wonderful tour guide, was extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly - really made the whole experience great!
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