This tour takes you to Nishinomiya, part of the Kobe area and the birthplace of Miyamizu, the sacred water highly prized by master brewers. Here in Nada — Japan’s leading sake-producing region, responsible for about 25% of the nation’s sake — you’ll taste authentic dry Nada sake.
Visit three historic breweries and discover local drinking culture. Enjoy a special sake tasting at Japan’s most famous shrine for business success.
On weekdays, conclude the tour with sake and matcha in a quiet 150-year-old traditional wooden house.
On weekends, visit Sakigake-Kura, where master brewers preserve handmade techniques inspired by Zen philosophy.
Experience the beauty of Nada sake with our licensed, warm, and professional sake guides, and deepen your appreciation of Japan’s beloved drink.
【Schedule】
9:30 a.m. Meeting point
Meet in front of the Ebisu (West) ticket gate at Hanshin Nishinomiya Station. Please note there are two exits — come to the West Ebisuguchi gate. Our staff will be waiting with a name tag displaying the “KampaiSakeTours” logo
9:45 a.m. First Place：Nishinomiya Shrine
Not just rare — sacred. Drink sake within the heart of a shrine. Say Kampai! (Cheers in Japanese )in the headquarter of 400 Ebisu (business success) shrine. The plumpy-smily face Ebisu Shrine god welcomes you to make a toast with sake inside the shrine sanctuary. Drink sake in shrine complex !? Yes, here, we can!
10:30 a.m. 2rd place： Hakushika museum and shops
Explore the on-site museum with beautifully preserved wooden brewing tools, and learn more about the craftsmanship behind each bottle.
Renowned as representative of 'the best Nada sake' in the 17 to 18 th century(Edo period), their policy is, 'craft sake that makes every meal special'. Enhance your palate knowledge by tasting session.
11:30a.m 3rd place: Nihonsakari Sake breweries and shops
Compare the world-famous Dassai with the ultimate Daiginjo from Nihonsakari — the brewery connected to Dassai’s founder. Discover the difference between two iconic styles.
12:15 Ozeki Sekijuan brewery and guest house Seiryu an
Enjoy an exclusive moment reserved just for your group with premium local sake in hand. Relax, connect, and savour the atmosphere at your own pace. Depending on your visit, we offer two unique ways to conclude your journey:
Weekdays: A Zen Garden Finale
Relax overlooking a beautiful Japanese garden and conclude your experience with a freshly prepared bowl of matcha — the perfect, peaceful ending to your morning.
Weekend Special: Journey to the Future of Sake
On weekends, we swap the garden and matcha for a visit to Sakigake-Kura, a brewery dedicated to the “Future of Tradition.” While many rely on machines, this site preserves the delicate, handmade art of Master Brewers, inspired by Zen philosophy.
1:00 p.m. :Tour ending
Hanshin Line Imazu Station
-Please eat something before joining.
-We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes.(walk about 3-4km)
-Please bring a backpack for souvenir sake bottles.
