Guided visit to a brewery in Kobe's Nada district, the largest sake-producing area in Japan, with a tasting included; from around 3.000 ¥.
The Nada district, in Kobe, is the largest sake-producing region in Japan, thanks to the quality of its water, the so-called miyamizu, and the local rice. This guided tour takes you inside a traditional brewery to get a close-up look at the sake-making process, led by someone who explains each step, and ends with a tasting of different types to appreciate their nuances. Unlike visiting the district's free museums on your own, this guided experience with a tasting gives you context and access to sakes that are not always tried on a self-guided visit. The tour starts at around 3.000 ¥ and includes the tastings. Nada is well connected by train from the centre of Kobe. The activity is only for those over 20, the legal drinking age in Japan. It is advisable to book in advance. It is an ideal plan for sake lovers and to discover a craft and historic side of Kobe that goes beyond its famous beef and its waterfront.
