Japan · BREWERIES
The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you read past the headline.
Learn how sake is made, taste 10 styles, pair them with Japanese snacks, and gain confidence ordering sake in Kyoto’s Fushimi district.
“This was such an amazing experience! Our guide was very informative, we learned so much about Sake!! We would highly recommend this tour💕”
Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, Zen temple, gardens, river views, and macaques on a five-hour Kyoto walking tour with local guides.
“Best tour ive been on so far. Interesting and stunning scenery. Would highly reccomend. Guide was interesting and instructions were easy.”
Learn how sake is brewed, taste 10+ styles, and pair them with Japanese snacks on a practical three-hour tour in Kyoto’s Fushimi district.
“Well balanced mix of learning things about sake and actually tasting it”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district, visit the Gekkeikan museum, and taste up to 18 Kyoto sakes with a small-group guide.
“Had a great time with Kumi. She was very knowledgeable about the history and methods of providing sake and of the differences. She also answered a lot of questions about Japanese culture and areas of Kyoto. There was an hour wait for Read more”
Explore Kobe’s Nada sake district with brewery tastings, local guides, tofu, and traditional brewing museums in a small walking tour.
“Our guide, Hiroko (Hiro) was very knowledgeable, funny and kept the walking tour fun! Only visited 3 breweries this time. Will definitely do this tour again to visit the other sake breweries next time with Hiro again!”
Taste eight sakes at seven Saijo breweries, learn Japan’s sake styles, and stroll 1.5 km with an English-speaking guide.
“thanks to Grand guide, and young lady, They are eargerly explaining and best efforts for me, thanks again! BongKun Cho from Seoul”
Walk Kobe’s Nada sake district, taste local brews, tofu, and traditions, and visit three to four breweries with an English-speaking guide.
“As a wine enthusiast, I was eager to explore Kobe's rich sake culture, and this tour truly exceeded my expectations. Our knowledgeable guide, Romi, shared fascinating insights into the history of sake brewing and the distinctive characteristics of each sake we sampled. The thoughtful pairing with local cuisine added an extra dimension to the experience. While sake differs greatly from wine, I found myself appreciating the delicate nuances and remarkable complexity of each variety. The warm and welcoming atmosphere at each brewery made the experience all the more enjoyable. It was truly a memorable and enriching journey.”
Explore Kobe’s sake culture with brewery visits, tastings, local shopping streets, mirin, pickles, and a private guide in 4.5 hours.
“I had an incredible experience on the Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe, guided by the wonderful Tomoko-san. From start to finish, the tour was a delightful blend of culture, history, and culinary exploration. Tomoko-san'Read more”
Taste 18 sakes across Kyoto’s Fushimi district, visit Gekkeikan and Kizakura, and learn how Japan’s classic drink is made.
“It was amazing! Junko was a great guide, very friendly and it was nice time spend with her. Both museums were interesting and good for learning about sake, of course we got to taste many wonderful sakes. 😊”
See Beppu’s hot springs, Yufuin, Hita, and either Dazaifu or a Sapporo brewery on this flexible Kyushu day tour from Fukuoka.
“C’est une activité à ne surtout pas manquer ! C’était génial ! Nous avons pu visiter pleins de choses essentielles en 1 jour ! On a eu le temps de profiter de chaque chose c’était super ! On découvre des paysages magnifiques ! Les guides sont formidables ! Super sympathique ! Ils sont à l’écoute, nous explique la culture et conseils de super bon restaurant ! Je referais l’activité sans hésiter ! Je recommande à 100%”
Taste Saijo sake at seven breweries, learn local brewing traditions, and find your favorite pour on a friendly two-hour tour from Hiroshima.
“Ami was a great Guide and we had a lot of fun during the tour. The breweries have been very interesting and we learnt a lot about Sake Production and its History.”
Tour Kobe’s Nada Gogo sake district, visit three breweries, learn traditional brewing, and taste a wide range of sake with an expert guide.
“Our guide, Kaito was amazing!! He was so sweet and very knowledgable. We really enjoyed tasting all of the sake from the 3 different breweries. Kaito also had note cards and taught us some Japanese sayings and history! Our daughter couldnt make the trip because of illness and when we first met Kaito at the train station, he gave us a bag of medicine to bring back to her! He was so thoughtful, I highly recommend this tour especially with our guide-Kaito!”
Explore Kobe’s Nada sake district with a licensed guide, visiting historic breweries, tasting rooms, and museums on a private six-hour walk.
“We had a great afternoon with Tanaka-san, which included visiting 3 out of the 8 breweries on the Viator list and one other we stumbled across. Tanaka-san was very friendly and his English is good. He had been to some of the breweries Read more”
Taste Kyoto sake near Fushimi Inari, visit breweries and a museum, and learn from local guides in a small three-hour afternoon tour.
“We had a wonderful guide who was very informative and passionate. It started to pour rain and she very quickly changed things around to accommodate an inside venue rather than outdoor one. We also had our 3 year old with us anRead more”
Explore Kanazawa’s 1911 soy sauce brewery, learn about koji, make miso soup, enjoy lunch, and taste two doburoku drinks.
“This was an amazing tour! Yukiko, our guide, was so personable and knowledgeable that the time just flew by. The tour included a scrumptious lunch, and plenty of sampling of the breweries find products (miso, sake, etc.) Don't miss this friendly place and inviting opportunity.”
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