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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is $270 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step beyond the typical sake experience and dive into the birthplace of Japanese sake—Nara, where tradition began over a thousand years ago in the quiet halls of Buddhist temples. This isn’t just a tasting tour—it’s a cultural immersion into the origins of Japan’s sacred drink.

You’ll visit four unique locations, including working breweries and a historic sake shop tucked inside old Naramachi, sampling a wide range of styles—from crisp and dry to rich and mellow. Along the way, your expert guide will share stories of monks, master brewers (tōji), and regional flavors, helping you understand the heart and history behind every sip.

With personalized insight, direct access to local producers, and the atmosphere of Nara’s timeless streets, this tour offers more than sake—it delivers a deep connection to Japanese heritage.

Whether you're a sake connoisseur or just sake-curious, this tour is the perfect blend of taste, tradition, and discovery.

Kanpai, and welcome to where it all began.

Activity location

  • Nara Kasugayama Sake Brewery
    • 915 Takabatakechō
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ukimido Pavilion
    • Takabatakecho
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan

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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
$269.90 x 1 Adult$269.90

Total
Price is $269.90
Until Fri, Oct 24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sake tastings at three working breweries and 1 sake shop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Nara's sake districts
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to four tasting locations

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Nara Kasugayama Sake Brewery
  • 45m
Nestled at the foot of Mt. Kasuga, this brewery embraces the spiritual roots of Nara's sake-making history. Using pure local spring water and traditional brewing techniques, Nara Kasugayama produces sake with a clean, crisp profile and a refined balance. A sip here reflects the serene essence of Nara's sacred landscape.
Harushika Sake Brewery store
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Located just steps away from the historic Sarusawa Pond and the heart of Naramachi, Imanishi Seibei Shoten has been crafting sake since 1884. Known for its elegant and smooth flavor, this brewery emphasizes quality Yamato rice and soft brewing water, creating sake that pairs perfectly with refined kaiseki cuisine and local dishes.
小川又兵衛商店 ならまち店
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Situated in the charming old town of Naramachi, Ogawa Matabee Shoten is not a brewery but a beloved local sake shop with deep ties to the community. Housed in a traditional townhouse, the shop offers a handpicked selection of Nara’s best brews, along with stories and recommendations from locals who have trusted the shop for generations. It’s the perfect place to explore the diversity of sake in a relaxed, nostalgic setting—where every bottle comes with a sense of place.
Kuramoto Houshuku
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Conveniently located inside JR Nara Station, this modern tasting shop operated by Yagi Brewery invites travelers to sample freshly brewed sake without leaving the city center. The selection includes seasonal and limited-edition varieties, making it a great first or final stop to discover the evolving face of Nara sake culture.

Location

Activity location

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    Nara Kasugayama Sake Brewery
    • 915 Takabatakechō
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ukimido Pavilion
    • Takabatakecho
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan

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