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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake

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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake

Discover the origins of sake on a guided tour of Nara. Visit three working breweries, learn about the history of sake, and enjoy tastings of different varieties.

Itinerary

Ukimi-do Pavilion
The meeting point is Ukimi-do Pavilion. Our guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign panel. For more details, please refer to the map.
1
Nara Kasugayama Sake Brewery
Visit, Guided tour, Wine tasting, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
2
Imanishi Seibei Shoten (Sake Brewery)
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
3
Ogawa Matabee Shoten (Sake Brewery)
Visit, Guided tour, Wine tasting, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
4
Houshuku Sake Brewery Nara Shop
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Wine tasting, Sightseeing (40 minutes)
5
Finish at
Kintetsu Nara Station

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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake

3 hours

<Inclusions>
Guided tour of Nara's sake districts
Visit to four tasting locations
Sake tastings at three working breweries and 1 sake shop

<Plan Code>
G-558

179.41USD~

Highlights

Savor the flavors of sake at three working breweries in Nara
Learn about the history of sake and its connection to Nara
Discover the unique philosophy of each tōji (master brewer)
Explore the quiet streets of Nara’s sake districts
Enjoy tastings ranging from crisp and dry to rich and mellow

What's Included

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

Experience details

Embark on a journey to the birthplace of sake, Nara, the ancient capital and spiritual heart of Japan. Discover the origins of this iconic drink, which began not in commercial breweries, but in the halls of Buddhist temples over a thousand years ago.

Visit four tasting locations across Nara, including three working breweries where you'll sample sake directly from the source. Guided by an expert, learn about the unique philosophy of each tōji (master brewer), the ingredients they cherish, and the brewing techniques passed down through generations.

Explore the quiet streets of Nara’s sake districts, enjoy tastings ranging from crisp and dry to rich and mellow, and gain a deeper appreciation for how sake connects to Japanese climate, cuisine, and spirituality.

Whether you're a seasoned sake connoisseur or a curious beginner, this tour offers an authentic, immersive experience in the very land where sake was born.

Meeting Place

Ukimi-do Pavilion: The meeting point is Ukimi-do Pavilion. Our guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign panel. For more details, please refer to the map.

Important information

Know before you go
・The tour involves walking through Nara's sake districts
・Sake tastings range from crisp and dry to rich and mellow
・Learn about the connection between sake, Japanese climate, cuisine, and spirituality

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