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Nara Sake Tour: Birthplace of Sake, 2 Breweries & Tastings
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$181.45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Nara Afternoon Sake Brewery Tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history and culture of Nara through its renowned sake. This immersive experience combines tastings at local breweries with engaging stories from an expert guide.
- 🍶 Taste sake at 2 traditional breweries and 1 local liquor shop, learning about the ancient brewing techniques that define Nara.
- 🏯 Enjoy a serene break in a traditional Japanese townhouse, soaking in the calm atmosphere of old Nara.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the insights of an English-speaking guide who shares local stories and the cultural significance of sake.
- 🥂 Sample five distinct varieties of locally crafted sake at Harushika Brewery, a historic establishment with over 140 years of tradition.
- 🦌 Experience sake served in charming deer-patterned glasses, enhancing the tasting experience with a local touch.
- 🍋 Discover a range of fruit-based liqueurs, including yuzu and plum, beautifully bottled in traditional designs.
- 🎁 Receive a complimentary KST original fan featuring useful facts about Japanese sake when you join the tour through mid-October.
- 🚉 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the tour starting point.
- 🍱 Snacks are not included, allowing you to enjoy the tastings fully.
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Nara Sake Tour: Birthplace of Sake, 2 Breweries & Tastings
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Kampai Sake Tours original sake-learning Uchiwa fan, available seasonally.
- Guided walk through the historic streets of Naramachi with local cultural insights.
- Visit a traditional Naramachi merchant townhouse and experience historic Japanese architecture
- Around 10 sake tastings at two local breweries and one sake shop. All scheduled tasting fees are included.
- Professional English-speaking local Japanese guide trained by Kampai Sake Tours.
- Bottles of sake, souvenirs, and other personal purchases are not included.
- transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
- Food and snacks are not included unless otherwise specified.
Meeting point
In front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu-Nara Station
Return details
In front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu-Nara Station
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Start your sake journey with a guided tasting of local Nara sake. Learn the basics of Japanese sake, how different styles are created, how to read a sake label, and how to identify the flavors you personally enjoy. This first stop gives you a simple foundation for comparing the sake you will taste throughout the tour.
- Walk through the atmospheric streets of historic Naramachi as your local guide shares stories about Nara’s history, everyday culture, and centuries-old connection with sake. Along the way, you may also encounter Nara’s famous free-roaming deer. (pass by)
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Step inside a traditional merchant townhouse in historic Naramachi and discover a side of Nara beyond its famous temples. Explore traditional Japanese architecture while your local guide shares stories about the neighborhood’s history, everyday culture, and connection to Nara’s long sake tradition. As you walk through Naramachi, you may also encounter Nara’s famous free-roaming deer.
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Harushika BreweryVisit Harushika, one of Nara’s best-known sake producers, established in historic Naramachi. Enjoy a guided tasting of different sake styles and compare their aromas, sweetness, dryness, and finish. Your guide explains what makes each sake different and how Nara’s centuries-old brewing traditions helped shape the refined Japanese sake enjoyed today. Their sparkling sake is a KST team favorite—light, refreshing, and easy to enjoy. Definitely worth a try while you're here!
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Continue to Kasugayama Brewery, where over 200 years of tradition meet modern sake trends. Alongside traditional Nara sake, discover refreshing, creative drinks such as yuzu and apple fruit liqueurs. Compare different styles with your guide, explore the flavors, and find your personal favorites. By the final tasting, you'll not only have enjoyed a variety of drinks but also gained the confidence to choose sake that suits your taste during the rest of your trip in Japan.
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If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
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Nara Sake Tour: Birthplace of Sake, 2 Breweries & Tastings
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$181.45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!