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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake
$283.03
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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.
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.
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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Visit to four tasting locations
- Guided tour of Nara's sake districts
- Sake tastings at three working breweries and 1 sake shop
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Ukimido Pavilion.
Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a yellow sign panel.
Please refer to the map for detailed location information.
Return details
The meeting point for the tour is a centrally located train station in Nara, offering excellent accessibility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake
$283.03
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!