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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

3 hours

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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.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Sake tastings at three working breweries and 1 sake shop

Guided tour of Nara's sake districts

Visit to four tasting locations

What To Expect

1

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake

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  • Sake Tasting and Tour

    Hunter B,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I booked this experience as a solo traveler. I wholeheartedly, recommend this to anyone in the Nara area. Eri my tour guide was an amazing person who had great information and was a professional and personable facilitator of both the sake and local cuisine. The booking and location meet up was clearly communicated via viator, and further communication was available and used with WhatsApp. One of the original sake places was closed due to circumstance, but Eri had alternative shops that I feel led to an even more authentic experience. We went to local spots and shops that I would not have known about. In addition, the information about sake and the cuisine from the tour guide created a holistic experience. I would recommend this tour to any solo traveler or groups. The information experience you pay for is well worth.

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