Nara Sake Tasting Tour
ID: GYG984852-1537246
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Country: Japan
Country: Japan
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the charm of Nara on a sake tasting tour. Enjoy local sake and cuisine, and have the special experience of toasting in front of World Heritage sites.
Embark on a sake tour in Nara, the birthplace of sake, where you can experience its historical brewing and culture. Accompanied by a sake-loving guide, interact with locals, enjoy local sake and cuisine, and have the special experience of toasting in front of World Heritage sites.
Meet your guide in front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu Nara Station. First, visit the Nishinomiya Shrine, also known as Nishinomiya Jinja or Nishinomiya Ebisu.
Note:At the meeting point, our staff will be wearing a name tag displaying the ”KampaiSakeTours” logo.
Next, head to Standing Bar 369 Miroku, a rare standing bar in Nara where you can enjoy drinks from the morning. Sip on local Nara sake and fine selections from across Japan.
Then, visit a sake brewery and shop. Taste five selected sake varieties recommended by the brewery. Continue to the Sake Museum, where you can enjoy your drinks while overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gangoji Temple.
Finally, visit another sake brewery and shop. Afterward, return to the meeting point in front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu Nara Station.
Embark on a sake tour in Nara, the birthplace of sake, where you can experience its historical brewing and culture. Accompanied by a sake-loving guide, interact with locals, enjoy local sake and cuisine, and have the special experience of toasting in front of World Heritage sites.
Meet your guide in front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu Nara Station. First, visit the Nishinomiya Shrine, also known as Nishinomiya Jinja or Nishinomiya Ebisu.
Note:At the meeting point, our staff will be wearing a name tag displaying the ”KampaiSakeTours” logo.
Next, head to Standing Bar 369 Miroku, a rare standing bar in Nara where you can enjoy drinks from the morning. Sip on local Nara sake and fine selections from across Japan.
Then, visit a sake brewery and shop. Taste five selected sake varieties recommended by the brewery. Continue to the Sake Museum, where you can enjoy your drinks while overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gangoji Temple.
Finally, visit another sake brewery and shop. Afterward, return to the meeting point in front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu Nara Station.
Highlights
- Sip on local Nara sake and fine selections from across Japan at a standing bar
- Enjoy a selection of over 120 types of local sake brewed at 27 sake breweries
- Taste five selected sake varieties recommended by the brewery at a sake brewery
- Enjoy your drinks while overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gangoji Temple
- Have the special experience of toasting in front of World Heritage sites
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a valid ID for age verification at sake tastings
Consider bringing a camera to capture the scenic spots
Check weather conditions and dress appropriately
Be prepared to walk for the duration of the tour
In front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor
Bring a valid ID for age verification at sake tastings
Consider bringing a camera to capture the scenic spots
Check weather conditions and dress appropriately
Be prepared to walk for the duration of the tour
In front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor
INCLUDED
- Sake tasting at Imanishi Seibei Shoten
- Visit to Ogawa Matabei Shoten or Nara Izumi Yusai
- Experience at a local standing bar
- Sake-loving guide
- Interaction with locals
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.