Top Experiences in Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum

Private & Custom VIP Tour in KOBE (HIMEJI CASTLE) allows you to “Tailor Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minibus/Coaster and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to draft itinerary, prepare tickets, book restaurants/local experiences, communicate with local vendors, direct you to the destinations, keep time, assist you throughout the trip and more!

STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests
STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback

REMARKS
A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals.
B. Extra 1~2 hours will be given for free in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s) only
C. Extra charges will be applied for over time service

Kobe is one of the largest ports town in Japan, along with Yokohama. Kobe has been an important trade city since Japan's opening of the port in 1868, after the end of Japan's isolation from foreign countries for over 200 years. 

The city is sheltered by Rokko mountain. Therefore, this ocean view from the mountain is very famous activity for Japanese people.

You can enjoy highlight spots in Kobe with our local guide in 1 day.

Private & Custom Tours in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara or Kobe with Car and Driver. Pick-up/Drop-off at Osaka or Kobe Cruise Terminal. Available cars are Toyota HIACE, Toyota Grand Cabin, Toyota Alphard, Land rover Discovery Sport. Maximum passengers are 9 people.

Embark on a Japanese sake-tasting journey in Nada, Kobe, Japan's top sake-producing area, known for its renowned Junmai Sake "Pure Nada Sake" and its rich history of sake production since the Edo Period, where you can explore various sake breweries and receive a special souvenir of fresh spring water in a bottle shaped like Kobe Port Tower.

Don't miss out on the special gift during this tour of Nada Gogo Sake Brewery—a solid bottle shaped like the iconic Kobe Port Tower, filled with fresh spring water sourced from Mt. Rokko, which not only serves as a refreshing beverage but can also be repurposed for various uses even after consumption, making it a unique keepsake to cherish.

In this experience, you will get to visit 4 of our favorite breweries located in the Nada area of Kobe. You will taste the differences between sakes—the highest quality, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and many other seasonable sakes. This tour includes an enriching experience in sake production. You will not only get to taste a wide variety of sake but also learn to appreciate and differentiate all of them. A friendly English-speaking guide is present to answer any of your questions along the way. Come and join this thrilling experience!

8-Hour Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver.

Please select your most favorite sites in KOBE and share with us your other special requests. We will help you plan the route, draft itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary.

VEHICLE
We will arrange car for you based on the number of people in your group (maximum of 9 people). Our available cars are Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Alphard, HIACE and Grand Cabin.

DRIVER
The driver will drive and walk with you at most sites. However, there are some sites the driver cannot join you due to following reasons:
1.) some drivers need to take a rest/break at least 1 site during the tour
2.) when the parking lot is full especially during peak seasons
3.) where it is difficult to park/too pricy to park ...

REMARKS
a.) You can always amend the itinerary even while traveling with the driver on the day
b.) Extra charge will be applied for over time service, picking-up/dropping-off at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Private VIP Tour in KOBE allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations.

You have your own private English speaking guide for approximately 8 hours.

Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information.

<<< You customize your own Day Trip in KOBE>>>

STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests.

STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary.

STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary.

***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling with our guided.

***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.

Private & Custom VIP Tour in KOBE allows you to “Tailor Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Coaster/Minivan and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to draft itinerary, prepare tickets, book restaurants/local experiences, communicate with local vendors, direct you to the destinations, keep time, assist you throughout the trip and more!

STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests
STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback

REMARKS
A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals.
B. Extra charges will be applied for over time service

8-Hour Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver.

Please select your most favorite sites in KOBE and share with us your other special requests. We will help you plan the route, draft itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary.

VEHICLE
We will arrange car for you based on the number of people in your group (maximum of 4 people). Our available cars are Land Rover Discovery.

DRIVER
The driver will drive and walk with you at most sites. However, there are some sites the driver cannot join you due to following reasons:
1.) some drivers need to take a rest/break at least 1 site during the tour
2.) when the parking lot is full especially during peak seasons
3.) where it is difficult to park/too pricy to park ...

REMARKS
a.) You can always amend the itinerary even while traveling with the driver on the day
b.) Extra charge will be applied for over time service, picking-up/dropping-off at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

8-Hour Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver.

Please select your most favorite sites in KYOTO and share with us your other special requests. We will help you plan the route, draft itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary.

VEHICLE
We will arrange car for you based on the number of people in your group (maximum of 13 people). Our available cars are Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Alphard, HIACE, Grand Cabin and Commuter

DRIVER
The driver will drive and walk with you at most sites. However, there are some sites the driver cannot join you due to following reasons:
1.) some drivers need to take a rest/break at least 1 site during the tour
2.) when the parking lot is full especially during peak seasons
3.) where it is difficult to park/too pricy to park ...

REMARKS
a.) You can always amend the itinerary even while traveling with the driver on the day
b.) Extra charge will be applied for over time service, picking-up/dropping-off at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Enjoy a leisurely 7-hour tour of Kobe, a port town that developed and flourished after Japan opened its ports to the world in the mid 19th century with a local guide.
From the north in nature rich Mt. Rokko, downtown Kobe City in the south where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet, and Japan's leading sake breweries in the eastern Kashiwa sake district, enjoy a varied atmosphere in this coastal city. This tour covers all the best Kobe has to offer. We also offer pick-up and drop-off at Kobe Port making this a convenient day trip for those visiting Kobe on cruise ships such as the “Diamond Princess” or the “Celebrity Millennium”.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe!

Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options!

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Explore the fascinating world of sake during your visit to Japan. Accompanied by an expert sake brewer, you will visit some of the country's most prestigious sake producers and taste a variety of local sake, including fresh Nama-zake and the ultra-premium Daiginjo.

Throughout the tour, you will learn about traditional brewing techniques, taste sake from several different producers, and learn about the meticulous craftsmanship of barrel-making. The tour will culminate in a guided sake tasting at one of Japan’s oldest sake makers, where you can compare and contrast different styles of premium sake.

• Taste a wide variety of local sake
• Visit some of Japan’s most prestigious sake makers
• Taste ultra-premium Daiginjo and fresh Nama-zake
• Learn traditional techniques from a professional sake brewer
• Enjoy a guided Sake Flight with your host at a former sake brewery
• Visit the famous Five Villages of Nada

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe!

Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options!

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Explore the both modern and traditional sides of Kobe with your government-licensed guide on this full-day tour. Enjoy the ease of travelling in a private vehicle. Come and discover the beautiful and architecturally stunning city of Kobe with us!

Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! From seafood to sake to sweets, Kobe has it all! We hope to guide you in Kobe soon!

Note: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Are you a sake lover?
Or are you visiting Kobe for second time and wanto learn more about the region?

If your answer is yes, this is the perfect experience for you!

And also you can try “Kakuuchi” which means you can get sake and drink it at liquor shop.
This is a unique way that experienced sake lovers drink at breweries.
Shall we try it out?

・Explore the Nada sake district, which is one of Japan's 'Big Three' sake regions.

・Gain insider knowledge on sake production with guided tours of renowned breweries, showcasing traditional teqhniques.

・Enjoy 10 sake flavors through tastings at each stop.

・Get some souveniours at brewery shops where you can buy limited edition.

Nada is the Japan's largest sake producing area and area has long been home to a number of sake breweries. "Nadagogo", the five sake-producing districts is well known in Japan and internationally as some of the best in the world.

This is more than an ordinary gastronomic tour for Sake lover—escorted by an experienced licensed local guide, you’ll be introduced to sights that tell of Japan’s rich culture and history of Sake, regaled with fascinating stories, and even meet some of our local brewery heroes throughout shops that still retain the authentic atmosphere of days long past.

Legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years of age.

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Hey there! Ever heard of Nada Gogo, the ultimate sake haven in Japan? Picture this – over 10 incredible sake breweries offering tours and tastings along the Hanshin train line. The road is flat, making it a perfect stroll around town. If you find yourself in Kansai, you've got to give it a shot!

They use top-notch sake rice and pristine underground water with rich minerals. The city has a rich history, thriving since the Edo period, thanks to its port.

Join me on this city walking tour around Nada's sake breweries, the absolute best in Japan!

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of sake making – trivia, history, and all! Plus, you'll get to taste about 10 different sakes. Just a heads up, though – don't go overboard!

Private VIP Tour in KOBE (HIMEJI CASTLE) allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations.

You have your own private Minivan Toyota COMMUTER and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours.

Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information.

<<< You customize your own Day Trip in KOBE (HIMEJI CASTLE) >>>

STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests.

STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary.

STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary.

***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling on the van. Please feel free to reach our team and driver for recommendation at any time.

***Extra 1 ~ 2 hours will be given for free only in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s).

***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.

Private & Custom VIP Tour in KOBE allows you to “Tailor Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Land Rover Discovery Sport 2018 and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to draft itinerary, prepare tickets, book restaurants/local experiences, communicate with local vendors, direct you to the destinations, keep time, assist you throughout the trip and more!

STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests
STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback

REMARKS
A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals.
B. Extra charges will be applied for over time service

Visit a beautiful port city, Kobe with a private guide! 

As it's a private tour, you can relax and see more sights compared with other group tours.

This tour covers most popular sites like Nunobiki ropeway and herb garden, Harbor land and Sake brewery.

You can't miss Kobe beef. We'll help to book the Kobe beef restaurant, if you'd like. 

Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation and start the tour easily and go to Kobe by subway and train and explore the city by train and taxi efficiently.

Sake breweries are scattered in the Nada area, where the area is known as one of the best sake breweries in Japan.
Several breweries are open to the public, and they are popular with tourists because they offer tours of the production process and free tastings.
Sake brewing in Nada has been active since the Edo period and now accounts for about 30% of Japan's total sake production.

The location, climatic environment, quality of rice, and water are just perfect to brew sake in Nada. Those are essential for sake brewing, and the craftsmanship has been handed down from generation to generation with its techniques.

This tour will not only introduce a sake brewery and tasting but will also introduce you to the food culture using sake, strolling through local shopping streets.
By learning about the efforts of the people involved in sake brewing, as well as feeling the daily lives in the area, you will be able to understand the appeal of sake.