Nara Sake Tasting Tour by Kampai Sake Tours
We offer sake tours in Nara, the birthplace of sake, where you can experience its historical brewing and culture. Accompanied by a sake-loving guide, you can interact with locals, enjoy local sake and cuisine, and have the special experience of toasting in front of World Heritage sites. We promise you an unforgettable journey, fully immersing you in the charm of Nara.
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Nara Sake Tasting Tour by Kampai Sake Tours
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Kampai with Sake!! Standing Bar 369 (Miroku) Start your day the local way — with a glass of sake! This rare standing bar in Nara offers a wide selection of sake from both Nara and beyond, and it’s open from the morning. We’ll kick off the tour with a toast of sake and light bites that pair perfectly. It’s the perfect chance to chat with your guide and dive into the world of Japanese sake — its flavors, stories, and culture. Let’s Kampai!
Harushika Brewery
At one of Nara’s most iconic sake breweries, you’ll enjoy a tasting of several different types of sake. Alongside the sake, try a selection of Nara-zuke — a traditional local pickle made with sake lees. A brewery staff member will guide you through the tasting and explain the unique characteristics of each sake.
Established in the Early Meiji Era With the World Heritage Site Gangoji Temple as your backdrop, enjoy a relaxed moment sipping on local sake from Nara, wine, or beer. Take this time to chat with your guide — ask questions, share thoughts, and dive deeper into whatever interests you most on the journey.
Inclusions
- Guide
- Cost of tastings and refreshments at breweries and BARs.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the East Ticket Gate on the basement floor of Kintetsu Nara Station
