English-speaking guide
Lunch
Sake & Ice Cream-Try 6 kinds of sake and sake-lees ice cream (sorbet for non-drinkers).
Sake Cup Souvenir-Take home an original Kikumasamune sake cup.
Barrel-Making Demo-Watch artisans craft traditional cedar barrels used to make premium sake. Availability may vary.
MagicalTrip English Guide-Receive an original English guidebook to help you follow the demonstration, even though it's conducted in Japanese.
Kobe Beef Lunch-Enjoy premium Kobe beef grilled teppanyaki-style.
Local English Guide-Learn local stories and insights from your English-speaking guide.
Tour Photos-Receive post-tour photos taken by your guide.
Meals and beverages
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Transportation from Uozaki Station to Sannomiya Station
Drinks and additional meat at the Kobe beef restaurant
Offering money (osaisen) at Ikuta Shrine (optional)
Additional food or beverages not listed in the itinerary
Free for children aged 0-3
Children aged 4-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Right outside the ticket gate of Hanshin Uozaki Station. If you're not arriving by train, the gate is located on the second floor, right next to the Lawson.
The them
Explore Kobe on a tour that blends culture, history, and flavor. Visit Nada, a top sake region, to taste premium sake, see barrel-making, and enjoy sake-kasu ice cream at Kiku-Masamune Brewery. You’ll also get a souvenir sake cup.
Next, explore Kobe’s roots at Ikuta Shrine with stories from your local guide. Then enjoy a front-row seat at a teppanyaki grill, where world-famous Kobe beef is cooked before your eyes.
Perfect for foodies, sake fans, and curious travelers. Families and solo guests welcome. No worries if you're new to sake—your guide will help. Come hungry and leave happy!