• Nara Kasugayama Sake Brewery - Situated at the base of Mt. Kasuga, this brewery honors the spiritual heritage of Nara’s sake-making tradition. By utilizing pure local spring water and age-old brewing methods, Nara Kasugayama crafts sake with a clean, crisp taste and a sophisticated balance. Each sip captures the tranquil essence of Nara’s sacred landscape.
• Harushika Sake Brewery Store - Just a short walk from the historic Sarusawa Pond and the heart of Naramachi, Imanishi Seibei Shoten has been producing sake since 1884. Renowned for its elegant and smooth flavor, this brewery focuses on high-quality Yamato rice and soft brewing water, creating sake that complements refined kaiseki cuisine and local dishes beautifully.
• 小川又兵衛商店 ならまち店 - Located in the picturesque old town of Naramachi, Ogawa Matabee Shoten is a cherished local sake shop with strong community ties. Set in a traditional townhouse, the shop offers a curated selection of Nara’s finest brews, along with stories and recommendations from locals who have trusted the shop for generations. It’s an ideal spot to explore the variety of sake in a relaxed, nostalgic atmosphere—where every bottle carries a sense of place.
• Kuramoto Houshuku - Conveniently situated inside JR Nara Station, this contemporary tasting shop run by Yagi Brewery invites travelers to sample freshly brewed sake without leaving the city center. The selection includes seasonal and limited-edition varieties, making it an excellent first or last stop to experience the dynamic nature of Nara’s sake culture.

• Sake tastings at three working breweries and 1 sake shop
• Guided tour of Nara’s sake districts
• Visit to four tasting locations

Explore beyond the usual sake experience and journey to Nara, the birthplace of Japanese sake, where tradition was born over a millennium ago in the serene halls of Buddhist temples. This is more than just a tasting tour—it’s a cultural journey into the roots of Japan’s revered beverage.

Participants will explore four distinct venues, including operational breweries and a historic sake shop nestled within the old Naramachi, sampling a diverse array of styles—from crisp and dry to rich and mellow. Throughout the tour, an expert guide will share tales of monks, master brewers (tōji), and regional flavors, offering insights into the history and essence behind each sip.

With personalized insights, direct access to local producers, and the ambiance of Nara’s ageless streets, this tour provides more than just sake—it offers a profound connection to Japanese heritage.

Whether a sake enthusiast or simply curious, this tour is the ideal mix of taste, tradition, and exploration.

Kanpai, and welcome to the origins of it all.

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