Kobe Beef & Sake Tasting Tour

From¥30,000

4 hours

Kobe, Japan

About this activity

Discover Kobe's rich sake heritage and savor premium Kobe beef in this immersive culinary tour, including sake tastings and a unique ice cream experience.

Highlights

Explore Kobe's renowned sake breweries
Taste 6 unique sake varieties
Enjoy sake-lees ice cream
Learn about sake production
Experience authentic Japanese culture

Full description

Dive into the heart of Kobe's culinary scene with this exclusive tour that combines the city's famed sake breweries with a delectable Kobe beef experience. Guided by a knowledgeable local, you'll visit traditional sake breweries, tasting six distinct varieties that showcase the depth and diversity of Japanese brewing. To complement the sake, indulge in a unique sake-lees ice cream, offering a sweet twist on the traditional brew. This tour provides an authentic glimpse into Kobe's rich food culture, making it a must-do for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable Japanese experience.

Included / Excluded

Guided tour of Kobe's sake breweries
Tasting of 6 varieties of sake
Sampling of sake-lees ice cream

Transportation to and from the tour location

Important information

Know before you book

The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
Participants must be of legal drinking age in Japan to partake in sake tastings.
The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking between locations.
Bring a valid ID for age verification during tastings.
Ensure you have a reliable means of transportation to and from the tour location.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

5.0

24 reviews

The Food and Sale of Kobe

A great tour and highly recommended. Chie is a great guide and very knowledgeable bubbly and always happy. We had a great time with her and I highly recommend this tour.

Hemant_RJul 17, 2026VIATOR

Our guide Take was great!...

Our guide Take was great! Very knowledgeable and funny! Come hungry for the tour! Kobe beef experience is great! Sake tour is very interesting. Try to book it during work week so you can see the barrel craftsmen in action!

Anna_KJul 4, 2026VIATOR

Nice food and sake tour.

Our tour guide was very helpful with her guiding us. Her English was great and would definitely recommend her for another tour

S1758RFbenpJun 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great tour for sake and steak

I loved our tour guide, reiko! She was so knowledgeable and perfect English. The sake was great and the steak was amazing. Great experience!

9elanahJun 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR

This tour was the...

This tour was the crowning glory of our Japan trip. The Sake brewery tour and tasting was amazing. Our guide Take, was very informative and friendly. The Teppanyaki lunch was the cherry on top.

Hiren_DJun 22, 2026VIATOR