Kobe food and sake tour with teppanyaki tasting experience

Excursions & day trips

Osaka, Japan

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 Hours

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

You can taste premium sake in Nada and see traditional barrel-making in action

The tour includes a souvenir sake cup and sake-lees ice cream at Kiku-Masamune

Your local guide will share stories about Kobe's roots at historic Ikuta Shrine

You'll watch your Kobe beef being grilled live at a chef's counter seat

It combines traditional culture with an unforgettable culinary adventure

What to expect

Discover Kobe on a tour that blends history, culture, and flavour—with a delicious twist! Your adventure begins in Nada, one of Japan's premier sake regions, where you'll sample top-quality sake and observe traditional barrel-making by skilled artisans. At Kiku-Masamune Brewery, you'll view impressive brewing equipment, try sake-kasu ice cream, and receive a special sake cup as a memento.The tour continues to Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest, where your guide will share stories that illuminate Kobe's origins. The highlight of the tour is a reserved counter seat at a teppanyaki restaurant, where you'll witness the preparation of Kobe beef, grilled right before your eyes—a treat for all the senses.This tour showcases the deep connection between Kobe's natural resources and its culinary excellence. The pure water from Rokko mountain contributes to the outstanding sake, while the region's wagyu is renowned for its fine marbling and aroma. Suitable for food enthusiasts, sake aficionados, or curious travellers, this tour welcomes all, including families. You'll leave with a full stomach and a newfound appreciation for Kobe's culture.

What's included

Drinks

Lunch

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties

Not allowed:

Children under 12 are not allowed to enter the barrel-making demo area due to safety concerns such as loud noise and sharp tools. At least one adult must stay with the child during the demo

Guests under the legal drinking age of 20 are not allowed to participate in sake tasting

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Train fare between Uozaki Station and Sannomiya Station is not included. Adult ticket costs: ¥200 (approximately 1.18 euro) and child ticket costs: ¥100 (approximately 0.59 euro)

Offering money (“osaisen”) at Ikuta Shrine is optional and not included in the tour price

Know in advance:

This is a small-group tour and may include other participants

Japan’s weather can be extreme—up to 40°C (110°F) in summer and as low as -5°C (20°F) in winter, so please dress accordingly

The itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, or operational conditions. If a location is unexpectedly closed, you'll visit an alternative

The tour may be cancelled in the event of severe weather for safety reasons

Depending on restaurant availability, you may be seated at a table instead of the counter

At Kiku-Masamune, the traditional barrel-making process by craftsmen is only held during specific time slots and may not always be viewable during your visit

During the barrel-making demonstration, live interpretation by the guide is not possible. Instead, you'll be provided original English reference materials for your understanding

Please note that the barrel-making experience is subject to availability and may be full. In that case, the experience will be omitted without refund

Provider

MagicalTrip Inc.

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

4 Chome-7-1 Uozaki Nakamachi, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting point:

Meet in front of Lawson (HA Hanshin Uozaki Station), 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.