Guided Tour of Umenoyado Sake Brewery (with Tasting)

Duration: 2.5 hours

¥55,000 JPY

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Key Feature

Guided tour of Umenoyado Brewery, a 130-year-old sake maker in Katsuragi, Nara – the birthplace of sake
Learn about the brewery’s philosophy and sake-making process directly from staff and kurabito (brewery workers)
Exclusive tasting session in a private room, sampling several varieties of sake and liqueurs, paired with snacks that go well with alcohol
Engage in conversations with brewery staff for a deeper understanding of their craft and passion
Receive a special souvenir from Umenoyado as a memento of your visit
Shop for limited-edition sake and liqueurs available only at the brewery’s direct store

Experience a truly exclusive sake journey at Umenoyado Brewery in Nara.

With over 130 years of history, Umenoyado Brewery stands in Katsuragi, the birthplace of sake, carrying on the tradition of Japanese sake brewing while embracing innovation. How about adding a one-of-a-kind sensory experience to your trip to Nara?

On this guided tour, an English-speaking guide and brewery staff will walk you through the sake-making process and Umenoyado’s unique brewing philosophy. You’ll be able to observe the inside of the brewery through glass, gaining insight into areas normally closed to the public and discovering how their sake is crafted with passion and care.

The highlight of this tour is an exclusive tasting session in a private room, where you can enjoy a variety of sake and liqueurs alongside the kurabito (brewery workers). This intimate setting offers a deeper appreciation of the brewery’s craftsmanship through engaging conversations with the people who make the sake.

Paired with snacks that go well with alcohol, the tasting provides a fresh perspective on the flavors and culture of Japanese sake. As a special memento of your visit, you’ll also receive a special gift from Umenoyado.

To conclude your experience, browse the on-site shop for limited-edition sake and liqueurs—perfect souvenirs for family and friends. Discover the depth of Japanese sake and the charm of Nara through this truly unique experience at Umenoyado Brewery.

Tour Details

Meet your guide at Kintetsu Shinjo Station
Guided brewery tour (walk through the brewery’s observation corridor)
Exclusive tasting session in a private room with brewery workers
Taste around 10 glasses of sake and liqueurs, featuring about 7 different varieties, including five premium and seasonal sakes
Pairing experience with snacks
Shopping at the brewery’s direct store for limited-edition sake and liqueurs
A Japanese lunch featuring local cuisine prepared by a visiting chef at the brewery

After lunch, the tour concludes, and participants are free to explore on their own.

Meeting Location: 11:15AM — Kintetsu Shinjo Station (Kintetsu Gose Line)

From Osaka

From Osaka Abenobashi Station, take the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line toward Kashiharajingu-mae and get off at Shakudo Station (about 30 minutes by Express)
Transfer to the Kintetsu Gose Line and get off at Kintetsu Shinjo Station (about 5 minutes)
Take a taxi from the station to the brewery (about 10 minutes)

Dismissal Location: Umenoyado Brewery Co., Ltd.

Address: 27-1 Teraguchi, Katsuragi-shi, Nara 639-2135, Japan

Included in the Tour Fee: Guide fee (English), brewery tour, sake tasting, and lunch course

Not Included in the Tour Fee: Transportation to the meeting point and personal shopping expenses

Reservations are by request.

*Please select the date and time from the calendar.

*The duration of the experience is 3 hours.

*The application deadline is 10 business days before the desired date.

*Number of Participants: The minimum number of participants is 2, and the maximum is 6.

Important note

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. If not, we have to cancel your reservation.
A 100% cancellation fee will apply for no-shows without prior notice.
Participants under 20 years old are not permitted to taste sake, though they may join the tour.
Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies.
For your safety and to maintain product quality, please follow the staff's guidance during the tour.
The schedule may vary slightly depending on crowd conditions.
In cases of severe weather or natural disasters, the tour may be canceled.

The cancellation policy

The cancellation fee will be applied based on our business days, excluding Sundays and public holidays in Japan.

If you request a date or time change for personal reasons, please note that availability may be limited. In such cases, the cancellation policy will still apply.

Same day: 100%
2 days before: 80%
7 days before: 30%

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