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All Reviews for Sake Brewery & Whiskey Distillery in Japan

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13 reviews

【酒蔵試飲ツアー】約10種類の日本酒が試飲可!日本酒の名産地・灘の酒蔵を巡る4時間プラン<午後発/英語ガイド/日本酒/灘>

It was amazing to talk with the toji! 杜氏さんとお話できて最高でした❗️

Reviewed by: いさお

I went to the meeting place prepared for a large group of foreigners, but to my surprise, there was only one guide standing there. My daughter and I participated, and we were lucky to have our own dedicated guide. AKI was wonderful and very knowledgeable. It was a very hot day, but she prepared cold tea and even cool neck wraps, which we greatly appreciated.

We visited six sake breweries, ranging from large to small, and there were several paid tastings included in the tour, which felt like a great deal. Since there were only a few of us, we had the opportunity to have a nice conversation with the toji at Kikumasamune, which was great. My daughter, who loves sake, was very satisfied.

外人さんが大勢参加されると覚悟して集合場所に行きましたが、なんとガイドさんが一人佇んでいました。娘と二人で参加したのですが、我々の専属ガイドをしてもらえました。ラッキー! とても素敵で知識も豊富なAKIさん、大変暑い日でしたが、冷たいお茶にクールネックまで用意してくださり、とてもありがたかったです。
酒蔵は大手から小規模なところまで六ヶ所も見学して、試飲では有料試飲がいくつもツアーに入っていてお得感がありました。人数が少なかったこともあり、菊正宗では杜氏の方とゆっくりお話出来て良かったです。日本酒好きの娘も大満足でした。

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Packages: 【神戸】酒蔵観光ツアー
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/12
Activity Date: 2024/08/10

Sake Tasting at Local Breweries in Kobe

Fantastic sake tour!

Reviewed by: ARH

Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. I've lived in Japan for over four years and had been on quite a few sake tours, but this one was the best by far. Super easy and comfortable provided you have decent walking shoes. The tour itself had ample opportunities to taste and buy along the way. We also had a surprise stop at an excellent tofu house with probably the best veggie croquette I've had in Japan.

Our main guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, explaining everything in a way that everyone could understand. Additional staff also helped out as our group was slightly larger.

Overall, a wonderful experience and surely everyone with an open mind and palette will have a great time.

Highly recommended.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for joining us at Kampaisaketours.
We sincerely appreciate that ARH enjoyed the tour.

We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed this tour, which requires comfortable walking shoes!

Eating and drinking sake and tofu, interacting with the locals, ,
We will continue to organize good tours to let people know about Japanese culture and the beauty of the local area.

We will take care of as many people as possible and be the ONLY ONE for as many people as possible.

Let's kampai again in Japan!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/11/14

【酒蔵試飲ツアー】約10種類の日本酒が試飲可!日本酒の名産地・灘の酒蔵を巡る4時間プラン<午後発/英語ガイド/日本酒/灘>

I had a great time! 楽しめました!

Reviewed by: Tomo

I was able to sample more than I expected! Honestly, I got a bit drunk...^^; The walking tour was also interesting with various explanations. Thank you very much!

これでもかというくらい試飲できました!正直酔っ払いました...^^;;
まち歩きもいろいろ解説していただいて面白かったです。ありがとうございました!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for using our services. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the sake and exploring the streets of Kobe. We look forward to serving you again in the future.

ご利用頂きありがとうございました。神戸のお酒や街歩きを楽しんで頂けて何よりです。今後ともよろしくお願いします。

  • 酒造りの歴史が見れた博物館

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Packages: 【神戸】酒蔵観光ツアー
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/09/29
Activity Date: 2023/09/28

Saijo Sake Brewery English-Guided Walking Tour with Lunch in Hiroshima

Relaxed friendly tour in pretty Saijo town.

Reviewed by: Suzie

Hugh our guide was a really nice friendly guy, we got on really well and he was very informative. Unfortunately we were there in the middle of the Covid 19 virus, so many of the breweries were closed, but we did get some tasting done at 3 breweries. The lunch was amazing, some of the best Sashimi we have ever had and the Hotpot was fabulous!
We still had a very nice time and hope more travellers will take this tour when times are back to normal.

  • Best Sashimi ever!

  • Lovely Hotpot!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/04/04
Activity Date: 2020/03/10

Summer Beer Garden with Unlimited Drinks and Maiko Dance Performance in Gion

Great time!

Reviewed by: Kat

We had a wonderful time at this event. The beer was cold, the hotpot was tasty, and the maiko was very nice. I very much recommend this!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for the good review and coming the other day. it makes us confidence. When you visit Japan at next time, we hope to see you again.

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Packages: Kyoto Hirai Beef Hot Pot Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/24
Activity Date: 2019/08/22

Summer Beer Garden with Unlimited Drinks and Maiko Dance Performance in Gion

Great experience, great price

Reviewed by: Stephanie

This was a great activity. The food and beer was delicious and filling and the entertainment was fantastic. We were able to talk with our Maiko for a few minutes and take a picture with her after her performance. We did not speak very much Japanese (only the very basics), but that did not diminish our experience. We had a great time, and it was nice we didn't have to spend a ton of money on one dinner like some other activities that are available with maiko. I would definitely recommend this if you'd like to meet a maiko and see her perform.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for coming the beer garden dinner the other day and also thank you for give us such a beautiful review!
We are so happy to hear that.
Our beer garden dinner is reasonable price compering with other maiko activities.
I am sure everyone will have fun even if you do not understand Japanese.
We are waiting for your next visit!

Best regards
Gion Shinmonso/Miyuki Koda

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Packages: Kyoto Hirai Beef Hot Pot Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/17
Activity Date: 2019/08/12

Summer Beer Garden with Unlimited Drinks and Maiko Dance Performance in Gion

A highlight of my trip

Reviewed by: natasha

great unique experience! I lived in Japan for 4 years and this was something I never got to do.

Maiko spoke good English, which was a huge relief and surprise. Dance was cool, food was good, and the all you can drink alcohol was too much fun.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for coming the beer garden dinner the other day.
I was worried about meal(spicy beef hot pot dish), because we were not sure if you will like it.
But we are very glad to hear that!
We hold the beer garden dinner every summer season and look forward to seeing you again.

Best regards
Gion Shinmonso/Miyuki Koda

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Packages: Kyoto Hirai Beef Hot Pot Course
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/12
Activity Date: 2019/07/19

Mt. Fuji Private 1-Day Tour with Sake Brewery & Japanse Whiskey Distillery Visit

Good times

Reviewed by: Adam s

The guide was fun and knowledgeable. The tour of the whiskey distillery and sake brewery was great. The sake brewery did not have an English translation but the guide translated for our group. We went to a great spot for lunch that was recommended by the guide. Amazing, I recommend the tour and especially if you need help with translation. Our driver was very friendly and accommodating interacted with the party. Highly recommend the tour.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for joining our tour. The restaurant we went used malted rice in their food, a result of the fermentation of Sake which is a portion of healthy food and gives tenderness to meat. It is called Kome Koji.
You can also find a naturally sweet rice drink (juice) called amazake known to have an anti-aging effect.
I hope the wine you bought at the supermarket was good also.
Thank you very much again.

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Packages: Plan B: Suntory's Hakushu Whisky Distillery & Lake Kawaguchi Course
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/03/15
Activity Date: 2019/03/13

奈良定期観光バス 奈良の酒蔵「ご酒印」めぐり 稲田酒造+梅の宿酒造+西内酒造+聖林寺(2023年2~3月限定)<8時間/昼食・ガイド付/JR奈良・近鉄奈良駅発>

It was a fun and delicious tour. 楽しく、美味しいツアーでした。

Reviewed by: ポン酒すき

I heard that Nara has a lot of local sake, but I thought it would be difficult to explore efficiently. Then, I found a great tour and eagerly participated. I was surprised that the taste of sake varies greatly depending on the brewery. I was impressed that the type of sake rice and even the sweetness and richness of table rice differ. At Sharyō-ji, I was able to taste six different kinds of sake while enjoying delicious vegetarian cuisine. In the end, we ran out of time, but it was a very satisfying and enjoyable tour. I ended up buying a lot of sake too.

奈良は地酒が多いと聞いていますが、なかなか効率良く巡ることが難しいなあと思っていたら、良いツアーを見つけてウキウキと参加しました。
蔵によって日本酒の味が全く異なることにびっくり。酒米、酒米の種類、食米でも甘さやこくが異なることに感心。正歴寺では6種のお酒を試飲しながら、美味しい精進料理をいただけました。
最後、時間は押しましたが、非常に満足した、楽しいツアーでした。
お酒もたくさん購入してしまいました。

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/02/19
Activity Date: 2019/02/16

Mt. Fuji Private 1-Day Tour with Sake Brewery & Japanse Whiskey Distillery Visit

Excellent tour to Mt Fuji

Reviewed by: Ming

We were picked up on time by our guide Tom Harada. He was very throughout and thoughtful in planning what we should visit and made all the different sites arrangement efficiently . He is knowledgeable about the itinerary on hand . His approach is filled with dedication and heart . I would recommend to anyone looking for an English speaking guide to reserve Tom Harada. You will not be disappointed.

Reply from activity provider

I hope all is well with you and your wonderful family. I want to thank you for your very kind and generous review on Veltra site. It means a lot to me ! My work on 20 August around Mt. Fuji has become a great memory thanks to your kindness and quality personality of all your family.. Thank you for giving me a fond memory. Once again, I will be wishing nothing but the very best for you and yours.

  • Tom is the one in green polo shirt

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Packages: Plan B: Suntory's Hakushu Whisky Distillery & Lake Kawaguchi Course
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/08/21
Activity Date: 2018/08/20

Kobe Sightseeing and Nada Sake Brewery Walking Tour Departing from Kyoto

Reviewed by: CityDiscovery traveler

We had a wonderful experience by participating in this tour. Our young tour guide was excellent. She gave us a very interesting commentary on Nada Sake Brewery and the history of the region including interesting castles around. We had the opportunity of tasting Sake and buying Sake bottles and Japanese confectionaries and souvenirs. She arranged a buffet lunch for us that was the best lunch we had in all our tours in Japan. Fantastic young guide we all would like to extend our great appreciation for her wonderful job. Good luck for her future

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Packages: Bay of Islands Cruise with Lunch
Posted on: 2017/03/11

Sake Tasting with 100 Different Kinds of Local Sake at a Bar in Ikebukuro

ii Fun night at SAKE bar !!

Reviewed by: Laugier

For someone like me who loves sake, being able to drink as much as I want of it was a huge draw. Besides sake there were also fruit liquors (apple, peach, chestnut) which were a great palate freshener.
As it is a standing bar I was a bot worried about getting tired because I was wearing heels. But at each table they provided disposable slippers, which was awesome!
As you can bring in your own food, I recommend buying lots of your favorite snacks and yummy things to much while you try all the sake!!!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/12/11
Activity Date: 2015/08/28

Sake Tasting with 100 Different Kinds of Local Sake at a Bar in Ikebukuro

Will make anyone a sake fan

Reviewed by: DOTH

Wasn't sure about what to do on Friday night in Tokyo, and this seemed interesting. It was a little bit hard to find (make sure you print out the directions, unlike me!), but it was cool to enter this totally normal looking building and step out into the bar. There were lots of people having a good night out, and lots of other women, so my 3 friends and I felt comfortable. The sake bottles have colored dots that let you know what kind it is, which was helpful and they have the 'house rules' in English too. We bought lots of snacks at a convenience store and stayed for over 4 hours!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/08/31
Activity Date: 2015/08/28