Nada (Higashinada) Sake Brewery Tours: 6 Breweries You Can Visit (Kobe, Hyogo) [2026]

Higashinada Ward in Kobe is part of Nada-Gogō, Japan's largest sake-producing area. 6 sake breweries here accept visitors, and 3 of them welcome walk-ins; 4 are free to visit.

Breweries you can visit in Nada (Higashinada)

Hakutsuru — Hakutsuru Sake Brewing （白鶴）
No reservation needed · Free · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・日本語の詳細
Kiku-Masamune — Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing （菊正宗）
No reservation needed · Free · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・日本語の詳細
Sakura-Masamune — Sakura-Masamune （櫻正宗）
Check reservation · See official site
Official website ↗ ・日本語の詳細
Fukuju — Kobe Shushinkan （福寿）
Reservation required · Free · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・日本語の詳細
Hamafukutsuru — Hamafukutsuru Ginjo Brewery （浜福鶴）
No reservation needed · Free · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・日本語の詳細
Shochikubai — Takara Shuzo （松竹梅）
Reservation required · ¥3,000 · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・日本語の詳細

Suggested route (5 breweries)

Hakutsuru — start
Kiku-Masamune — 0.4 km (straight line) from the previous stop, about 7 min on foot
Sakura-Masamune — 0.7 km (straight line) from the previous stop, about 12 min on foot
Hamafukutsuru — 0.0 km (straight line) from the previous stop, about 1 min on foot
Fukuju — 2.5 km (straight line) from the previous stop, by car, taxi or bus

Distances are straight-line estimates. Check a map app for the actual route.

FAQ

Q. How many sake breweries can I visit in Nada (Higashinada)?

A. 6 breweries in Nada (Higashinada) accept visitors, according to our research of official sources.

Q. Can I visit without a reservation?

A. Yes — Hakutsuru, Kiku-Masamune, Hamafukutsuru accept walk-in visitors.

Q. Where can I taste sake?

A. Hakutsuru, Kiku-Masamune, Fukuju, Hamafukutsuru, Shochikubai offer tastings (age 20+).

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Information is based on official brewery websites, local governments and brewers' associations. Last updated: 2026-09-30.