Sake Tasting and Fermentation Lunch at a Historic Edo-Era Brewery
What You'll Experience
In the historic town of Uda, Nara, Kubo-honke Sake Brewing has been crafting sake for over 300 years since the Genroku era. Visit this long-established brewery to experience the depth of Japanese sake and the fascinating world of fermentation — an essential part of Japan’s food culture. Discover how flavors change through food and sake pairings, and find your own favorite taste through this sensory experience.
Experiences
A Brewery with Over 300 Years of History
Founded in 1718, Kubo-honke Sake Brewery has been making sake for over 300 years using the soft, mineral-rich waters of the Uda basin.
Sake Tasting & Food Pairing Experience
Enjoy a tasting of a wide range of sake at the brewery, from smooth junmai to traditionally brewed kimoto.
For lunch, savor carefully prepared dishes at the brewery’s own dining space, each thoughtfully paired with sake.
This is a unique opportunity to experience the harmony of sake and food, only possible at a working brewery.
Guided Brewery Tour by the Owner
The brewery owner personally guides you through the sake brewery, explaining the brewing process and the philosophy behind it. Through the brewer’s own words, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the world of sake—insights rarely shared elsewhere.
Itinerary
Meet at Kubo-honke Sake Brewing
Guided Brewery Tour by the Owner
Sake Tasting & Food Pairing Experience
Pricing
$30
per person
Experience fee
Facility tour fee
Lunch
Sake tasting fee
VAT
Shuttle service can be arranged through this web site for an additional fee.
If you would like to book a shuttle, please select this option on the booking form.
Experience Details
Available Days & Times
Between 11:00 and 12:00
Duration
3 hours
Location
Kubo-honke Sake Brewing
Meeting Point
Kubo-honke Sake Brewing
Access
By car: About 15 minutes from Haibara Station.
By train: Take the Kintetsu Osaka Line to Haibara Station, then the Nara Kotsu Bus bound for “Ōuda.”
Get off at Ōuda Bus Stop and walk about 3 minutes.
Capacity
5-15 participants
Foreign Language Support
Unavailable
Barrier-free Access
Unavailable
Cancellation Policy
- 10-8 days prior: 20%
- 7-2 days prior: 30%
- 1 day prior:100%
- Same day: 100%
Notes
Please ensure you read Travel Agency Terms and Conditions, etc before applying for a tour.
A document explaining the terms of the transaction will be provided to you online.