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.

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