Near Osaka: Explore Itami, the Birthplace of Clear Sake

Name: Near Osaka: Explore Itami, the Birthplace of Clear Sake
Brand: Viator
Price: 113.38 USD
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2 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 16 hours aheadHyogo Prefecture, Japan

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This tour takes you beyond the well-trodden sake trails of Nada and Fushimi to Itami, the true birthplace of refined sake (seishu). With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll walk the streets where sake history was made, visit Japan’s oldest remaining sake brewery building, and explore a museum filled with traditional brewing tools.

But the highlight is the authentic tasting experience at the Chōjukura Brewery Restaurant, where for under ¥1,000, you'll sample premium sake crafted with centuries of tradition—right where the clear sake we know today was first born.

Perfect for sake lovers and cultural explorers alike, this tour offers a rare chance to dive deep into Japan’s sake heritage at the very place it transformed forever.

Included

Visit to Japan’s oldest surviving sake brewery building
Curated sake tasting at a restaurant located on the first floor of the museum
2-hour guided tour of Itami
Entry to a museum showcasing traditional tools and techniques of sake-making

Not included

Transportation to and from Itami
Meals other than the sake tasting

What you'll do

Former Okada Residence & Sake Brewery
2-5-28 Miyanomae, Itami, Japan
Step into Japan’s sake history at the Okada Residence, the oldest surviving sake brewery building in the country. Dating back to the Edo period, this beautifully preserved structure offers a glimpse into traditional brewing life, with original architecture that reflects the craftsmanship and legacy of sake production in Itami. Walking through its rooms is like traveling back in time to the birthplace of refined sake.
30 min
Located in the heart of Itami’s historic district, the Chōjukura Brewery Museum
showcases the tools, techniques, and evolution of sake brewing. From massive wooden barrels to delicate filtration tools, the exhibits reveal how craftsmanship and innovation shaped the sake we know today. It’s an ideal place to deepen your appreciation for Japan’s national drink and the people who brought it to life.
30 min
After exploring the history, enjoy a sake tasting experience at the Chōjukura Br
ewery Restaurant, located on the first floor of the museum. For under ¥1,000, you can sample a curated selection of premium sake, crafted using traditional methods passed down through generations. Please note that this experience includes sake tasting only—food is not included.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

The guide will be waiting in front of the police box near Itami Station. Please check the map for the exact location. The guide will be holding a yellow sign.