What other travelers are saying about Nadagiku Sake Brewery, Himeji
Wonderful tour and tasting! I learned a lot and everyone was incredibly nice!!!! we were there very near closing time, but they still made sure that we got to taste all of their sake.
Yes, general admission to Nadagiku Sake Brewery is completely free. Visitors can explore the brewery grounds, see the historic wooden buildings, and enjoy the atmosphere at no cost. However, the premium tours of the Kozo brewery during brewing season (January to March) require reservations and are limited to 10 participants.
The direct sales shop operates from 10:00 to 17:00, with the last admission to tour courses at 16:00. Guided tours are typically offered five times daily at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00. Tours outside these scheduled times require advance reservations. Operating hours may vary depending on conditions, so it's recommended to check their official website before visiting.
The main production facility, known as the Kozo brewery, is not regularly open to the public for hygiene reasons. However, visitors can tour seven historic sake-making rooms and see two of the original wooden storehouses from 1910. During peak brewing season (January to March), special premium tours of the Kozo brewery are available on weekends, limited to 10 visitors per tour with advance reservations required.
The brewery is conveniently accessible by public transport. From Tegara Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway, it's approximately a 5-minute walk. From JR Himeji Station's south exit, it's about a 25-minute walk or a quick 5-minute taxi ride. Free parking is available for those driving, with space for 30 regular cars and 10 buses.
Yes, sake tastings are available through automated tasting machines where visitors can sample the brewery's award-winning sake varieties. Guided tours are offered in both Japanese and English, making the experience accessible to international visitors. The brewery also accepts credit cards and provides foreign language support for visitor convenience.
Sake was tasty. There are tastings from a machine so there is no information that comes with the tasting but there is a brochure. Tasting are a little small for the price but still a fun experience. The grounds are open to tour and read about sake. Cashier was very nice. I bought the lemon sake and my friends bought other bottles that were tasted. It's a little off the beaten path from the tourist area but worth the trip. We went after visiting Himeji Castle.
This place is well worth the long walk from the train station. This brewery produces some fantastic sake. One can visit the premises and even take a tour in English. but the best part was to enjoy a sake-based meal in a fantastic environment. The food was delicious, and the sake ice cream to die for. In the shop section, samplers are offered, and a very nice selection can be bought directly on site. The one I have brought back home won an award in 2016, and it was superb.
Came here for a short tour and tasting, arranged as part of a corporate event. Unfortunately the guides/representatives spoke extremely limited English, which was the common language of most of our group.
The sake was good, although I’m not an expert, and it was a nice experience overall. The shop was nice, but unfortunately I couldn’t buy as I was traveling internationally with hand luggage only.
