Nishinomiya Sake Tour: World’s Largest Sake Region Near Osaka

Just 15 minutes by direct limited express from Osaka-Umeda, discover a side of Japan’s sake culture most travelers never find. Nishinomiya lies at the heart of Nada Gogo, the world’s largest sake-producing region and home of Miyamizu, the mineral-rich water prized by master brewers. Kampai Sake Tours is based in Nishinomiya and has built close relationships with local breweries since 2017. These connections let us offer special access and tastings that are difficult to experience independently. Visit three historic breweries, enjoy a special sake tasting at Nishinomiya Shrine, and discover the people, traditions, and stories behind Nada sake. On weekdays, enjoy sake and matcha in a 150-year-old traditional wooden house. On weekends, visit Sakigake-Kura, where brewers preserve hands-on techniques inspired by Zen. All scheduled sake tastings are included, and your trained local Japanese guide makes the experience engaging for both beginners and sake lovers.