Nada Sake District

12 of 39 in Kobe

The Nada Sake District (灘) is Japan’s premier sake-producing region, located near Kobe. Famous for its high-quality rice, pure water, and ideal weather, the area has been crafting sake for centuries. Its proximity to Kobe Port and Osaka also makes it an ideal location for sake production.

Stretching around three kilometers, the Nada district is home to numerous sake breweries. Many of them welcome visitors with tasting rooms and exhibitions, where you can learn about the sake-making process and enjoy some samples. The district is perfect for a half-day stroll, where you can explore both traditional buildings and modern breweries. For a deeper dive into sake, don’t miss the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, known for its informative exhibits and English-friendly tours, along with sake tasting.

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Getting there

Hanshin Railways, Hankyu Railways, and the JR Tokaido Line all run north of the Nada district, connecting Kobe and Osaka. The closest stations to the district are on the Hanshin Line.

You can start exploring the area from any station along the line. The Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum is just a 5-minute walk from Sumiyoshi Station on the Hanshin Line (10 minutes, 200 yen from Sannomiya Station). If you have a Japan Rail Pass, you can get off at JR Sumiyoshi Station (8 minutes from JR Sannomiya Station), then walk 15-20 minutes to the museum.