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Nara: Sake Tasting & Home Party in the Birthplace of Sake
(4) Reviews
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Dive into the real Japanese drinking culture in Nara, the birthplace of sake — just a 35-40 min train ride from Kyoto or Osaka. Hosted by a friendly local couple (Mune & Hitomi) at their 70-year-old typical Japanese home, this isn't just a tasting—it's an authentic "Nomikai" (home party).
・Taste: Discover your favorite flavor with a complimentary sake tasting flight using our unique "Sake Matrix."
・Learn: Take a fun quiz about Japanese drinking habits and history.
・Experience: Join a guided "Konbini Adventure" to explore the 4 zones of Japanese convenience store snacks.
・Connect: Relax, chat, and drink with locals in a warm, family-like atmosphere.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
No charge for sake and light meals served during the ”Lecture / Cultural Insights” session.
ood and beverage expenses for the ”Host's Sake Tasting Hospitality” program. You will need to purchase these items yourself at a convenience store.
Meeting Points
Departure
1-chōme-1-8 Shibatsujichō
Proceed along Ōmiya-dōri, pass under the elevated railway line, then turn right.
The house with a nameplate reading “minami” and a green cone placed at the entrance is the venue.
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Nara: Sake Tasting & Home Party in the Birthplace of Sake
(4) Reviews
About
Dive into the real Japanese drinking culture in Nara, the birthplace of sake — just a 35-40 min train ride from Kyoto or Osaka. Hosted by a friendly local couple (Mune & Hitomi) at their 70-year-old typical Japanese home, this isn't just a tasting—it's an authentic "Nomikai" (home party).
・Taste: Discover your favorite flavor with a complimentary sake tasting flight using our unique "Sake Matrix."
・Learn: Take a fun quiz about Japanese drinking habits and history.
・Experience: Join a guided "Konbini Adventure" to explore the 4 zones of Japanese convenience store snacks.
・Connect: Relax, chat, and drink with locals in a warm, family-like atmosphere.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
No charge for sake and light meals served during the ”Lecture / Cultural Insights” session.
ood and beverage expenses for the ”Host's Sake Tasting Hospitality” program. You will need to purchase these items yourself at a convenience store.
Meeting Points
Departure
1-chōme-1-8 Shibatsujichō
Proceed along Ōmiya-dōri, pass under the elevated railway line, then turn right.
The house with a nameplate reading “minami” and a green cone placed at the entrance is the venue.
Return
Itinerary
Itinerary
■Stop 1: Welcome & Cultural Insights at ALE House Start at our 70-year-old traditional home near the station.
・Ice-breaking: Meet your hosts, Mune (UK Tourism Master’s holder) and Hitomi, for a relaxed chat. ・The "Real" Japan Quiz: Kick off with a fun interactive quiz to uncover the truth about Japanese alcohol culture and "Nomikai" norms.
■Stop 2: Sake Tasting Flight (Birthplace of Sake) Nara is the birthplace of refined sake. Enjoy a complimentary tasting:
・Find Your Match: Use our "Sake Matrix" (Dry/Sweet, Bold/Light) to compare brands and find your preference. ・Perfect Pairings: Try unique snacks like "Narazuke" (pickles) with Cream Cheese—a delicious local combination.
