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Premium Kobe Beef Experience and Sake Tasting Culinary Tour

A four-hour small-group food tour: sake tasting in the Nada brewing district, Ikuta Shrine, then a Kobe beef teppanyaki lunch at a counter.

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Duration
4 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
7+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$214 per person
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Small group · up to 7
Outside the ticket gate of Hanshin Uozaki Station
Why it is on this site
  • The Kobe beef lunch is included, served at a counter where you watch it grilled, which covers the site's number 2 Kobe pick.
  • It starts at the Kiku-Masamune brewery in Nada with six sakes, sake-lees ice cream (sorbet for non-drinkers), a sake cup to keep and, when they are working, a chance to watch the barrel-makers.
  • It ends at Sannomiya station downtown, a short Port Liner ride or walk from either cruise berth, and holds a 5.0 rating across 25 reviews.
Best for

Food-minded couples on a 6-hour or longer call who want Kobe beef and sake handled in one booking.

Think twice if

You make your own way to the start at Hanshin Uozaki Station in Nada, a local train ride east of Sannomiya. It is a shared group of up to seven, and the barrel-making part depends on availability.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. 1 hrMeet at Uozaki Station and visit Kiku-Masamune Sake Museum Right outside the ticket gate of Hanshin Uozaki Station. If you're not arriving by train, the gate is located on the second floor, right next to the Lawson.
  2. Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum · 1 hr 15 minJoin the barrel-making tour (if available) and enjoy sake tasting “Taruzake Meister Factory” is a new experiential facility established by Kikumasamune in 2023.
  3. Ikuta-Jinja Shrine · 30 minTravel to central Kobe and explore Ikuta Shrine Ikuta Shrine, located in Chuo Ward, Kobe City, is an ancient shrine with a history of over 1,800 years.
  4. Kobe · 1 hrEnjoy a Kobe beef lunch at a selected restaurant “Kobe Beef” is a world-renowned brand of Wagyu beef, known not only in Japan but around the world. However, not just any cow raised anywhere can be called ”Kobe Beef.” It is a title granted only to a limited number of cattle raised under strict conditions and management.
  5. Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street · 15 minTour ends in the Sannomiya area After a satisfying meal, the tour ends at Sannomiya Station, with local tips to explore even more of Kobe on your own!
Included
  • MagicalTrip English Guide
  • Kobe Beef Lunch－ Enjoy premium Kobe beef grilled teppanyaki-style.
  • Local English Guide －Learn local stories and insights from your English-speaking guide.
  • Sake Cup －Souvenir Take home an original Kikumasamune sake cup.
  • Tour Photos－ Receive post-tour photos taken by your guide.
  • Watch artisans craft traditional cedar barrels used to make premium sake. Availability may vary.
  • Sake & Ice Cream－ Try 6 kinds of sake and sake-lees ice cream (sorbet for non-drinkers).

Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by MagicalTrip Inc..

Where it takes you

What you will see

Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.

~2.5h at lunch

Kobe beef, properly

Teppan counters where the marbling melts in front of you.

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Premium Kobe Beef Experience and Sake Tasting Culinary Tour5.0★ · 25 reviews · Small group · up to 7From US$214 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Premium Kobe Beef Experience and Sake Tasting Culinary Tour worth it from the Kobe cruise port?

A four-hour small-group food tour: sake tasting in the Nada brewing district, Ikuta Shrine, then a Kobe beef teppanyaki lunch at a counter. Best for: Food-minded couples on a 6-hour or longer call who want Kobe beef and sake handled in one booking.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 7 hours. The tour runs 4 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Add the train out to Uozaki; it finishes at Sannomiya, close to both berths.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.

What should I know before booking?

You make your own way to the start at Hanshin Uozaki Station in Nada, a local train ride east of Sannomiya. It is a shared group of up to seven, and the barrel-making part depends on availability.

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