— INSIDER SAKE TOURS JAPAN —

Journey Deep into Japan’s Sake Culture with Sake Mistress, Simone Maynard.

INSIDER SAKE TOURS JAPAN presents KOCHI SAKE DISCOVERY TOUR 2026

Join “Sake Samurai” Simone Maynard on a truly immersive journey through the sake-rich region of Kochi, Japan. The title “Sake Samurai” is a prestigious honour awarded only to those who demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skill, and dedication in promoting Japanese sake culture worldwide.

From intimate brewery visits and guided tastings to local food experiences and cultural encounters, this exclusive tour offers rare insider access to the people, places, and traditions that shape Japan’s sake world. Whether you’re a sake fan or just curious, this is a special chance to discover sake right at its source.

Insider Sake Tours Japan invite you to discover the wonders of Kochi Prefecture, one of Japan’s lesser-known treasures, boasting an abundance of culture, breathtaking natural scenery, and some of the warmest local hospitality you’ll ever experience – not to mention a truly fine selection of sake, and a population known for their friendly ‘okyaku’ gatherings centred around the shared enjoyment of Japan’s national beverage.

Hosted by Sake Samurai, Simone Maynard, this engaging tour is designed for sake and food enthusiasts who are keen to explore more of what Japan has to offer, and eager to immerse themselves in Kochi’s vibrant local culture.

Kochi Sake Discovery Tour 2026 highlights include sake brewery visits with guided tastings and tours, dining with a sake brewer, visiting rice fields with a local farmer, meeting local artisans including a handmade washi paper workshop, enjoying and learning about local delicacies, a visit to a local tea farm – including a tea roasting workshop, a tour of Kochi Castle, and a visit to the stunning Nakatsu Gorge.

You’ll also have the chance to explore the vibrant Hirome Market, sample local produce, and take part in Kochi’s famous Tosa no Okyaku Festival – where the streets of Kochi City come alive in celebration!

We look forward to welcoming you on this wondrous journey!

For more information and to book visit https://sake-festival.com.au/sake-tours/kochi2026/