OUTSTANDING TOUR – Outstanding! I would give it 6/5 if I could.

Chika was an amazing guide. Her intimate knowledge of all things Sake (she is a Sake sommelier), her enthusiasm and… read more her friendly personality made this tour memorable.

You learn so much: the making, how different styles are made, how that affects flavour, how to read a Sake bottle label and (a real bonus) you have a tutored food pairing session to go along with the tastings (~ 11).

A really useful extra is you get to keep a credit card sized “cheat sheet” to help you in restaurants or at the bottle shop.

I have done many other Sake and wine tours. This was def the best,

A fun, educational and memorable tour.

  History of Sake With Food Pairing  – This was an amazing tour. One can visit the museum alone, but it was so much more enjoyable with a knowledgeable guide. Miyuki really explained the rich history… read more surrounding Sake making in Japan, and how it is intertwined in their culture. I didn’t realize how many different sakes there are and how different they taste. The food pairing at the end was really fun.

  Great Experience in Kyoto  – We love Sake, but usually just picked the bottle by the look of the label. Now we know what we like, what to order with different foods, and how… read more to read a bottle. And after tasting about a dozen sakes, the entire group was having a great time. And you get to see a charming area of Kyoto, away from the crowds. A very easy 20 minute public transit ride from the center of Kyoto.

  Great sake experience!  – This was one of the highlights of our trip to Kyoto! The brewery museum was very interesting. We had tasted sake before but didn’t know anything about how sake is… read more made and what the varieties mean. We tried a few of the Gekkeikan varieties at the brewery tasting room and it was very interesting learning about the history of the brewery. Then we went to the tour company’s tasting room to taste more varieties. Highly recommend!

  Sake tasting and pairing  – Mayo was very sweet and very smart in regards to Sale. Very knowledgeable, and I learned so much about sake and its pairings. Would definitely take her advanced course. Thank… read more you.

  The Lads visit Japan  – Phenomenal experience and informative time with host Kiyomi. Excellent sake and food pairings all around. Would do the next level when back in Japan

  Best evening – My husband and I joined the session with Shogo, at first I thought it would be just a tasting but it was actually more than that with so much fun… read more and learning.

  Excellent experience, learned so much about sake!!  – This was a great experience in Kyoto! Kotaro is excellent and very knowledgeable on sake (he’s a sommelier) and we were fascinated to learn so much and how complex… read more the whole sake making process is and so many styles that exist. He goes into lots of detail but it’s just the right amount to leave informed but entertained as you get to try 10 different types of sake. Highly recommend the experience, it’s a small group so it’s very personal and lots of fun!! You will leave with a new appreciation of the sake world and sample some great sake too!

  One of the best experiences in Japan  – Easily one of the best experiences we had in Japan. 10/10 would recommend. Mayo was a very fun hostess as well. The accompanying snacks were great too.