3-Hour Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting and Food Pairing
3-Hour Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting and Food Pairing
Go Deeper into Sake in Kyoto’s Fushimi District
An insider experience that changes how you experience sake
Go Deeper into Sake in Kyoto’s Fushimi District
An insider experience that changes how you experience sake
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- Best price when booking direct on our official website
- Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance
Holiday Season : 3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour will not be held from August 13 to August 16 and December 28 to January 4. Please consider joining 1.5H Sake Tasting Experience.
Not sure about drinking sake in the morning? The 10am tour starts with a brewery walk-through. Your first taste comes after 11am.
What You will Experience
What You will Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour
Take a tour with us and discover the history of sake and the Fushimi district of Kyoto while visiting a traditional brewery / museum. Learn about the secret methods of sake brewing which have been passed down for generations. We will also show you how to understand the different flavors and aromas of sake and how these are produced.
Sake Tasting with an Expert
Through our expert-led tasting session you'll get the chance to learn the unique characteristics of different varieties of sake, discovering which type you most prefer and how to identify your favourites on menus and bottle labels.
Food Pairing
Discover the way the taste of sake can completely change when paired with different dishes. We will give you some tips on how to pair sake with food when you go to Japanese restaurants, or when you re drinking sake at home.
What Sets Us Apart
What Sets Us Apart
Led by Certified Sake Professionals
Because our tours are led exclusively by certified sake experts, we are able to answer your questions, find your sake preferences, and guide you deeper into the world of sake.
Name： Kotaro
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Name： Kiyomi
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Name： Shogo
Qualifications： Sake Brewer, Fermented Food Specialist
Name： Momoko
Qualifications： J.S.A. Sake Diploma
Name： Mayo
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Name： Rieko
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Name： Yui
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Name： Kyoko
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Name： Mai
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Name： Chika
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
The Benefits of a Private Sake Tasting Room
The Benefits of a Private
Sake Tasting Room
Immerse Yourself in Sake
- Enjoy a quiet, private lounge where you can fully focus on tasting sake — savoring its aroma, flavor, and finish.
- Unlike noisy group tours, this calm space lets you relax and truly enjoy each sip.
Private Space, Personal Attention
- Feel free to ask any questions without hesitation
- Learn at your own pace
- Enjoy relaxed, one-on-one conversations
- Connect deeply with your sake guide
What You Will Discover in This Sake Experience
What You Will Discover
in This Sake Experience
- Sake with Japanese Culture
- Basic Sake Making Process
- About Ingredients
- Sake Categories
- Characteristics of Each Category
- Pairing with Food
- What Type of Sake goes well with Sushi?
- Hot vs Cold
- Q&A
After Taking This Sake Experience, You Will..
After Taking This Sake Experience,
You Will..
- Be able to find your favorite type of sake
- Be able to order sake at restaurants or bottle shops with confidence
- Know what type of sake is good to pair with sushi
- Be ready to explore the deep world of sake
This Experience is for ...
This Experience is for ...
- Those who love sake and want to learn the basics.
- Those who are interested in sake and learning what sake is.
- Those who want to gain more knowledge about sake before traveling around Japan.
- Wine, beer and whisky lovers who also want to understand the basics of sake.
- Professionals in the hospitality industry who would like to learn the basics of sake.
- In-house training in the hospitality industry
- Private courses for companies and groups are also available. Please contact us.
Please Note
This tour includes an approximately 1.5-hour walk and time standing while visiting the brewery / museum. The route is flat and at a relaxed pace, but if you prefer a fully seated experience in our tasting room, our 1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience is also available.
*Please come by public transportation. Drunk driving is strictly prohibited. Including bicycle, motorcycle and car.
697 Motozaimoku-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City
〒612-8043
● Access
By Public Transportation
- 25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Take a train on Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station. Walk for 10 min from the station.
- 20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Take a train on Keihan Line to Chushojima Station. Walk for 5 min from the station.
From Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line)
Take the Limited Express (red) or Rapid Express (purple). Avoid the Sub-Express (blue) and Local (black) - these take much longer
- 20 min from Fushimi-Inari Station: Take a train on the Keihan Line to Chushojima Station. Walk for 5 min from the station.
By Taxi
- Allow around 30 minutes from Kyoto Station or 35 minutes from Gion-Shijo Station (map apps may show less).
Which Sake Experience is Right for You?
Which Sake Experience
is Right for You?
| Experience | Insider Sake Brewery Tour | Discover | Sake Tasting | Food Pairing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour | 10 am / 11 am Less Crowded | Sake Basics + Making Process | 10 kinds | 10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300～ (USD $76.76～) ------------------------- 1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000～ (USD $81.13～) | |
 1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience | Sake Basics | 7 kinds | JPY ¥9,800〜 (USD $61.16〜) | ||
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience （Duration：1.5〜2 Hours） | Sake Basics + Advanced Sake Insight | 10 kinds (Special sake) | JPY ¥10,800〜 (USD $67.40〜) |
| Experience | 3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour | 1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience | Advanced Sake Tasting Experience （Duration：1.5〜2 Hours） |
| Insider Sake Brewery Tour | 10 am / 11 am Less Crowded | ||
| Discover | Sake Basics + Making Process | Sake Basics | Sake Basics + Advanced Sake Insight |
| Sake Tasting | 10 kinds | 7 kinds | 10 kinds (Special sake) |
| Food Pairing | |||
| Price | 10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300～ (USD $76.76～) ----- 1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000～ (USD $81.13～) | JPY ¥9,800〜 (USD $61.16〜) | JPY ¥10,800〜 (USD $67.40〜) |
Latest Reviews
Latest Reviews
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Kanpei! - We met our tour guide, Chika, inside the entrance of the museum on a very warm day in Kyoto. Everyone was on time for the tour, so she started... read more 
Lynda T
2026-05-30 Nihonshu ( sake) tasting. - What an excellent afternoon. So informative. Our guide, Kiyomi was wonderful and answered all our questions. I now have a way better understanding of how to choose my favourite... read more 
Andrew S
2026-05-30 Really fun insight into sake - Fabulous tour. Really helpful insight into the world of sake and all of its variety. Great to see around a beautiful sake museum and then taste so many different kinds... read more 
MaryA4843
2026-05-30
