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
- All tours are guided in English by certified sake specialists
If your preferred date is fully booked : Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum on your own, then join our 1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience, just a 5-minute walk away.
Not sure about drinking sake in the morning? The 10am tour starts with a brewery walk-through. Your first taste comes after 11am.
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.
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
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.
Kotaro
Sommelier of sake
Kiyomi
Sommelier of sake
Shogo
Sake Brewer, Fermented Food Specialist
Momoko
J.S.A. Sake Diploma
Mayo
Sommelier of sake
Rieko
Sommelier of sake
Yui
Sommelier of sake
Kyoko
Sommelier of sake
Chika
Sommelier of sake
Nanase
Sommelier of sake
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
- 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..
- 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 ...
- 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?
| 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 $77.60～) ------------------------- 1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000～ (USD $82.01～) |
|
1.5-Hour SakeTasting Experience |
Sake Basics |
7 kinds |
JPY ¥9,800〜 (USD $61.83〜) |
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|
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience （Duration：1.5〜2 Hours） |
Sake Basics + Advanced Sake Insight |
10 kinds (Special sake) |
JPY ¥10,800〜 (USD $68.13〜) |
Latest Reviews
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Fantastic! - So much fun and I know so much now. 
Riley W.
2026-10-01Excellent! - Our guide Mayo delivered an informative and entertaining experience with humour with a respectful perspective for this cultural experience. Mayo connected with all participants. It was educational a lot of fun. We learned about growing rice, types of rice, polishing, history, process, flavours and food matching equipping us to choose sake with knowledge and discerningly. Highly recommend. 
Cynthia H.
2026-09-15Very good tour - This was a very good tour / experience and one we would recommend to anyone interested in knowing about how sake is made and its history and also knowing the different styles of sake. The tasting session including the food pairing which was part of the experience was enlightening and enjoyable. Our guide Mayo was very experienced in the area of sake and was able to answer all questions. We rate this as one of our best experiences and highly recommend it. 
Gary H.
2026-09-10 - Great educational experience - Great educational experience about the making of sake. Chika did a great job detailing the various differences between the variations of sake. The tasting was fun and worthwhile.
Bryan M.
2026-09-10Great way to learn - A great way to learn about the history of sake and understand the basic differences between the various types. Kyoko was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we enjoyed plenty of samples to compare during the tasting. Definitely recommend this for anyone new to sake. DaveB64
2026-09-10Best brewery tours - One of the best alcohol brewery tours I’ve ever done. Very enlightening and the sake was delicious. Came out with a deeper appreciation and understanding. Both your guides were incredible and would do it again. Carlos M.
2026-09-09 - Outstanding Experience - Highly recommend this tour if you're remotely interested in sake (or wine in general). I learned so much about how the process of making sake highly influences the final taste, which is VERY different from wine-making! The tasting/food pairing was a great way to experience those differences firsthand. Honestly after this tour I’m convinced more people worldwide need to get on board with sake, especially if you’re a wine person, because it’s such a versatile drink. Our sake sommelier Kotaro-san was an incredible host and extremely knowledgeable. If I’m ever back in Kyoto I’ll definitely be going back here for the advanced tasting tour! Lauren L.
2026-09-08Fantastic and Informative - A fantastic sake experience in Kyoto! I really enjoyed this experience. The guide was excellent and created a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Everything was explained through interesting stories in a very clear and easy-to-understand way. I learned much more than I expected about sake—its history, how it is made, the different types, how to taste and appreciate it. Highly recommended! 
Emeliane K.
2026-09-02Excellent! - Our guide Mayo delivered an informative and entertaining experience with humour with a respectful perspective for this cultural experience. Mayo connected with all participants. It was educational, a lot of fun. Cynthia H.
2026-09-01