Name： Kotaro
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Kyoto, Japan
Overseas experience： Los Angeles US,Brisbane AU
Favorite sake： Junmai, organic, kimoto, bodaimoto, wooden barrel
About me：
I got a hangover from the first sake I ever drank, which led to a long period where I didn’t drink sake at all. After returning from Australia, I gained some knowledge about sake and discovered its deliciousness and the joy of choosing different types. I’m passionate about sharing this experience with people all around the world.
Name： Kiyomi
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Osaka, Japan
Overseas experience： California US, London UK, Torino IT
Favorite sake： Kimoto
About me：
When I lived abroad, I enjoyed wine, but after returning to Japan, I became completely fascinated with sake. Sake has incredible depth. Through the tour, I hope to provide an opportunity to experience Japanese culture through sake and help create wonderful memories of your time in Japan.
Name： Shogo
Qualifications： Sake Brewer, Fermented Food Specialist
Place of birth： Kyoto, Japan
Overseas experience： Vancouver CA, Brisbane AU
Favorite sake： Junmai, Kimoto, Aged Sake
About me：
I have experience working at a sake brewery, and every winter I go work at a brewery to learn more about sake brewing.
I first tried sake when I was young. I remember it only tasted like alcohol, so I didn’t drink sake much after that. After I started this job, I’ve learned about the deep culture of sake brewing and now I know how to choose delicious sake.
So, let’s dive deep into the world of sake together!
Name： Momoko
Qualifications： J.S.A. Sake Diploma
Place of birth： Osaka, Japan
Overseas experience： Wisconsin US, Sydney AU, Toronto CA
Favorite sake： Jumnai, Honjozo
About me：
I love sake so much that you could say I was born to drink it. I first tried sake when I was 20 years old and became captivated by its taste and aroma. Since then, I’ve been passionately pursuing sake. My love for it led me to gain experience in sake brewing at a brewery, and now I’m actively working to share the depth and charm of sake with many people.
Name： Mayo
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Kyoto, Japan
Overseas experience： London UK
Favorite sake： Junmai Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo, Namazake (Unpasteurized Sake), Mizumoto
About me：
I am from Fushimi, but I didn’t realize the charm of sake until I became an adult. What I learned after becoming a sake sommelier is that sake is not just an alcoholic beverage that gets you drunk easily; it is a proud part of Japanese culture and a masterpiece of craftsmanship. With the desire to share this with many people, I interact with our customers every day. While I absolutely love sake, I am also very fond of wine and whiskey!
Name： Rieko
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Kyoto, Japan
Overseas experience： Tennessee US
Favorite sake： Junmai Ginjo and Nigori sake
About me：
I was born and raised in Kyoto, but I also have experience living in Tennessee, USA, during my childhood. My favorite type of sake is Junmai Ginjo, and I particularly enjoy Nigori sake when it’s Junmai Daiginjo.At Kyoto Sake Experience, I am responsible not only for guiding but also for the e-commerce division.Every day, I strive to share the charm of Japanese sake with as many people as possible.Since I love eating, feel free to ask me about food pairings with sake!
Name： Miyuki
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Kobe, Japan
Overseas experience： London UK
Favorite sake： Junmai Ginjo
About me：
I love trying local dishes from various countries and regions, and I enjoy pairing them with the perfect drink. I’m working hard to deepen my knowledge of sake and convey its deliciousness to others.
Name： Yui
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Yamaguchi, Japan
Overseas experience： St.Albans UK, Clonmel Tipperary Ireland
Favorite sake： Junmai, Namazake(unpasteurized)
About me：
I’ve always loved drinking Japanese sake but since I started studying and knowing this field, I became even more of a sake-lover because of its deep background and history.
Let’s explore the sake world together and I hope I can help you gain new knowledge during the tour!
Name： Kyoko
Qualifications： –
Place of birth： Osaka, Japan
Overseas experience： New York US, Shanghai CHINA, Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA
Favorite sake： Junmai, Namagenshu
About me：
Sake is of course delicious, but also unique and profound in so many ways, more than I ever imagined. I would love to share this world of sake with you!
I am passionate not only for sharing knowledge of sake, but for creating an unforgettable experience for all of our guests.
Name： Mai
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Kyoto, Japan
Overseas experience： Johor Bahru, Malaysia Florida, U.S
Favorite sake： Junmai Daiginjo
About me：
I was born and raised in Japan until the age of 12 and ever since then I’ve lived overseas.
I absolutely love meeting new people and now as a sommelier of sake, I strive to share the deep culture and history of sake with as many people as I can. My wish is to help those who joins our sake tasting tour to find their favorite!
I’m also responsible for reservation and customer management, as well organizing private tours. So if you have any questions, I’m your girl!
Name： Chika
Qualifications： –
Place of birth： Yokohama, Japan
Overseas experience： New York US, Melbourne AU
Favorite sake： Warm Junmai, Wood barrel sake
About me：
Good food and good sake-that’s what I live for. In my twenties, I used to drink more sake than water. Back then, I was just drinking, but now I’m fascinated by the depth and endless stories of sake. I hope this tour will give you a chance to discover and enjoy the profound world of sake.