Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

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Deep Dive into the Sake World

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Please note that in the Advanced Sake Tasting Experience, we also cover the basics of sake production and the sake categories. Even if you have no prior sake experience, you can enjoy the Advanced course.
Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance.

ExperienceInsider Sake Brewery TourDiscoverSake TastingFood PairingPrice
fushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour




10 am / 11 am Less Crowded
Sake Basics10 kinds10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300~
(USD $83.54~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $88.29~)
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
Sake Basics7 kindsJPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.56〜)
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Sake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.56〜)
Experiencefushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Insider Sake Brewery Tour10 am / 11 am Less Crowded
DiscoverSake BasicsSake BasicsSake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
Sake Tasting10 kinds7 kinds10 kinds
(Special sake)
Food Pairing
Price10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300~
(USD $83.54~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $88.29~)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.56〜)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.56〜)

What You will Experience

What's Special - Deeper Sake Tasting with an Expert

This special sake tasting experience covers sake brewed with a very different concept than the ones introduced in our basic sake tours.
The sake you will taste in this experience is unique and exceptional: sake brewed using ancient methods that are different from modern methods, a new type of sake that utilizes the characteristics of microorganisms, and sake that is brewed using local wood, giving it a taste unique to the region. By tasting these types of sake, you will be fascinated by the profundity of sake and the possibilities of how different tastes can be created by the sake making process.

What You Will Discover in This Experience

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  • A production method that does not require a lot of rice polishing, but rather utilizes the vitality of the rice for sake
  • Sake brewed with various types of koji
  • Sake brewed using modern methods
  • Sake brewed with traditional or ancient methods
  • Sake matured with wood, which has a strong connection to Japanese culture.
  • Sake brewed with sake itself as an ingredient.

After Taking This Experience, You Will​..

  • Uncover the trends of sake that are not well known abroad.
  • Deepen your understanding of the role of koji, an important ingredient in sake.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the sake production process.
  • Understand how sake is related to the trees that grow on the land where the sake is made
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This Experience is for ...

  • Sake lovers who want to enjoy unique sake and sake that is not usually available outside of Japan.
  • Those who have would like to gain more in-depth knowledge.
  • Those who want to find out more about sake trends.
  • Those who want to learn more about moto (yeast starter)
  • Those who want to understand more about koji.
  • Those who want to get to know more about sake aged in wooden casks.

Private courses for companies and groups are also available. Please contact us.

KYOTO INSIDER SAKE EXPERIENCE

〒612-8365 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Fushimi-ku, Kurumamachi, 271-1

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● Access

By Public Transportation

  • 25 min from JR Kyoto Station: Take a train on the Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station. Walk for 10 min from the station.
  • 20 min from Gion-Shijo Station: Take a train on the 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).
  • star rating  Amazing experience  - Our experience on this tour was amazing, we were assigned very knowledgeable tour guides, Mayo and Mai and they were exceptional! They made us feel welcome and answered any questions... read more

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    2025-08-25

    star rating  Sake museum  - It was great, very informative, the right amount of sake was provided for tasting. I would definitely recommend. It. I learned a lot about sake.

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    2025-08-25

    star rating  Nihon Shu Love!  - Absolutely fantastic! A worthwhile experience that connects you into the world of sake (Nihon shu) and it's role within Japanese culture. It was a highlight of our Japan trip and... read more

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    2025-08-24
  • star rating  A great experience  - A great, informative experience. We learned so much about sake and tasted 7 different types with delicious snacks! Feel very confident about buying the right sake going forward.

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    2025-08-22

    star rating  Fine sake, learning, and fub  - Best experience ever. Kotaro and Kyoko were very knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and more. The experience was well worth it. And I hope more people can share... read more

    avatar thumb Daisha T
    2025-08-22

    star rating  Fun and educational! - This tour was incredibly informative and a lot of fun! We learned so much about sake that we are continually educating our friends and families about it because of this... read more

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    2025-08-20
  • star rating  Great way to learn and get a buzz  - It was long but very informative and delicious. Good way to know how to pair sakes and foood and to learn about all the different types

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    2025-08-17

    star rating  Sake tour did not disappoint. Fun with Momo & Miyuki  - This was a fantastic tour. Momo & Miyuki were so knowledgeable, and we learned so much about sake, how it is made, the traditions, culture and food parings. ... read more

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    2025-08-11

    star rating  What a great time with Mayo at the Kyoto Insider Sake Experience! Amazing sake nihonshu education!  - Mayo was an amazing host/educator! We learned so much about sake nihonshu. After a comprehensive tasting with and without food, we can now confidently choose a bottle of... read more

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    2025-08-10