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 $
85.42~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $
90.28~)
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
Sake Basics7 kindsJPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $68.06〜)
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Sake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $68.06〜)
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 $85.42~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $90.28~)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $68.06〜)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $68.06〜)

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  Exponential and eye opening experience for a Novice! - They really know their Sakes. Greg and Miyuki are both Sake someliers, and they were able to introduce me into the Sake world from a pure novice to, now a... read more

    avatar thumb Cherryl L
    2025-06-16

    star rating  Great tour  - Wonderful knowledge and history behind Sake from the guide. A very good tour and I recommend it to people interested in sake.

    avatar thumb Max D
    2025-06-14

    star rating  Wonderful experience and great learning  - Wonderful experience and great learning
    Momo was an excellent teacher, and we learned much about Nihonshu. It’s one of the best tours we have ever taken, and we... read more

    avatar thumb Ying H
    2025-06-12
  • star rating  Very informative sake tour - Learned a lot about sake. Honestly, it’s hard for a non Japanese speaker to get a lot out of the sake museum. But, with a tour guide explaining, I learned... read more

    avatar thumb aa-Random00
    2025-06-09

    star rating  Great sake tour in Kyoto  - This is a great way to learn about sake, the history, how it is made and the different types. I came away knowing exactly what to look for in the... read more

    avatar thumb sonog
    2025-06-07

    star rating  Fantastic experience! Highly recommend. Sake plus!!!  - One of our best experiences in Japan. I am an “informed” sake drinker now. I learned so much and had a great time to boot.... read more

    avatar thumb Lisa H
    2025-06-07
  • star rating  Distinct + Fun + Educational  - This is Sake 101. My wife and I really enjoyed the experience! I recommend you give it a go if you are fan of scotch or wine tastings, this is... read more

    avatar thumb Raghu C
    2025-06-06

    star rating  We learned and drank a lot!!!  - One of our favorite experiences in Kyoto. It is always a gamble when booking a tour, but with this we were very happy! Miyuki was AMAZING. Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and... read more

    avatar thumb JodieR546
    2025-06-06

    star rating  Review  - Our guide was so amazing! A great experience!! We had Kiyomi and she was very knowledgeable. The experience provided me with many new insights on how to taste sake!

    avatar thumb Hailey C
    2025-06-04