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 $81.05~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $85.66~)
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
Sake Basics7 kindsJPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $64.58〜)
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Sake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $64.58〜)
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 $81.05~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $85.66~)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $64.58〜)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $64.58〜)

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).

Latest Reviews

  • star rating  This was a family trip - Kyoko was an excellent guide. She is so knowledgeable about sake and did a wonderful job in pairing sake with food. We even bought a sake we really... read more

    avatar thumb Dawn K
    2025-10-18

    star rating  Very pleasantly surprised by a great educational and fun tasting event  - The event was planned and booked in the expectation of a rather touristic, short event. However we were very positively surprised by a great event in which we learned more... read more

    avatar thumb Bert R
    2025-10-18

    star rating  A fantastic educational and sake tasting experience, greatly exceeding our expectations and enriched our understanding .  - This sake tasting experience was exceptional in my opinion. Kiyomi, our sake, sommelier, was extremely knowledgable and experienced. She provided a great presentation and overall experience, with not just a... read more

    avatar thumb roblav
    2025-10-17
  • star rating  Thoroughly enjoyable and informative experience for Sake lovers or those who are curious to try it  - We thoroughly enjoyed this experience - Kyoko was extremely knowledgeable and made learning about the different varieties of Sake fun and informative. Importantly, we came away with the learning we... read more

    avatar thumb Adrian L
    2025-10-17

    star rating  Sake is cool  - Kiyomi is so freakin’ cool. First time trying sake and Kiyomi made the tour a very fun and informative experience. The sake and vibes were great.

    avatar thumb Bryant P
    2025-10-15

    star rating  Fun learning experience  - Visited Japan with two of my besties who wanted to do this sake tour. I’m not a big drinker nor am I a huge sake fan but I really enjoyed... read more

    avatar thumb bruceg593
    2025-10-15
  • star rating  Definitely worth it!! - It was amazing with Shogo, he told us a lot and we understand sake a lot more. We will enjoy Japan better this way and enjoy sake a lot!

    avatar thumb Pim V
    2025-10-14

    star rating  Outstanding sake tour good for beginners to experts!  - Phenomenal tour and tasting! Our guide Kotaro took us through the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, telling us about the history of the brewery and the sake production process. His explanations... read more

    avatar thumb elizakatya
    2025-10-14

    star rating  Tasty and Educational  - Great tasting experience while learning so much! Learned about the wide variety's of Saki (Nihonshu) and how to identify what kind of flavor the bottle will be based on... read more

    avatar thumb Rob S
    2025-10-08