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 $83.62~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $88.38~)
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
Sake Basics7 kindsJPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.62〜)
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Sake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.62〜)
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 $83.62~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $88.38~)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.62〜)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.62〜)

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  10/10 recommend! - Great experience! We did the 3 hour tour which included learning about the types of sake and rice grains and their fermentation process. Afterwards we were able to taste 10... read more

    avatar thumb Cassandra R
    2025-09-13

    star rating  Advanced sake tasting  - Highly recommended experience for tasting unique & delicious sakes. Kiyoma was a great teacher, super fun & knowledgeable. Thanks Kiyomi

    avatar thumb 632adams
    2025-09-12

    star rating  Valuable Knowledge for your Japan Trip  - The host was very knowledgeable and obviously passionate about sharing her love for japanese sake. I wish we had done this earlier in our trip, as it definitely helped us... read more

    avatar thumb Jennifer P
    2025-09-07
  • star rating  10/10 - Very authentic, informative and fun! Learned so much about Sake (all was delicious.)

    10/10 would recommend if staying in Kyoto.

    avatar thumb John O
    2025-09-05

    star rating  A great Sake tour  - Katoro and Chika were very friendly and welcoming to the sake tour and presented lots of information on the brewery, how to make sake, how to understand the different tastes... read more

    avatar thumb Steven A
    2025-09-03

    star rating  Awesome!  - This was awesome. Mayo and Shogo were fantastic - super knowledgeable and we're able to blend education + entertainment. I learned a ton about sake, both from a cultural and... read more

    avatar thumb Culture02672015018
    2025-09-02
  • star rating  Highly recommend - I would definitely recommend going to this tour. It was very informative, but also very very fun. The guides are communicative, humorous and had a very good rapore with the... read more

    avatar thumb Lidija V
    2025-09-01

    star rating  Learning the basics about sake  - Excellent moment, with a very expert guide Kyoto who was really pleasant to listen to. We know know a whole lot more about sake and we cannot wait to try... read more

    avatar thumb krystelle t
    2025-08-29

    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

    avatar thumb Molly S
    2025-08-25