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 $81.77~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $86.42~)
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
Sake Basics7 kindsJPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $65.15〜)
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Sake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $65.15〜)
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 $81.77~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $86.42~)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $65.15〜)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $65.15〜)

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  Brilliant learning experience! - We had a fun and informative time, met interesting g people and learnt a lot about sake!
    The food pairing part of the experience rounded it off nicely!
    Would recommend... read more

    avatar thumb The_CRAFFORDs
    2025-10-05

    star rating  A real highlight in a 2 week tour of Japan, highly recommended!  - With our guide Kotaro, we had a blast. Probably too much information to retain, but he said we could get PDFs if we signed up with our email address after,... read more

    avatar thumb Joe B
    2025-10-04

    star rating  Very informative  - Kotaro is very knowledgeable and very thorough all; one of the employees from the 1st sake brewery was extremely rude and annoying

    avatar thumb Jet24849955421
    2025-10-03
  • star rating  Awesome Tour 👍🏻👍🏻  - This tour was super interesting and a great intro to sake. Kyoko was extremely knowledgeable about sake and taught us the basics in a comfortable environment. She welcomed any and... read more

    avatar thumb Daryl P
    2025-10-02

    star rating  Dive into the complex world of sake.  - So much fun and very informative. If you love diving into the global world of food & beverage then this is for you. The location is a bit outside of... read more

    avatar thumb John M
    2025-10-02

    star rating  Great experience for newbies!  - This was a lovely experience. We learned a lot and knew nothing when we came in but I feel we could order at a restaurant now a little more confidently.... read more

    avatar thumb Jamie P
    2025-10-01
  • star rating  Delicious Knowledge - We are not new to sake but still we learnt a lot today. Kiyomi was very knowledgeable and passionate about nihonshu. The selection for tasting was made with care to... read more

    avatar thumb Tibor H
    2025-09-26

    star rating  Best sake tasting experience  - An amazing experience, Shogo and Kiyomi were extremely nice, knowledgeable and accessible with questions.
    Super recommended

    avatar thumb shiri k
    2025-09-26

    star rating  Sake tasting  - Anyone who likes fine cuisine and wine should have this experience, it’s a must! We learned a lot and had the chance to taste many sakes. Our hosts and sommelier... read more

    avatar thumb daphne v
    2025-09-24