An advanced sake tasting experience in Kyoto for those who want to understand how different brewing methods create unique expressions of Japanese sake
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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.
| Experience | Insider Sake Brewery Tour |
Discover | Sake Tasting |
Food Pairing |
Price |
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3-Hour Sake Tasting+ Brewery Tour |
10 am / 11 am Less Crowded |
Sake Basics + Making Process |
10 kinds |
10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300～ (USD $78.41～) ------------------------- 1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000～ (USD $82.88～) |
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1.5-Hour SakeTasting Experience |
Sake Basics |
7 kinds |
JPY ¥9,800〜 (USD $62.48〜) |
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Advanced Sake Tasting Experience （Duration：1.5〜2 Hours） |
Sake Basics + Advanced Sake Insight |
10 kinds (Special sake) |
JPY ¥10,800〜 (USD $68.85〜) |
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
- A production method that does not require a lot of rice polishing, but rather utilizes the vitality of the rice for sake
- What Natural Sake is and how it differs from regular sake.
- 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
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.
〒612-8365 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Fushimi-ku, Kurumamachi, 271-1
● 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
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Sake experience in Fushimi - This was a very good tour / experience and one we would recommend to anyone interested in knowing about how sake is made and its history and also knowing the different styles of sake. The tasting session including the food pairing which was part of the experience was enlightening and enjoyable. Our guide Mayo was very experienced in the area of sake and was able to answer all questions. We rate this as one of our best experiences and highly recommend it. 
B3719BOgaryh
2026-09-28Great Experience with our expert tour guide - Great experience, highly recommended. We had a great time and learn a lot from this tour. Before, we came for the Insider Sake experience tour at Gekkeikan Sake Brewery and some Japanese Sake testing with Mr. Shogo, and it was amazing. So this time we came back again for an Advance Sake Testing course with Mrs. Kiyomi, and we were so amazed to find out how much more can the Sake making process affect the test and aroma of the Sake. Our guide today, Mrs. Kiyomi is also very lovely and really easy going. We really enjoyed our Sake testing tour today. 
2026-07-01Learning about Sake - This was really special. I love sake and Kiyomi the sake sommelier was just so knowledgeable and interesting. The tasting was also really special - no way would I ever get to experience the bottles any other way. 
john A.
2026-06-01 - Sake tasting - A comprehensive discussion on brewing meghods of Sake, along with a delightful tasting experience.
Quest785226
2026-05-01👍🏻 - Kiyomi is a helpful and acknowledged tutor. Really enjoy the time experiencing variety type sake. 
Ivan C.
2026-03-01Beautiful Sake Tasting - Kiyomi’s sake tasting was one of the most enjoyable, well structured experiences on my trip. From the start, she set a welcoming tone and made the whole session feel accessible, even for people who are newer to sake. What stood out most was how clearly Kiyomi explained the “why” behind what we were tasting. She walked us through key differences in polishing, aromatics, sweetness versus dryness. Each pour had context. not just the style and region, but what to look for on the palate. Jerome W.
2026-01-01 - Brilliant sake experience - Insightful lesson on a fascinating topic by an excellent teacher. Sake was also delicious! Sake tasting with family was an excellent way to spend 2 hours. Would highly recommend.
Nick M.
2025-12-01Very 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 than we ever dreamed of in a very cosy setting and had excellent and rare sakes we could taste. The host presented enthusiastically and with drive and experience. She really was knowledgeable on the topic! I learned a lot and had great fun and had some real excellent sake in a great variety. When I do get back, I'll do it again. 
Bert R.
2025-10-01Excellent experience, learned so much about sake!! - This was a great experience in Kyoto! Kotaro is excellent and very knowledgeable on sake (he's a sommelier) and we were fascinated to learn so much and how complex the whole sake making process is and so many styles that exist. He goes into lots of detail but it's just the right amount to leave informed but entertained as you get to try 10 different types of sake. Highly recommend the experience, it's a small group so it's very personal and lots of fun!! You will leave with a new appreciation of the sake world and sample some great sake too! 
JStone
2025-10-01