Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

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Deep Dive into the Sake World

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ExperienceInsider Sake Brewery TourSake TastingFood PairingPriceDuration
fushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour
10 kindsJPY ¥9,900
(USD ¥70.53)
3 Hours
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
7 kindsJPY ¥7,900
(USD ¥56.28)
1.5 Hours
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥7,900
(USD ¥56.28)
1.5〜2 Hours
Experiencefushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour
Sake Tasting10 kinds7 kinds10 kinds
(Special sake)
Food Pairing
PriceJPY ¥9,900
(USD ¥70.53)
JPY ¥7,900
(USD ¥56.28)
JPY ¥7,900
(USD ¥56.28)
Duration3 Hours1.5 Hours1.5〜2 Hours

What You will Experience

What's Special - Advanced Sake Tasting with an Expert


Advanced Sake Tasting covers sake brewed with a very different concept than the ones introduced in the basic sake tours.
Sake you will taste in this experience is unique and exceptional: ones 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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  • The 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 better understanding of the sake production process.
  • A deeper understanding of the process of sake production.
  • 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 a basic understanding of sake and 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)
  • 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.

AMAZAKE HOUSE

〒612-8365 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Fushimi-ku, Kurumamachi, 271-1

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● Access

  • 25 min from JR Kyoto Station :  Take a train on Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station. Walk for 9 min from the station.
  • 20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Take a train on Keihan Line to Chushojima Station. Walk for 7 min from the station.
  • 20 min from Fushimi-Inari Station
  • star rating  Learned so much and loved trying all the sake! The tour guide was great, the museum was very cool, and the pairings at the end were my favorite part. I... read more

    avatar thumb ninam111902
    2023-03-06

    star rating  The best Sake Tour - Best tour in Kyoto, Japan. Our guide Rieko was superb. So knowledgeable, pleasant, and easy to understand. We know so much more about Sake, especially the Sake that suits our... read more

    robertw185
    2023-03-02

    star rating  Amazing experience, must try for anyone visiting kyoto - Tour guide was a very experienced and helpful guide to both the history and tasting of sake. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about sake... read more

    matthewlI6517MF
    2023-03-01
  • star rating  The guide was extremely knowledgeable, and gave a really clear outline of the different types of sakes. We tried seven different types, and tested them against a small selection of... read more

    avatar thumb Cazzie2223
    2023-02-24

    star rating  A wonderful sake experience. - I was introduced to sake recently and wanted to learn more about sake. I am so glad that I signed up for this Sake experience, and I learnt more from... read more

    yusheng_see
    2023-02-21

    star rating  Kotaro was a great guide and teacher for me and my wife. We really enjoyed the entire experience and learned so much that we will host a sake tasting with... read more

    avatar thumb Ehwang21
    2023-02-13
  • star rating  The best sake tour - The in depth tour that was provided was above my expectations. The tour included all levels of production, history, tasting. Along with sake tasting and food pairing comparison. If... read more

    avatar thumb jakew1891
    2023-02-13

    star rating  A fantastic tour for sake lovers or novices! - I love sake, it’s fair to say that I drink far more sake than the average American and came in with a good basic understanding of the craft and varieties... read more

    avatar thumb Tbrillhart1
    2023-02-12

    star rating  This tour far exceeded my expectations. Kotaro was an excellent guide and he gave a thorough explanation of the saké making process and characteristics. We enjoyed the tasting... read more

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    2023-02-11