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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 $77.43～) ------------------------- 1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000～ (USD $81.83～) | |
 1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience | Sake Basics | 7 kinds | JPY ¥9,800〜 (USD $61.69〜) | ||
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience （Duration：1.5〜2 Hours） | Sake Basics + Advanced Sake Insight | 10 kinds (Special sake) | JPY ¥10,800〜 (USD $67.98〜) |
| Experience | 3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour |  1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience | Advanced Sake Tasting Experience （Duration：1.5〜2 Hours） |
| Insider Sake Brewery Tour | 10 am / 11 am Less Crowded | ||
| Discover | Sake Basics + Making Process | Sake Basics | Sake Basics + Advanced Sake Insight |
| Sake Tasting | 10 kinds | 7 kinds | 10 kinds (Special sake) |
| Food Pairing | |||
| Price | 10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300～ (USD $77.43～) ----- 1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000～ (USD $81.83～) | JPY ¥9,800〜 (USD $61.69〜) | JPY ¥10,800〜 (USD $67.98〜) |
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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Amazing. - Wonderful experience. Learned so much about sake. Just fantastic. 
Christopher W
2026-09-19Great sake learning experience - A great way to learn about the history of sake and understand the basic differences between the various types. Kyoko was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we enjoyed plenty of... read more samples to compare during the tasting. Definitely recommend this for anyone new to sake. 
HowickNZ
2026-09-18Totally recommend - One of the best alcohol brewery tours I’ve ever done. Very enlightening and the sake was delicious. Came out with a deeper appreciation and understanding. Both your guides were incredible... read more and would do it again. 
Carlos M
2026-09-16 - Kyoto Sake Tour - It was a wonderful tour. The guide was very informative and helpful.
Bay Area J
2026-09-11Excellent - Amazing experience! Rieko was patient, organized, thoroughly fun/engaging. Small group size meant a lot of time for her to answer our questions! Tasted 7 types of sake plus a few... read more bonus ones! Well worth your time if in Kyoto and want to learn the basics on sake. Highly recommend!!! 
Cruiser177246
2026-09-08Informative and delicious! - Highly recommend this tour if you’re even remotely interested in sake (or wine in general). I learned so much about how the process of making sake highly influences the final... read more taste, which is VERY different from wine-making! I didn’t expect sake to be able to taste strongly of different fruits just from changes in the processing (no fruit additives)! The tasting/food pairing was a great way to experience those differences firsthand. Honestly after this tour I’m convinced more people wordwide need to get on board with sake, especially if you’re a wine person, because it’s such a versatile drink. Our sake sommelier Kotaro-san was an incredible host and extremely knowledgeable. If I’m ever back in Kyoto I’ll definitely be going back here for the advanced tasting tour! 
Lauren L
2026-09-05 - Great experience - A great tour/experience. Our guide, Kyoko was fantastic. Her English is fluent so she was able to fully explain all the nuances of the many different options with sake.... read more I highly recommend doing this tour.
John B
2026-09-04A Fantastic and Informative Sake Experience in Kyoto! 🍶 - A fantastic sake experience in Kyoto!
I really enjoyed this experience. The guide was excellent and created a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Everything was explained through interesting stories in... read more a very clear and easy-to-understand way. We also had a very nice group, which made the sake tasting even more enjoyable. I learned much more than I expected about sake—its history, how it is made, the different types, how to taste and appreciate it, and especially how different sakes pair with different foods. I can now share a lot of interesting information about sake with my friends. Highly recommended! 
Emeliane K
2026-09-04Sake Tasting Beginners - Loved it!!! Kiyomi explained everything clearely & passionately was a perfect experience! 
Matthias F
2026-08-31