Sake Column

Welcome to the World of Sake! Sake is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. In Japanese, it is usually called ‘nihonshu’(日本酒), because in Japanese, generally, sake can also refer to alcohol itself. In Japan, the habit of dri...

【Fushimi and Sake】 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is always mentioned as a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Fushimi Ward, where the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is located, has long flourished as a historical town. In particular, Fushimi ...

Do you know that there are two main types of sake ingredients? They are "junmai-shu" and "alcohol-added sake.In this article, we will introduce the differences between Junmai-shu and alcohol-added sake, which you should know when choosin...

【4 Steps to Enjoy Tasting Sake to the Fullest】 Have you ever gone to a bar and compared sake drinks, but still couldn't quite tell what the difference was? In this article, we will show you how to enjoy sake tasting in four easy steps,...

In Japan, there is a culture of choosing foods and dishes according to the seasons, and changing clothes and decorations to match the seasons. In the same way, sake also changes its appeal and enjoyment with the seasons in our daily live...

What is sake made of? Rice is indispensable for sake brewing. Did you know that there is a special rice for sake brewing? The rice used for sake brewing is called 酒造好適米, shuzo kouteki mai, rice for the sake brewing. Sake is brewed u...

In this article, we will show you the best plan to fully appreciate the Fushimi Sake District after attending the Kyoto Insider Sake Experience in the morning. Check out our suggested plans since we know Fushimi Sake District inside and ...

One of the things you can never miss when you come to Japan - matcha green tea sweets. Matcha has become popular all over the world, but it is still worth trying the real thing in Japan. Kyoto is an area with many matcha spots in particu...

【Discover the History and Highlights of Fushimi Inari Taisha】 It is said that there are about 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan, known as "Inari-san. The main shrine of the Inari shrines is the Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. The sh...

【Where is Fushimi Sake District?】 Fushimi Sake District is located in the south of Kyoto City. Fushimi is famous for its thriving sake industry, beautiful canal and historical sites. Fushimi would appeal to those visitors who have alre...

【Amazake Made in Fushimi, a Sake District in Kyoto】 Fushimi, a city of water, sake, and history, is famous as one of the best sake spots in Japan. Then, have you ever heard of amazake? Even those who do not drink alcohol and children c...

In Kyoto you find lots of sushi restaurants and there you see different bottles of sake in the menu. However, have you ever thought of which sake goes well with sushi better?Here we talk about good relationship between sushi and sake. Af...

【Do You Like Sake to be Hot or Cold?】 Sake is good to drink both with cold and hot. When you drink sake hot, it is called 'Kan'.Drinking temperature also ranges from 5 ° C to 60 ° C over a wide range compared to other alcoholic beverag...

【Is Sake Good or Bad for Your Health? Let's Find Out!】 When drinking sake at home, it may happen that you end up drinking too much. If you drink too heavily, it can cause various diseases and you will be warned by the doctor. If this w...

【】 The Fushimi Sake District of Kyoto has prospered as a prominent area of sake brewing since the latter half of the 16th century.  It was when the area was a renowned castle town within Japan.People know the area of Fushimi origi...

Japan -- blessed with delicious rice and water, has many sake breweries throughout the country. And the taste of sake changes depending on the characteristics of the region. Today we'd like to introduce 5 best destinations that you can e...

Visitors staying over in Kyoto may wonder what to do at night as most of tourists spots like temples closes in the evening. Here is something unique for you. Kyoto has many cozy and hidden sake bars with different styles. We will introdu...

【Let's Learn How to Pair Japanese Sake with Food】 Did you enjoy Simple Guide for Sake Tasting and Pairing｜For Beginners in our last article? https://kyotosakeexperience.com/simple-guide-for-sake-tasting-and-pairing%ef%bd%9cfor-beginne...

【Hot sake is growing in popularity】 The style of enjoying hot sake is also spreading among young people. The taste will change surprisingly depending on how the sake is heated. As the number of people who are fascinated by hot sake inc...

Kyoto - Home of Sake and Whiskey While operating a sake tour in Kyoto, we receive many questions about Japanese whiskey from guests. Where can people buy them? Which brand do you recommend?As you know, Japanese whiskey is very popular al...

【Fusihi Kyoto, an Old Castle Town】 Fushimi is blessed with water and currently known as the nation's leading sake producing area. In the past, Fushimi was a castle town that has been developed by Hideyoshi Toyotomi. And in the Edo era ...