Kyoto Sake Guides & Blogs | Learn Sake Culture in Kyoto

It's fair to say that Osaka is not quite as famous for sake as neighbouring Kyoto and Kobe, but there's still plenty of good sake to be found! Within Osaka city, there are many great sake bars and izakayas you can visit, but if you're lo...

Osaka is one of the best cities in Japan for eating and drinking - it's often referred to as 'Japan's kitchen', after all. There's a huge range of places to eat and drink in Osaka, from cheap izakayas and ramen joints, to Michelin star r...

Visit Japanese Whisky Distilleries While You are in Japan Japanese whisky is experiencing tremendous popularity all over the world, so while you're in Japan, why not visit a Japanese whisky distillery? It can be difficult to make a reser...

Japanese Whisky's Scarcity and Authenticity So let's get this out of the way first - if you're looking to buy bottles of Japanese whisky to take home, you're going to need some luck! At time of writing, the availability of Japanese whisk...

Discover the Enchantment of Arashiyama: Kyoto's Natural Wonderland Arashiyama is a breathtaking destination in Kyoto, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. From enchanting bamboo groves to historic temples, th...

In the previous article, we introduced the basics of moto (sake mother). In this article, we will explain each of the various types of moto in detail. History of the Sokujokeishubo Making Method Sokujokeishubo method , the fast brewing y...

Story to Know 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 Fush...

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...

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...

The Canal Boats of Fushimi, Kyoto Fushimi is blessed with pure water and currently known as the nation's second-leading sake producing area. In the past, Fushimi was a castle town developed by Hideyoshi Toyotomi. And in the Edo era Fushi...

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...

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 were ...