Kotaru was such an amazing and knowledgeable guide. Very friendly and approachable personality. The sake history and process were taught in an interactive and hands-on way, and I left with... read more an appreciation for the variety of existing sake. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a classic, yet unique, experience in Kyoto. Would definitely attend the tour more than once as I heard from a friend that Kotaru teaches differently depending on the audience experience level.

  Kotaro san made our Kyoto trip ended on a high note! The whole sake tour was professionally arranged and delivered. We totally enjoyed the afternoon at the tour... read more and left Kyoto knowing much more about sake 🙂 Highly recommended if you visit Kyoto.

  Kotaro was an excellent guide, taking us around Fushimi village and sharing the history, process, and intricacies of sake culture. We learned so much due to his detailed explanations. The... read more sake tasting and food pairing was a highlight, as by the time we left, we had developed a real love of sake and an intrigue to learn and taste more. We left feeling confident about our sake preferences, and Kotaro even taught us how to read the labels in the grocery store and how to search for authentic sake establishments. I would highly recommend the Sake Experience to anyone interested in learning more or expanding your exploration with sake.

  This was a very informational experience! Our tour guide not only was knowledgeable about sake but also showed us what to look for on our own when we were shopping... read more later for sake. Great experience and a must do in Kyoto!

  Highly recommend! This experience exceeded our expectations. We learned so much about sake and are now much better equipped to pick out the sake we like at the store (before... read more we were pretty clueless). Kotaro was extremely knowledgeable and presented the information with visual aids that really helped with retention. This will definitely be on our recommendation list for friends who visit Kyoto!

  Kotaro was an excellent guide, taking us around Fushimi village and sharing the history, process, and intricacies of sake culture. We learned so much due to his detailed explanations. The... read more sake tasting and food pairing was a highlight, as by the time we left, we had developed a real love of sake and an intrigue to learn and taste more. We left feeling confident about our sake preferences, and Kotaro even taught us how to read the labels in the grocery store and how to search for authentic sake establishments. I would highly recommend the Sake Experience to anyone interested in learning more or expanding your exploration with sake.

  Wow! What an incredible time we had! If you’re interested in learning about Japanese Sake or to even taste a variety (including aged sake), then this experience is definitely for... read more you. Kotaro taught us the different types of Japanese Sake and its catergories. The content Kotaro delivered were both clear and precise. He did very well in answering our questions and really tailored the experience to us. Kotaro, thank you so much for such a magnificent experience on Christmas Day.

  This is a highly enjoyable, informative, and local Kyoto experience. Kotaro was an incredible guide, having grown up in the Kyoto sake brewing district. He shares his knowledge for sake... read more in a way that shows his clear passion for sharing his love with others. He makes learning easy and fun as you tour the sake museum inside one of the oldest sake breweries in Japan (close to 400 years old!) and then take the information you learn to apply it in a tasting in a comfortable space. I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Kyoto, even if you don’t really like sake as you may discover there are certain types you do enjoy (like I did!)

  This was a very informational experience! Our tour guide not only was knowledgeable about sake but also showed us what to look for on our own when we were shopping... read more later for sake. Great experience and a must do in Kyoto!