FOR PRIVATE GROUP EXPERIENCE

Welcome to
KYOTO INSIDER SAKE EXPERIENCE

Fushimi sake district

The Ideal Activity for:

  • Company Trips
  • International Study Trips
  • Families
  • Groups of Friends
  • Convention and Exhibition Attendees

Private tours can be arranged for groups of up to 30 people. Please see the following information and contact us for more details.

If your group is smaller than 8 people, please book a regular tour from Tours Page.

Please note during peak season, the minimum number of participants for private tours is 10.

Peak Season – March, April, May, September, October, November and from 18th December to 9th January

Private Tours for Groups of up to 30 people

ExperienceInsider Sake Brewery TourDiscoverSake TastingFood PairingPrice
fushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour




10 am / 11 am Less Crowded
Sake Basics10 kinds10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300~
(USD $85.42~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $90.28~)
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
Sake Basics7 kindsJPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $68.06〜)
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Sake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $68.06〜)
Experiencefushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Insider Sake Brewery Tour10 am / 11 am Less Crowded
DiscoverSake BasicsSake BasicsSake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
Sake Tasting10 kinds7 kinds10 kinds
(Special sake)
Food Pairing
Price10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300~
(USD $85.42~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $90.28~)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $68.06〜)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $68.06〜)

3 hours – Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

  • Capacity: 8 to 12 people / ( from 10 ppl during busy season)
  • Starting Time: contact us to confirm
  • Insider Sake Brewery Tour + Sake Tasting (10 kinds) and food pairing with an expert – Tour details
    *Price varies depending on the number of participants.
  • Private Tour: ¥13,000/person
    High Season: Flat rate of ¥130,000 for groups of 1–10 people.
    Off Season: Flat rate of ¥104,000 for groups of 1–8 people.

1.5 hours – Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

  • Capacity: 8 to 30 people / (from 10 ppl during busy season)
  • Starting Time: contact us to confirm
  • Sake Tastings (7 kinds) and food pairing with an expert – Tour details
    *Price varies depending on the number of participants.
  • Private Tour: ¥9,800/person
    High Season: Flat rate of ¥98,000 for groups of 1–10 people.
    Off Season: Flat rate of ¥78,400 for groups of 1–8 people.

Insider Sake Brewery Tour
Take a tour with us and you will: -Discover the history of sake and the Fushimi Sake District of Kyoto whilst touring a traditional brewery/museum -Come to understand the differences in flavour and smell and how these are produced.

You’ll focus on the secret methods of sake brewing which have been passed down for generations -Get the chance to compare the differences between Western wine and beer production and sake brewing, to understand what makes the sake brewing process so unique.

Sake Tasting with an Expert
Through our expert-led tasting session you’ll get the chance to learn the unique characteristics of different varieties of sake. Also discover which type you most prefer and how to identify your favourites on menus and bottle labels.

Our expert will help you notice the difference in taste between ‘junmai’ sake (which has no added alcohol or sugar) and alcohol-added sake. We’ll also explain the effects of rice polishing on aroma and flavour. Pure rice sake, refined sake, cloudy sake, aged sake – we’ll help you discover the distinguishing characteristics of each type.

Food Pairing
Discover the way the taste of sake can completely change when paired with different dishes. We hope that the food pairing section of our tour will also allow you to find out a little about Japan’s food culture, as well as sake.

sake tasting bar

Interested in learning sake?

  • Learning Sake is a great way to experience Japanese/Kyoto culture while exploring the secrets of sake.
  • Not sure how long to stay in Kyoto? Coming from Osaka or Kobe? We offer a range of experiences, and we can arrange your tour to fit around your existing schedule (depending on availability).
  • We are happy to arrange private tours for company events, private groups, families, and more. Although our regular private tours are as above, we will do our best to provide you with the most suitable itinerary.

– Please fill out the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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– We only accept reservations for tours up to 6 months in advance.

Cancellation Policy for Private Tours
Up to 45 days prior to the tour date : 100% refund
44 days to 14 days prior to the tour date: 50% refund
13 days to the tour date : non-refundable
*Even during the refundable period, any fees incurred due to cancellation will be charged.



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    • star rating  Excellent Sake Tasting - Excellent sake experience! Learned a lot about the process of making sake and then tried 7 different types. Tried alone and then paired with food - amazing how different... read more

      avatar thumb Sue G
      2025-07-04

      star rating  Sake Experience  - Fantastic presentation and service. Kotaro was our Sake guide and he was fantastic. Very helpful in understanding and made us very comfortable. Can’t wait to come back for an advanced... read more

      avatar thumb Tage O
      2025-07-01

      star rating  A must…  - Very good, informative and interrsting sake Experience!!! Greg was a super guide: funny, verry competent and sympatic!!!
      A must in Kyoto😊🍶

      avatar thumb robye142
      2025-06-30
    • star rating  Try it out, its worth it 🙂  - This is a really amazing experience. Miyuki did a fantastic job not only telling us the story of the Brewery, but giving us super interesting details of the whole process.... read more

      avatar thumb IoannisD_13
      2025-06-30

      star rating  Outstanding and fun tour - Miyuki is knowledgeable. I learned a lot form this experience. She has a fun and approachable way of teaching about sake. I am grateful for what i experienced and learned... read more

      avatar thumb Lina R
      2025-06-29

      star rating  A must!!  - Highly recommend, super interesting and a must if visiting kyoto or nearby area. The host was super clear in describing everything from the production, history and the sake's at the... read more

      avatar thumb Linus L
      2025-06-27
    • star rating  Great sake tour!  - Great tour! Kimyomi was great! Very knowledgeable! And sake was great! The food pairings were perfect for the sake. Highly recommend!

      avatar thumb Fearless36747536984
      2025-06-27

      star rating  Well worth it!  - This was a really fun and thorough experience. Going in, I didn’t like sake in my very limited previous experience. Afterward, while I wouldn’t call myself a sake stan, I... read more

      avatar thumb CJ T
      2025-06-25

      star rating  Amazing experience  - We did the 3 hour experience with Kiyomi, Sayaka and Greg. The whole experience was amazing. They took some time to get to know us and related our likes to... read more

      avatar thumb Krupa S
      2025-06-25