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KYOTO INSIDER SAKE EXPERIENCE
Private tours can be arranged for groups of between 8 people (10 ppl during busy season) and 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 Between 8 people (10 ppl during busy season) and 30 people
| Experience | Insider Sake Brewery Tour | Sake Tasting | Food Pairing | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour | 10 am / 11 am Less Crowded | 10 kinds | 10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300～ (USD $87.38～) ————————- 1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000～ (USD $92.36～) | 3 Hours | |
 1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience | 7 kinds | JPY ¥9,300 (USD $66.07) | 1.5 Hours | ||
 Advanced Sake Tasting Experience | 10 kinds (Special sake) | JPY ¥9,300 (USD $66.07) | 1.5〜2 Hours |
| Experience | 3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour | 1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience | Advanced Sake Tasting Experience |
| Insider Sake Brewery Tour | 10 am / 11 am Less Crowded | ||
| Sake Tasting | 10 kinds | 7 kinds | 10 kinds (Special sake) |
| Food Pairing | |||
| Price | 10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300～ (USD $87.38～) —– 1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000～ (USD $92.36～) | JPY ¥9,300 (USD $66.07) | JPY ¥9,300 (USD $66.07) |
| Duration | 3 Hours | 1.5 Hours | 1.5〜2 Hours |
1.5 hours – Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
◇ Capacity from 8 to 30 people / (from 10 ppl during busy season)
◇ Starting Time : need to confirm
◇ Sake Tastings (7 kinds) and food pairing with an expert – Tour details
*Price varies depending on the number of participants.
3 hours – Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
◇ Capacity from 8 to 12 people / ( from 10 ppl during busy season)
◇ Starting Time : need 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.
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.
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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Fun and educational afternoon - During our visit to a Kyoto in September 2024 we went on the exceptional 3-hour tour which was both informative and engaging. The highlight was undoubtedly our guide, whose deep... read more André I
2024-09-05 Amazing educational experience - and also fun! - We had an amazing morning with Momoko, Miyuki and Greg. First Momoko led us on a private tour through a brewery with traditional equipment to teach us the process of... read more Lauren S
2024-09-02 Had fun learning about sake - Really well done presentation! Enjoyed learning all about sake. I love that we tasted the sake on its own and then with a food pairing to see how that affects... read more Alison G
2024-08-31
