Enlightening behind-the-scenes look at the world of sake - I had a blast having Greg and Chika as our guide! They led us through one of the oldest sake breweries in Japan and gave detailed (and often humorous) explanations... read more of the sake brewing process. During the sake tasting experience, they also taught use how to differentiate between sake bottles even without needing prior Japanese knowledge, which is highly useful information to have during my trip around other areas of Japan. Greg and Chika were great guides, so I highly recommend giving this tour a shot (no pun intended) if you're at all interested in the delicious world of sake!

  Worth visiting Japan just for this experience 😁  - If you love sake, then this is an experience that cannot be missed. I completed both the 1.5-hour tasting session and the advanced sake course, sampling around 17 distinct sakes... read more across a wide spectrum of styles. The advanced course introduced experimental artisanal brewing techniques not found in commercial products.

The most valuable takeaway: I learned how to interpret Japanese labeling to determine sake type and expected flavor profile, eliminating guesswork when ordering in Japan or abroad. Tasting each type side-by-side, paired with food, revealed how drastically flavor can shift based on context. I now know precisely which style I prefer.

The advertised experiences delivered. What exceeded expectations was the staff. They rescheduled my missed session without hesitation, adjusted timing to fit my availability, and consistently made the experience personal and accommodating. By the end, I felt more like a friend than a customer.. but maybe that’s just the sake talking 😆.

  Amazing Sake Experience  - Lots of fun, great tasting, highly recommend! I learned all I wanted about sake and was able to taste a large variety. The cheatsheets were so helpful!

  Excellent beyond expectations  - Our daughter previously enjoyed this tour and booked us to attend. This experience was beyond our expectations - with a huge factor due to our wonderful guide Kiyomi (and... read more her assistant Kyogo). Kiyomi is so knowledgeable with an infectious passion for all things sake! We had a great time learning about the history and complex elements of Sake production. Following the education session we enjoyed tasting a wide range of Sake that illustrated the variety of categories. We also experienced food pairings that enhanced sake flavours. To top it off we were shown how to interpret the information printed on all bottles to confidently select our preferred sake to enjoy anytime. Highly recommend this tour.

  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 the sake tastes with different kinds of food. Highly recommend!

  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 sake course! Biggest recommendation to this place for anyone traveling to Japan!

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

  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 from the rice grain to the final sake product. The food pairing was amazing, because it changed my perspective completely, and demonstrated how food can elevate the sake flavors and vice versa.

  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 from Miyuki. Thank you, Miyuki