Name： Kotaro
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Kyoto, Japan
Overseas experience： Los Angeles US,Brisbane AU
Favorite sake： Junmai, organic, kimoto, bodaimoto, wooden barrel
About me：
I got a hangover from the first sake I ever drank, which led to a long period where I didn’t drink sake at all. After returning from Australia, I gained some knowledge about sake and discovered its deliciousness and the joy of choosing different types. I’m passionate about sharing this experience with people all around the world.
Name： Kiyomi
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Osaka, Japan
Overseas experience： California US, London UK, Torino IT
Favorite sake： Kimoto
About me：
When I lived abroad, I enjoyed wine, but after returning to Japan, I became completely fascinated with sake. Sake has incredible depth. Through the tour, I hope to provide an opportunity to experience Japanese culture through sake and help create wonderful memories of your time in Japan.
Name： Momoko
Qualifications： J.S.A. Sake Diploma
Place of birth： Osaka, Japan
Overseas experience： Wisconsin US, Sydney AU, Toronto CA
Favorite sake： Jumnai, Honzojo
About me：
I love sake so much that you could say I was born to drink it. I first tried sake when I was 20 years old and became captivated by its taste and aroma. Since then, I’ve been passionately pursuing sake. My love for it led me to gain experience in sake brewing at a brewery, and now I’m actively working to share the depth and charm of sake with many people.
Name： Mayo
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Kyoto, Japan
Overseas experience： London UK
Favorite sake： Junmai Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo, Namazake (Unpasteurized Sake), Mizumoto
About me：
I am from Fushimi, but I didn’t realize the charm of sake until I became an adult. What I learned after becoming a sake sommelier is that sake is not just an alcoholic beverage that gets you drunk easily; it is a proud part of Japanese culture and a masterpiece of craftsmanship. With the desire to share this with many people, I interact with our customers every day. While I absolutely love sake, I am also very fond of wine and whiskey!
Name： Rieko
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Kyoto, Japan
Overseas experience： Tennessee US
Favorite sake： Junmai Ginjo and Nigori sake
About me：
I was born and raised in Kyoto, but I also have experience living in Tennessee, USA, during my childhood. My favorite type of sake is Junmai Ginjo, and I particularly enjoy Nigori sake when it’s Junmai Daiginjo.At Kyoto Sake Experience, I am responsible not only for guiding but also for the e-commerce division.Every day, I strive to share the charm of Japanese sake with as many people as possible.Since I love eating, feel free to ask me about food pairings with sake!
Name： Greg
Qualifications： Sommelier of sake
Place of birth： Melbourne, Australia
Overseas experience： Melbourne AU
Favorite sake： Namazake (Unpasteurized Sake)
About me：
I’m Japanese-Australian, born and raised in Melbourne, but I’ve been living in Kyoto since 2012. Strangely enough, despite spending my formative drinking years in Melbourne, sake was actually the first type of alcohol I ever liked. Now, an unspecified number of years later, I’m really pleased that I’m able to introduce sake to people from all around the world!
Name： Miyuki
Qualifications： Assistant
Place of birth： Kobe, Japan
Overseas experience： London UK
Favorite sake： Junmai Ginjo
About me：
I love trying local dishes from various countries and regions, and I enjoy pairing them with the perfect drink. I’m currently training as an assistant, but I’m working hard to deepen my knowledge of sake and convey its deliciousness to others.