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Our Sake Tasting Tour Options

3-Hour Sake Tasting +Brewery Tour

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  • 3 Hours
  • From JPY ¥12,300 per person (From USD $83.54)
  • Insider Sake Brewery Tour
  • 10 kinds of sake tasting
  • Food Pairing

1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience

sake tasting
  • 1.5 Hours
  • From JPY ¥9,800 per person (USD $66.56)
  • 7 kinds of sake tasting
  • Food Pairing

Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

sake tasting
  • 1.5〜2 Hours
  • From JPY ¥9,800 per person (USD $66.56)
  • 10 kinds of unique (special) sake tasting

3-Hour Sake Tasting +Brewery Tour

tour
  • 3 Hours
  • From JPY ¥12,300 per person (From USD $83.54)
  • Insider Sake Brewery Tour
  • 10 kinds of sake tasting
  • Food Pairing

1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience

sake tasting
  • 1.5 Hours
  • From JPY ¥9,800 per person (USD $66.56)
  • 7 kinds of sake tasting
  • Food Pairing

Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

sake tasting
  • 1.5〜2 Hours
  • From JPY ¥9,800 per person (USD $66.56)
  • 10 kinds of unique (special) sake tasting

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fushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour




10 am / 11 am Less Crowded
Sake Basics10 kinds10 am / 11 am JPY ¥12,300~
(USD $83.54~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $88.29~)
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
Sake Basics7 kindsJPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.56〜)
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

(Duration:1.5〜2 Hours)
Sake Basics
+
Advanced Sake Insight
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.56〜)
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 $83.54~)
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1 pm / 3 pm JPY ¥13,000~
(USD $88.29~)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.56〜)
JPY ¥9,800〜
(USD $66.56〜)

What You will Experience

What You Will Experience

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi Sake District in Kyoto. Our insider sake brewery tour, sake tasting and food pairing with an expert will take you to the deep world of sake culture. At the brewery, come to understand the different types of sake and how these are produced. You’ll focus on the secret methods of sake brewing which have been passed down for generations. Through our expert-led tasting session you’ll get the chance to learn the unique characteristics of different varieties of sake, discovering which type you most prefer and how to identify your favourites on menus and bottle labels. Through our food pairing session you will discover the way the taste of sake can completely change when paired with different dishes. This is a fun and educational experience for anyone who wants to learn more about sake and have a chance to try different types of sake

Insider Sake Brewery Tour

You’ll take a short walk to visit the largest sake brewery in Fushimi, where you’ll deepen your knowledge of sake and witness traditional brewing processes which have been passed down from generation to generation. At the end of your brewery tour you’ll have the chance to taste a few of the flavors produced there.   

Included in ..
3-Hour Sake Tasting +Brewery Tour               

insider sake brewery tour

Sake Tasting with an Expert

You’ll get to try flavors of sake you may never have experienced before – as we’ll introduce you to bottles which have never been exported. Your expert guide will explain the differences in taste – dry, sweet, rich, fruity – and how each of these are produced.

Included in..
3-Hour Sake Tasting +Brewery Tour
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience

Food Pairing

You’ll also be served various Otsumami – Japanese snacks which traditionally accompany alcohol – so you can see which types of food and flavor best accompany the different sake types.

Included in..
3-Hour Sake Tasting +Brewery Tour
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience

food pairing

Latest Reviews

  • star rating  Amazing experience  - Our experience on this tour was amazing, we were assigned very knowledgeable tour guides, Mayo and Mai and they were exceptional! They made us feel welcome and answered any questions... read more

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    2025-08-25

    star rating  Sake museum  - It was great, very informative, the right amount of sake was provided for tasting. I would definitely recommend. It. I learned a lot about sake.

    avatar thumb Julian C
    2025-08-25

    star rating  Nihon Shu Love!  - Absolutely fantastic! A worthwhile experience that connects you into the world of sake (Nihon shu) and it's role within Japanese culture. It was a highlight of our Japan trip and... read more

    avatar thumb Elijah H
    2025-08-24
  • star rating  A great experience  - A great, informative experience. We learned so much about sake and tasted 7 different types with delicious snacks! Feel very confident about buying the right sake going forward.

    avatar thumb ciera m
    2025-08-22

    star rating  Fine sake, learning, and fub  - Best experience ever. Kotaro and Kyoko were very knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and more. The experience was well worth it. And I hope more people can share... read more

    avatar thumb Daisha T
    2025-08-22

    star rating  Fun and educational! - This tour was incredibly informative and a lot of fun! We learned so much about sake that we are continually educating our friends and families about it because of this... read more

    avatar thumb JGF415
    2025-08-20
  • star rating  Great way to learn and get a buzz  - It was long but very informative and delicious. Good way to know how to pair sakes and foood and to learn about all the different types

    avatar thumb Ana Isabel D
    2025-08-17

    star rating  Sake tour did not disappoint. Fun with Momo & Miyuki  - This was a fantastic tour. Momo & Miyuki were so knowledgeable, and we learned so much about sake, how it is made, the traditions, culture and food parings. ... read more

    avatar thumb Natalie M
    2025-08-11

    star rating  What a great time with Mayo at the Kyoto Insider Sake Experience! Amazing sake nihonshu education!  - Mayo was an amazing host/educator! We learned so much about sake nihonshu. After a comprehensive tasting with and without food, we can now confidently choose a bottle of... read more

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    2025-08-10