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Our Sake Tasting Tour Options

3-Hour Sake Tasting +Brewery Tour

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  • 3 Hours
  • JPY ¥ 12,000 per person (USD $80.46)
  • Insider Sake Brewery Tour
  • 10 kinds of sake tasting
  • Food Pairing

1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience

sake tasting
  • 1.5 Hours
  • JPY ¥8,900 per person (USD $59.67)
  • 7 kinds of sake tasting
  • Food Pairing

Advanced Sake Tasting Experience

sake tasting
  • 1.5 Hours
  • JPY ¥8,900 per person (USD $59.67)
  • 10 kinds of unique (special) sake tasting

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ExperienceInsider Sake Brewery TourSake TastingFood PairingPriceDuration
fushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour
10 kindsJPY ¥12,000
(USD $80.46)
3 Hours
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
7 kindsJPY ¥8,900
(USD $59.67)
1.5 Hours
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience
10 kinds
(Special sake)
JPY ¥8,900
(USD $59.67)
1.5〜2 Hours
Experiencefushimi district
3-Hour Sake Tasting + Brewery Tour
sake tasting
1.5-Hour Sake Tasting Experience
sake tasting
Advanced Sake Tasting Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour
Sake Tasting10 kinds7 kinds10 kinds
(Special sake)
Food Pairing
PriceJPY ¥12,000
(USD $80.46)
JPY ¥8,900
(USD $59.67)
JPY ¥8,900
(USD $59.67)
Duration3 Hours1.5 Hours1.5〜2 Hours

What You will Experience

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi Sake District in Kyoto. Insider sake brewery tour, sake tasting and food pairing with an expert will take you to the deep world of sake culture. In the brewery, come to understand the differences 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-lead 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  Had a wonderful tour with Momoko! Very informative, and delicious sake. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Kyoto!

    avatar thumb Emily L
    2024-03-02

    star rating  Amazing sake experience - Momoko was an amazing guide who had a wealth of knowledge about sake history, brewing and tasting. This was a truly informative tour and I learnt so much. The 10... read more

    avatar thumb Garima S
    2024-02-29

    star rating  Kyoto Sake Experience - Fantastic tour - so informative on Sake has really changed my perspective on this drink. Highly recommend this tour to other people.

    avatar thumb alison b
    2024-02-28
  • star rating  A must try drinking experience in the heart of kyotos historical sake district - Greg, Kotaro and the whole team were absolutely fantastic, takingnus through all the local sakes, the heavily involved process of making good nihonshu and everything in between. The banter with... read more

    avatar thumb Jean-luc L
    2024-02-26

    star rating  A great tasting while also learning heaps about sake! - I’ve never learned so much on a tasting while also having a lot of very excellent sake. Very enthusiastic and talented teachers and drinkers - with great visual aids! The... read more

    avatar thumb jflo604_1
    2024-02-23

    star rating  Book it! - 10/10 would recommend this! Learned so much about sake and our instructor was super thoughtful and knowledgeable. Booked on a whim and ended up being a highlight of the trip.

    avatar thumb Aliviaduran
    2024-02-23
  • star rating  Amazing experience!!! I spend a really good time and I've learnt a lot. They have more courses (I did the basic one), so definetely if I come back to Japan... read more

    avatar thumb Laia M
    2024-02-21

    star rating  Snacks + sake! What's not to like? - The sake tasting was so much fun!! It's a great activity for couples. The museum had a pretty interesting exhibit about the sake brewing process. The tour guide was very... read more

    avatar thumb Mary Grace H
    2024-02-16

    star rating  Really awesome experience!! - This tour is highly recommended!

    We had a great experience with Rieko as our guide during the tour. She was very knowledgeable and organized and provided us with... read more

    avatar thumb Sam J
    2024-02-15