Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience

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Kyoto, Japan

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sample Menu

Main

10 kinds of sake tasting

What's Included

Advanced sake tasting guided by an experienced sake expert
10 carefully selected sake, designed for in-depth comparison
Detailed explanation of sake styles, brewing methods, and flavor structure
Hands-on practice reading real sake bottles and labels used in restaurants
Sake tasting notes and reference materials for deeper understanding
Guided sake tasting held in our own dedicated tasting room

Snacks

Food pairing

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
271-1 Kurumamachi, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8365, Japan
Please come to the counter when you arrive.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
For safety and legal reasons, alcohol will not be served to guests who arrive by car or bicycle (non-alcoholic drinks available). No refunds if unable to participate in the sake tasting.
Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
Guests without a reservation (including children and non-drinkers) will not be allowed to join the tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 46 reviews

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Learning about Nihonshu

Darius_T, Jan 2025

I recommend this tour to anyone who likes and drinks sake(nihonshu). You get an opportunity to learn from the best about how it's created and the different types. 10 out 10 would recommend.

Great sake experience!

Jakob_W, Oct 2024

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, a great way to understand more about Sake, its history, brewing methods and tastes etc. guided through presentations and tastings.

Great intro and advanced details on sake

Melissa_C, Sep 2024

Two of our party were familar with sake, but one was new to sake. The class was very educational in what goes into making sake and the various flavors that are available. There were plenty of sake tasted.

Excellent

Jennifer_T, Mar 2024

Sake was excellent. Our instructor was great! Would definitley recommend. There’s a lot to understanding sake. I’m glad I took the class!

Loved it!

ilana_n, Jul 2023

Great experience learning about the history of sake and the various methods used to produce. Extremely informative and fun getting to try very unique sakes