Private Sake Tasting in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier
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Kyoto, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesTastings of eight excellent sakes from across Japan accompanied by traditional Japanese snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation - Kyoto BranchJapan, 600-8008 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Naginatabokochō, ８ 京都三井ビル 内
Go to the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets. Look for the imposing Mitsui Building on the northeast corner of the intersection. There's a photograph of this building in the photos above. I'll be standing out front. You'll know me by my LINNELL'S backpack.
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
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Not suitable for individuals under 20 years of age, due to the legal drinking age in Japan
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Featured review
Sofia_S
Very knowledgeable host and nice environment. Fun experience! Great variety in the products tried. A must try in Kyoto!
Reviews
5.0
based on 33 reviews
Sofia_S, Apr 2026
Very knowledgeable host and nice environment. Fun experience! Great variety in the products tried. A must try in Kyoto!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience, the variety of sake, and the atmosphere. It was a real pleasure hosting you.
Hope to see you again on another tour in the future.
Best regards,
Kenji from Kyoto
Sara_S, Oct 2025
What a great experience. We learned so much from Kenji and enjoyed ourselves immensely. If you're interested in learning about Japanese sake & nihonshu, then this is the tour for you!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed my private sake tasting and learned a lot about sake.
Thank you,
Kenji from Kyoto
Aaron, Oct 2025
Kenji is a good time and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to learn it all about sake!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I'm glad you all enjoyed my private sake tasting and had a great time.
Thank you,
Kenji from Kyoto
Amy_L, Mar 2025
We met Kenji for a sake tasting. It was a great experience for first time sake drinkers. We learned so much from Kenji about the process to brew sake and the different varieties. Kenji was personable, and he answered all our questions. It was a pleasure to meet him and talk about sake as well as our travels in Japan. We highly recommend Kenji for tours and for sake tasting.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind review! I'm glad you enjoyed my private sake tasting. I hope to see you again someday for another private tour in Kyoto.
Best,
Kenji from Kyoto
Roberto_S, Mar 2025
The experience was great Kenji explain my wife and me all about the production of sake, types, materials, etc. Without let out any detail, and answering the questions we made, that were a few.
The tasting also great, he explain how to taste and the types we tried to have a great experience, definitely 100% recommended! Thank you Kenji!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi Roberto-san,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad both of you enjoyed my private sake tasting. It was a pleasure sharing my knowledge with you. I really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again someday!
Best,
Kenji from Kyoto
Insiyah_S, Jan 2025
Kenji was an amazing sake sommelier - really enjoyed the sake tasting - he was very knowledgeable and patient even though we lost our way and were a bit late . Definitely recommend this activity in Kyoto! Thanks Kenji for an amazing time!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the sake tasting. It was a pleasure sharing Japan’s sake culture with you through distinctive sakes from across the country. Wishing you safe travels, and I hope to see you again someday!
Best,
Kenji from Kyoto
lottieb62, Jan 2025
Kenji was AMAZING!!!! He is so knowledgable! We had 8 sakes to taste and he explained every one perfectly- he gleaned our levels and went from there. The sake were like nothing I have ever tasted- super refined, mainly unpasteurized and anffordable- only found in Japan. Fabulous sake tasting! Choose Kenji!!!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for such an enthusiastic review! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the sake tasting and appreciated the unique flavors. It was great to tailor the experience for you. I hope to see you again in Kyoto for other tours in the near future!
Best,
Kenji from Kyoto
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