Japan · SAKE TASTINGS IN KYOTO
The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you read past the headline.
Learn how sake is made, taste 10 styles, pair them with Japanese snacks, and gain confidence ordering sake in Kyoto’s Fushimi district.
“This was such an amazing experience! Our guide was very informative, we learned so much about Sake!! We would highly recommend this tour💕”
Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, Zen temple, gardens, river views, and macaques on a five-hour Kyoto walking tour with local guides.
“Best tour ive been on so far. Interesting and stunning scenery. Would highly reccomend. Guide was interesting and instructions were easy.”
Learn how sake is brewed, taste 10+ styles, and pair them with Japanese snacks on a practical three-hour tour in Kyoto’s Fushimi district.
“Well balanced mix of learning things about sake and actually tasting it”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district, visit the Gekkeikan museum, and taste up to 18 Kyoto sakes with a small-group guide.
“Had a great time with Kumi. She was very knowledgeable about the history and methods of providing sake and of the differences. She also answered a lot of questions about Japanese culture and areas of Kyoto. There was an hour wait for Read more”
Taste seven Kyoto sakes with a certified sommelier, pair them with Japanese snacks, and learn how to order your favorites with confidence.
“Learned a lot about Sake. Great conversation, Greg is funny and knowledgeable. The drinks and food are good”
Learn to taste, read, and order Japanese sake in Kyoto with seven pours, snack pairings, and an English-speaking sake expert.
“This is a great introduction to all things Nihonshu. Mayo was a fantastic host and her humour and enthusiasm made the session very informative and enjoyable. Loved tasting the different types and seeing how types of food flavour changes the taste experience. Kampai !”
Taste 18 sakes across Kyoto’s Fushimi district, visit Gekkeikan and Kizakura, and learn how Japan’s classic drink is made.
“It was amazing! Junko was a great guide, very friendly and it was nice time spend with her. Both museums were interesting and good for learning about sake, of course we got to taste many wonderful sakes. 😊”
Taste 10 rare sakes in Kyoto with a certified sommelier, from ancient methods to local wood brewing, in a private tasting room.
“Excellent presentation and description of the types of sake and their production process. Highly recommended!”
Taste eight Japanese sakes with sommelier Kenji at a central Kyoto standing bar, learning how sake is made, ordered, and matched to your taste.
“Kenjii was amazing! Professional, knowledgeable, kind and attentive. Speaks very good English and tailored our tasting experience to our individual preferences. Highly recommend! Thanks so much again Kenjii!”
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