Why choose this Kyoto tour ?

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 90 min sake tasting and food pairing session with a certified Sake Sommelier.  Enjoy the samples of different types of sake, and learn about different varieties of sake with the personalized attention from your guide on this small-group activity. 

This is a fun and educational experience to change your way of enjoying sake.   

If you love sake but don’t know what to select or want to know more about sake, join us and let’s deep dive into the world of sake. 

After this experience, you will know which type of sake you like, and you will be able to select your favorite sake from labels or restaurant menus even if they are all written in Japanese.



Make the most of your Kyoto adventure

What makes 1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience a unique experience ?

・Sake Tasting with an Expert

You’ll get to try flavours 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, fruity, sweet – and how each of these are produced.

・Food Pairing

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

This is a fun and educational sake tasting in Kyoto. Recommended to join this experience at the beginning of your trip in Japan!

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
  • Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell your guide on site
  • Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.
  • Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Make sure to come to the tour by public transportation.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • 1:30pm 90MIN Sake Tasting
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    Basic Sake Learning
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    7 Sake Tasting + Food Pairing
  • 11:30am 90MIN Sake Tasting
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    Basic Sake Learning
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    7 Sake Tasting + Food Pairing
  • 3:30pm 90MIN Sake Tasting
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    Basic Sake Learning
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    7 Sake Tasting + Food Pairing

1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing
  • Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier
  • Dedicated private sake tasting room
  • Sake tasting (7 types selected by a sake sommelier)
  • Sake cheat sheet and tasting note to help you choose your preferred sake

Not Included

  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Special Instructions:

    Thank you for booking!

    【PLEASE NOTE】
    If you are late for more than 10 minutes, you cannot join the tour.

    *Please come to the meeting point 10 min before the starting time. Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled if you are late for the tour and missed the group. Taking public transportation may take longer than you expect so give yourself extra time not to be late. Your respect for other guests is much appreciated.

    【 Meeting point 】

    AMAZAKE HOUSE
    https://goo.gl/maps/ZCauCKPEca2kpbnq5
    Address : 〒612-8365 271−1Kurumamachi, Fushimi ward, Kyoto
    (京都府京都市伏見区車町271−1)

    -25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Take a train on Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station. Walk for 9 min from the station.

    -20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Take a train on Keihan Line to Chushojima Station. Walk for 7 min from the station.

    Here is a schedule for the experience;
    * Meet at Amazake House
    * Greet and introduce each other
    * Learn what makes the differences of sake
    * Taste the differences of various flavors
    * Deepen knowledge of different categories
    * Get to know your favorite type of sake
    * Enjoy otsumami, snacks that we eat when drinking
    * Feel free to order more sake at your cost
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    Please note..
    – The venue for sake tasting session may be varies due to its availabilities
    – Let the guide know at the site if you have any food preference or any allergy
    – Recommended to have your lunch or breakfast prior to the experience
    – Please note there may be additional people joining and total members could be around 12 people

    We created a map of neighborhood we are visiting at the tour with places to go and eat before/after the experience. Feel free to ask us in person on the day of the tour for the recommendation too!

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vfr3yBVOSjSWYyNuT1iFfGH8dPdJmY1z&usp=sharing

    Look forward to seeing you!

    Kotaro

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Add Stories Co.,Ltd..
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 199 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.