Why choose this Kyoto tour ?
Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 3-hour insider brewery visit + sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert.
Deepen your knowledge of sake making process and a bit of history of its production at Higashiyama Sake Brewery (Kizakura Museum). Enjoy the samples of different types of sake as well as leaning details and varieties and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.
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 you experienced this, you will know which type of Sake actually you like, and you will be able to select your favorite Sake from labels or restaurant’s menu even if they are all written in Japanese.
Make the most of your Kyoto adventure
What makes 3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience | Tasting Konteki a unique experience ?
You’ll take a short walk to visit the local 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. After your brewery tour you’ll have the chance to taste a few of the flavors produced there.
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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommend to bring a bottle of water
- Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.
- Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
- Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Make sure to come to the tour by public transportation.
- A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell the guide on site
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience | Tasting Konteki Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing
- Dedicated private sake tasting room
- Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier
- Sake cheat sheet and tasting note to help you choose your preferred sake
- Sake tasting (10+ types selected by a sake sommelier)
- Kizakura Kappa Museum – guided tour
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
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Special Instructions:
- 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 10 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Thank you for booking!
*Please come to the meeting point 10 min before the starting time as we will leave for the brewery on time. To provide the best tour to all, we must start 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. Your respect for the group is much appreciated.
Meeting point : Outside of AMAZAKE HOUSE
〒612-8365 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Fushimi-ku, Kurumamachi, 271-1
Google Map
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HcRAofLJGbwvdBPT7
Access
From JR Kyoto Station : About 25 min
From Gion-Shijo Station : About 20 min
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Here is a time schedule for the experience;
– Greet and introduce each other (5 min)
– Take a short walk to the brewery
[In the Brewery] (75 min)
* Learn process of making sake / what makes the differences of sake
* Know history of largest sake producing company in Kyoto
– Walk back to venue for sake tasting session (10 min)
– Stop on the way a little and enjoy the local feel of less touristy side of Kyoto (5 min)
[Sake Tasting Session] (85 min)
* 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 and buy your favorite bottle 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
– Recommended to have your lunch or breakfast prior to the experience
This is our original map of neighborhood for your reference 🙂
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vfr3yBVOSjSWYyNuT1iFfGH8dPdJmY1z&usp=sharing
