1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

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.

Guests without a reservation (including children and non-drinkers) will not be allowed to join the tour

Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell your guide on site

Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

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

Transportation to/from attractions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

・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!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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