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3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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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 Gekkeikan Okura Sake 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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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.

Sake breweries generally do not allow visitors to enter the production area for health and safety reasons. We will explain the production process during our tour of the brewery museum

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

Dedicated private sake tasting room

Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum - admission fee and guided tour

Sake cheat sheet and tasting note to help you choose your preferred sake

Sake tasting (10+ types selected by a sake sommelier)

Transportation to/from attractions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

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Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

・ Join a certified Sake Sommelier for a guided tour of the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum ・Learn about the history of Gekkeikan, and the ingredients and making process of sake ・Sake tasting (3 types) from Gekkeikan

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
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・Sake tasting (7+ types chosen by a Sake Sommelier) ・Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing ・Discover your sake preferences, and learn how to choose your preferred bottle

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

1PM-4PM 3H Sake Experience

Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting

10am - 1pm Sake Experience

Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting

3pm - 6pm Sake Experience

Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting

Reviews

4.98

850 reviews

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  • Sake tour with Miyuki

    Sam R,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a great tour if you: want an inside look at the Sake making experience, to become more comfortable buying sake, and to drink lots of good sake! Miyuki was our tour guide and she was great. She was super fun and personable and obviously knew a lot about Sake. This was a really fun and informative experience and you'll be reading Sake bottles in no time!

  • Sake is the new wine!

    Lis B,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We are now Sake fans! Everything about this tour was great! We learned so much. Who would of thought the sake making process to be so fascinating. We really enjoyed the sake samples and food pairing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We totally recommend this tour.

  • Very interesting and...

    MT P,

    Sep 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very interesting and informative. Loved the tastings. Food pairings were great and very enlighten how it changes the taste of some sake.

  • A very informative and pleasurable experience

    Sandra R,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Sake Insider Tasting Experience. The educators provided great knowledge on many varieties of sake and provided such a relaxing, informative and enjoyable experience all round.

  • Great for people looking to start learning about sake

    Alexander G,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour is a great starting point to begin understanding sake(nihonshu). Large variety of tastings and food pairings. The hosts were also knowledgeable and very friendly.

From ¥12,800

4.98
850 reviews
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