3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
Overview
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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
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
・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
Options
10am - 1pm Sake Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting
3pm - 6pm Sake Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting
1PM-4PM 3H Sake Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting
Reviews
829 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a great time...
Kate B,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time learning about Sake at the brewery and in the tasting room. Our instructors were very informative and their English was excellent. We learn a lot about a different types of Sake and the processes involved. The group size was small which made it easy to ask questions. Would recommend this experience to others
Our outstanding experience!
Alexander G,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00We came into this as sake-newbies but with some experience with wine and beer production and tasting. Kyoko and Kotaro were our guides and first walked us through the Gekkeikan brewery museum. Here they explained the sake making process and what choices in the process lead to what flavor profiles. This was very interesting and was great background for when we afterward got to taste different kinds of sake. We had a very fun and engaging afternoon, learning a lot, and equipping us to know what kinds of sake we enjoy and what to look for when ordering it out in the wild.
Excellent and personable guides
Carys S,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Greg and Mai were very knowledgeable about both the sake making process (at the museum) as well as the tasting. They were particularly good at talking and explaining what we were enjoying in a sake, and in teaching how to identify sake for ourselves.
Not a Drinker, Love Cooking, Fantastic Flavourful Experience!
Zachary S,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00I don't really drink much. But I do a lot of cooking and am interested in knowing more about the Japanese alcohol making process. Our guides (Mayuki-san and Mae-san) were very informative and were very interactive. They had very good timing too. No time was wasted, but enough time to enjoy and understand the sake making process and how to identify which kinds of sake best suit us. They were both very friendly, professional, and very eager to answer any questions. Also the area is a place I have not been to in Kyoto. It is very beautiful with very rustic old buildings. A real treat for a true Kyoto experience. Highly recommended.
We were so happy with...
Santha C,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were so happy with this tour. It was an in-depth overview of not just this sake distillery but a bit of the history of sake and its importance in Japan. Highly recommend!
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