Private Tour
Private Sake Tasting in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Private experience for 1–4 people — always your group only. Enjoy a relaxed and authentic experience in the heart of Kyoto.
Discover the world of sake with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who spent many years working at a sake brewery in Hyogo.
During the two-hour tasting, you'll have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sake production from a professional insider.
Kenji will guide you through how to order, enjoy, and appreciate Japan’s national beverage — while tasting several hand-selected sakes from across the country.
Please join Kenji for sake and snacks at a very cool standing bar (no seats) in central Kyoto!
Group size: 1 - 4 people
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
Not suitable for individuals under 20 years of age, due to the legal drinking age in Japan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tastings of eight excellent sakes from across Japan accompanied by traditional Japanese snacks
Insurance of any type
What To Expect
Guided by a certified international sake sommelier, you'll experience a cool standing sake bar in central Kyoto. While sampling some traditional Japanese snacks, you'll taste a wide range of sakes, with the goal of finding some new favorites.
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Private Sake Tasting in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Sake Tasting Experience
Amy L,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We met Kenji for a sake tasting. It was a great experience for first time sake drinkers. We learned so much from Kenji about the process to brew sake and the different varieties. Kenji was personable, and he answered all our questions. It was a pleasure to meet him and talk about sake as well as our travels in Japan. We highly recommend Kenji for tours and for sake tasting.
This should be a must in Kyoto
Roberto S,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00The experience was great Kenji explain my wife and me all about the production of sake, types, materials, etc. Without let out any detail, and answering the questions we made, that were a few. The tasting also great, he explain how to taste and the types we tried to have a great experience, definitely 100% recommended! Thank you Kenji!
Amazing Sake Tasting Experience
Insiyah S,
Jan 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kenji was an amazing sake sommelier - really enjoyed the sake tasting - he was very knowledgeable and patient even though we lost our way and were a bit late . Definitely recommend this activity in Kyoto! Thanks Kenji for an amazing time!
The best Sake tasting and guide ever!!
lottieb62,
Jan 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kenji was AMAZING!!!! He is so knowledgable! We had 8 sakes to taste and he explained every one perfectly- he gleaned our levels and went from there. The sake were like nothing I have ever tasted- super refined, mainly unpasteurized and anffordable- only found in Japan. Fabulous sake tasting! Choose Kenji!!!!!
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