Kyoto Matsui Sake Brewery Experience with Tasting

Kyoto, Japan
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 13 travelers

Overview

Explore the heart of sake craftsmanship at Matsui Sake Brewery, one of Japan’s oldest producers, in a small-group experience limited to just 13 guests. Discover the history and philosophy behind sake-making, and see the moromi fermenting mash up close—an opportunity rarely available to the public. Conclude your visit with a tasting of rare and limited-edition sake, offering a deeper appreciation of this traditional Japanese beverage. Whether you are a seasoned sake enthusiast or new to sake, this experience provides a unique insight into Japan’s sake culture.

Small-group experience limited to 13 guests
Discover the history and philosophy behind Matsui Sake Brewery
See the moromi fermenting mash up close, a rare behind-the-scenes experience
Taste rare and limited-edition sake

What's included

  • Guided visit to Matsui Sake Brewery
  • Exclusive tasting session of rare and limited-edition sake
  • Private transportation
  • Dishes or additional drinks
  • Travel insurance

What to expect

  1. Matsui Sake Brewery
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Matsui Sake Brewery and learn about its history, philosophy, and traditional sake-making process. See the moromi (fermenting mash) up close and discover how rice, water, and fermentation come together to create sake. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of rare and limited-edition sake, allowing you to compare different aromas and flavors.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come directly to the entrance.
If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside.
Brewery staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.

End point

Please come directly to the entrance.
If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside.
Brewery staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
30,000.00 JPY per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Kyoto
From
30,000.00 JPY per person
Check availability