Private Sake Tasting in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

What's included

Tastings of eight excellent sakes from across Japan accompanied by traditional Japanese snacks

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets. Look for the imposing Mitsui Building on the northeast corner of the intersection. There's a photograph of this building in the photos above. I'll be standing out front. You'll know me by my LINNELL'S backpack.

End point

Go to the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets. Look for the imposing Mitsui Building on the northeast corner of the intersection. There's a photograph of this building in the photos above. I'll be standing out front. You'll know me by my LINNELL'S backpack.

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
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.

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