Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience

5.0 (52 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

This is not a typical sake tasting.
The Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Experience explores sake that challenges conventional ideas of how sake is made.

You will taste rare and exceptional sakes brewed using ancient methods, innovative fermentation techniques that highlight the power of microorganisms, and sake made with local wood that gives each brew a distinct regional character.

Through these tastings, you will discover how dramatically flavor can change depending on philosophy, materials, and brewing choices — revealing the true depth and creative potential of sake.

While this experience also covers the fundamentals of sake production and categories, it is designed for those who want to go beyond the basics and explore a deeper, more creative side of sake.

Options

1:30 PM Deep Sake Tasting

Duration: 2 hours
10 kinds of sake

11:00AM Deep Sake Tasting

Duration: 2 hours
10 Kinds of Sake

What's included

  • Sake tasting notes and reference materials for deeper understanding
  • Hands-on practice reading real sake bottles and labels used in restaurants
  • Guided sake tasting held in our own dedicated tasting room
  • Detailed explanation of sake styles, brewing methods, and flavor structure
  • Advanced sake tasting guided by an experienced sake expert
  • 10 carefully selected sake, designed for in-depth comparison
  • Food pairing

What to expect

Delve deeper into the world of sake in this advanced, expert-led tasting experience in Kyoto.

During the experience, you’ll taste and compare 10 carefully selected sake chosen for their distinctive brewing approaches and flavor profiles. With guidance from a certified sake expert, you’ll explore how differences in brewing philosophy, ingredients, and techniques can dramatically change the taste and character of sake.

This experience is designed to go beyond standard tastings, focusing on comparison and understanding rather than simply sampling. While approachable for curious beginners, it is especially rewarding for those who want to deepen their appreciation of sake and refine how they evaluate and choose it.

Important notes:
• If your group size exceeds current availability, please feel free to contact us.
• We recommend having lunch or brunch before the experience.
• Guests must be at least 20 years old.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to the counter when you arrive.

End point

Please come to the counter when you arrive.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
  • Guests without a reservation (including children and non-drinkers) will not be allowed to join the tour
  • Indoor air-conditioned venue — perfect for rainy days, hot summer days, or any weather

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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