KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular sake tasting in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho night food walk with 9+ dishes and 6 sake tastings, a small group, and a guide-led evening meal route.
Most Popular“Wonderful food, history, and walking tour! Shun was an attentive, knowledgeable, and fun guide. I really enjoyed my experience, and recommend it to other foodies!”
A 3-hour Kyoto sake experience at Gekkeikan Okura with 10 tastings, otsumami pairings, and label tips from certified sommeliers.
“Very interesting and informative. I was able to learn the basics of sake, learn my preference and pairings so I can go home and confidently drink sake. Kyoko was so knowledgable, and enthusiastic which rubbed off on use as well. Would definitely do agian.”
Walk Kyoto’s Arashiyama highlights: bamboo grove, Okochi Sanso garden, Tenryuji Temple, monkey park views, plus shopping or sake tasting.
“Karim is an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend this tour”
A 3-hour Kyoto tour in Fushimi where you learn sake brewing, taste 10+ styles, and pair it with otsumami so you can order confidently.
“Wonderfully informational and amazing sake and food!! Highly recommend!!”
Walk Fushimi’s breweries with a small group, tour Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, and taste 18+ Kyoto sakes on a 3-hour guided route.
“Mat was very knowledgeable and super friendly. We appreciated how he explained the history and gave us recommendations of his favorites!”
A 90-minute Fushimi sake tasting with 7 pours and otsumami pairings. Learn what to order with a sommelier-led cheat sheet.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Yui was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and personable. We learned so much about sake and feel more confident in ordering/ buying it in the future. We were also very pleasantly surprised by the pairings. The food was delightful and helped further our understanding of the sale experience”
Kyoto insider sake tasting with 7 pours and snacks. Learn brewing, compare styles, pair with otsumami, and order with confidence.
“I loved this Sake experience in Kyoto! Our host, Kotaro, was so knowledgable and friendly - I learned so much. We had 7 generous sized Sake tastings and some food pairings, and we got a cheat sheet with info to help select a Sake from a menu. It's a really nice warm intimate space. I…”
Private tea ceremony in a 300-year-old Kyoto samurai house, plus matcha and sake or whisky tasting, with kimono and katana photos.
“This experience was beautifully curated, blending education and tradition throughout. Beginning with the matcha-making ceremony was a wonderful introduction. We then enjoyed taking memorable photographs in a kimono, followed by tasting sake and Japanese whisRead more”
Kyoto advanced sake tasting compares 10 rare pours with an expert. Learn via bottle-label practice and notes in about 2 hours.
“Sake was excellent. Our instructor was great! Would definitley recommend. There’s a lot to understanding sake. I’m glad I took the class!”
Stroll Kyoto’s Gion at night with a small group, sake in hand, photo help, and stops at Yasaka Pagoda and Yasaka Shrine.
“We had an amazing tour eventhough it was raining. Our guide was so nice, gave us a lot of insights in the culture and was interested in all of us. Because of the weather the streets were really quiet so we had an unique and beautiful experience of Gion. The sake was really tasty and…”
Walk Kyoto’s Gion after dark with a small guide, learn geisha culture, and hold a sake cup while hitting Yasaka Shrine and more.
“Fun touring all the backstreets of Gion. Guide was very knowledgeable. And great to enjoy local sake along the way. Excellent trip great value.”
Kyoto’s Fushimi sake loop: visit Gekkeikan and Kizakura, then taste 18 sakes in Fushimi Sake Brewery Alley in 150 minutes.
“It was amazing! Junko was a great guide, very friendly and it was nice time spend with her. Both museums were interesting and good for learning about sake, of course we got to taste many wonderful sakes. 😊”
Private 2-hour sake tasting in central Kyoto with sommelier Kenji, plus snacks at a standing bar. Learn to taste and order.
“Kenji is a good time and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to learn it all about sake!”
Make a custom pewter sake cup in Kyoto with artisan Kanako, hammering patterns, adding initials, then taking home a usable souvenir.
“What an amazing experience! Our whole group loved it, and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Kanako is an amazing artist and host, making sure we all felt welcome and walked away from a couple hours of fun with some very coRead more”
Kyoto’s advanced sake tasting in a private room: 10 rare pours, ancient methods, microorganisms, and local wood, with certified sommeliers.
“Excellent presentation and description of the types of sake and their production process. Highly recommended!”
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