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, hospitality and informative guide. We loved our guide and felt like we having dinner with a good friend at the end of the night. More than enough food and drinks are included, you will not leave hungry!”
A 3-hour Kyoto sake experience at Gekkeikan Okura with 10 tastings, otsumami pairings, and label tips from certified sommeliers.
“This was very educational and the tasting was abundant. The tour guide was excellent and spoke good English. Highly recommend, five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.”
Walk Kyoto’s Arashiyama highlights: bamboo grove, Okochi Sanso garden, Tenryuji Temple, monkey park views, plus shopping or sake tasting.
“We enjoyed hanging out with Kevin in Arashiyama! He not only gave us an informative tour of the bamboo forest, shrine, gardens and surrounding area of Kyoto, but spent a good amount of time getting to know us and talk about video games and life in general. He showed us to some excellent donuts and…”
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.
“Miyuki was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide for this fantastic tour. As someone who doesn't drink a lot of sake (or make that Nihonshou!) it was really interesting to learn about the history of the drink and the Gekkeikan family, as well as understand the effect different levels of polishing had on the overall taste.…”
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.
“Difficult to find this location but once inside, it was a nice venue. Our taxi driver had some challenges finding the place”
Kyoto insider sake tasting with 7 pours and snacks. Learn brewing, compare styles, pair with otsumami, and order with confidence.
“Mayo is an excellent talker and it was really interesting and fun”
Private tea ceremony in a 300-year-old Kyoto samurai house, plus matcha and sake or whisky tasting, with kimono and katana photos.
“The tea ceremony was beautiful and meditative. Such an incredible cultural experience that was definitely the highlight of our trip. The sake tasting afterwards was really great as well. We did the kimonos as well which I highly recommend! We loved that it was a private experience where you could relax, enjoy, and ask any…”
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.
“The Tour was amazing. Many new things I learned about Kyoto and the guide was very friendly and supportive.”
Walk Kyoto’s Gion after dark with a small guide, learn geisha culture, and hold a sake cup while hitting Yasaka Shrine and more.
“Great way to see the Gion area. Pretty magical to see the area softy glowing with lantern lights. Seeing the Geiko go by and learning about the area was a treat.”
Kyoto’s Fushimi sake loop: visit Gekkeikan and Kizakura, then taste 18 sakes in Fushimi Sake Brewery Alley in 150 minutes.
“our guide Yuko was outstanding! we got a lot of information, laughs, and insights. she went above and beyond for not only this tour, but recommendations for other sights to see. Can't thank her enough!!”
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.
“This was so much fun. Hands on fun; great host; removed from the business of downtown Kyoto. Would definitely recommend”
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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