Kyoto
The sake education in Fushimi’s brewing district: insider tastings of seven grades, brewery tours with food pairings and sessions that finally explain why rice polish percentage matters. Kyoto’s soft water built this industry; the tastings prove the point.
Discover Kyoto's sake culture with this 3-hour insider experience. Visit breweries, taste 10+ sakes, and learn from expert guides—great for curious travelers.
Most Popular“This is a great tour if you: want an inside look at the Sake making experience, to become more comfortable buying sake, and to drink lots of good sake! Miyuki was our tour guide and she was great. She was super fun and personable and…”
Explore Kyoto’s sake culture on a private brewery tour with tastings, food pairings, and expert insights—perfect for curious drinkers and culture lovers.
“Our guide Masa is genuinely enthusiastic in introducing the wine and dine scene of Kyoto to us. Love the whole experience. Kyoto is such a romantic city that a guided walking tour at night seems most suitable.”
Discover Kyoto’s local sake scene on this engaging 3-hour walking tour, featuring visits to museums, tasting sessions, and insights into traditional brewing.
“We enjoyed our tour with Danny. The visit to the sake museum was very interesting as we knew very little about how sake was produced. The tasting at the museum was also helpful as the staff there provided helpful information about the different styles of…”
Discover Kyoto’s sake secrets with an expert-led tasting, food pairing, and insights into brewing traditions—perfect for enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
“Difficult to find this location but once inside, it was a nice venue. Our taxi driver had some challenges finding the place”
Discover Kyoto’s sake culture with a private tasting, 7 varieties, expert guides, and Japanese snacks—an engaging, educational experience for your trip.
“The tour was great! Mayo was very knowledgeable and we feel like we have a much better understanding of sake now. The sake chosen was a good range and there weren’t any I disliked. And they paired well with the snacks (we requested vegetarian snacks…”
Experience a private, authentic tea ceremony in a 300-year-old Kyoto samurai house, including sake tasting, kimono dressing, and photo ops for an unforgettable cultural journey.
“You simply will not find a more fascinating, enjoyable, and culturally and historically rich experience in Kyoto than this one! Our group of four adults was absolutely mesmerized by the authentic tea ceremony (conducted by a tea master who had studied for fourteen years to…”
Experience rare, traditional sake brewing techniques in Kyoto with expert-led tastings of 10 unique sakes, perfect for all levels of enthusiasts.
“Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, a great way to understand more about Sake, its history, brewing methods and tastes etc. guided through presentations and tastings.”
Discover Kyoto's enchanting Gion district at night with a guided walk, enjoying iconic sights and high-quality sake. Perfect for culture lovers and night owls.
“Really cool guide, funny and interesting tour we could also learn a lot from him, I’ll recommend this!!”
Experience Kyoto’s vibrant night scene on a small-group walking tour through Gion and Yasaka, tasting local sake and discovering hidden temples and streets.
“A great way to drink sake while seeing the beautiful temples and shrines at night. So pretty with the lights”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi district on a lively brewery tour featuring two historic breweries, 18 sake tastings, and engaging insights into Japanese sake culture.
“Nabe was great! Learned a lot not only about sake but about the Japanese culture! Your included lots of sake! Had some Japanese beer as well! Really enjoyed the tour. Arigato!”
Discover Kyoto’s sake culture with Kenji’s expert tasting in a trendy standing bar. Learn about sake production, sample eight varieties, and enjoy Japanese snacks.
“Kenji was AMAZING!!!! He is so knowledgable! We had 8 sakes to taste and he explained every one perfectly- he gleaned our levels and went from there. The sake were like nothing I have ever tasted- super refined, mainly unpasteurized and anffordable- only found in…”
Experience making your own pewter sake cup in Kyoto with a skilled craftsman. A hands-on, authentic craft workshop perfect for art lovers and gift givers alike.
“This was a very cool experience. We crafted our own sake cups made of pewter, hammering them with our own designs. Then got to enjoy sake tasting out of them. Very cool and unique souvenir from our trip to Kyoto.”
Explore Kyoto’s unique sake varieties with expert guides in a private tasting room. Perfect for all levels, learn about ancient brewing methods for $66.
Experience Kyoto’s culinary secrets on a 3.5-hour Gion night tour with 9 dishes and 6 sake tastings, guided by experts in an authentic setting.
“Amazing, was so much fun!”
Discover Kyoto's authentic sake and local cuisine on a personalized pub crawl led by a knowledgeable guide. Perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers.
“We had a wonderful night drinking sake and enjoying delicious food with Kenji. He is an exceptional guide with a lot of knowledge about sake and Kyoto. This tour was the highlight of our visit to Kyoto. I highly recommend to anyone that wants an…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.