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“I ended up being the only participant on the tasting led by Mai, but it was an excellent experience. I learned a bunch from the museum but also from Mai’s wealth of knowledge about sake. I tried 10 different sakes which showed the wide range…”
Explore Kyoto’s sake culture on a private brewery tour with tastings, food pairings, and expert insights—perfect for curious drinkers and culture lovers.
“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…”
Discover Kyoto’s local sake scene on this engaging 3-hour walking tour, featuring visits to museums, tasting sessions, and insights into traditional brewing.
“Karin was absolutely the best! She was so knowledgeable and we all had a great time. Highly recommend her and this tour!”
Discover Kyoto’s sake secrets with an expert-led tasting, food pairing, and insights into brewing traditions—perfect for enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
“Our sommelier was very knowledgeable. She made sure we understood and appreciated everything. The experience was very well paced.”
Discover Kyoto’s sake culture with a private tasting, 7 varieties, expert guides, and Japanese snacks—an engaging, educational experience for your trip.
“Mayo is an excellent talker and it was really interesting and fun”
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.
“Wonderful, very personalized tea ceremony in a historic family home. We also had a sake and whiskey tasting. I cannot say enough good things about this experience. Highlight of Kyoto. They also gave us beautiful gifts that we will treasure forever.”
Experience rare, traditional sake brewing techniques in Kyoto with expert-led tastings of 10 unique sakes, perfect for all levels of enthusiasts.
“Two of our party were familar with sake, but one was new to sake. The class was very educational in what goes into making sake and the various flavors that are available. There were plenty of sake tasted.”
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.
“This tour was amazing and the guide was even better. He was so kind and so fun to talk to! I’d recommend this tour to anyone. A fun way to see the city in a more relaxed way. Saw the sights had a few drinks…”
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.
“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. Our guide was very personable and easily traded conversation about the differences in our…”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi district on a lively brewery tour featuring two historic breweries, 18 sake tastings, and engaging insights into Japanese sake culture.
“Steve, our guide, was fantastic and we learned so much. Absolutely worth it.”
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.
“The experience was great Kenji explain my wife and me all about the production of sake, types, materials, etc. Without let out any detail, and answering the questions we made, that were a few. The tasting also great, he explain how to taste and the…”
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.
“I came to Japan this time to study crafts and art with masters. Hammered pewter work is one of Japan's artisanal specialties. I decorated a blank pewter cup by using differently shaped hammers to tap patterns on the metal. This work Read more”
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.
“Rika was an excellent tour guide, who facilitated great conversations between us all. The food spots also felt local and authentic.”
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.