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’m so glad that I joined this tour, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting Kyoto with time to spare. Kyoko was an incredible guide, and she made the experience such a joy. We began with a tour of the Gekkeikan Okura…”
Explore Kyoto’s sake culture on a private brewery tour with tastings, food pairings, and expert insights—perfect for curious drinkers and culture lovers.
“I learned so much about Nihon Shu and the different grades and flavors. How each paired with different foods was very informative whuch I will apply in my future dining.”
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 did a sake tasting tour in Kyoto with Matt, and it was a wonderful experience. Our small group of six made everything smooth and enjoyable, especially meeting conveniently at the train station. Matt was very well organized and efficient. HRead more”
Discover Kyoto’s sake secrets with an expert-led tasting, food pairing, and insights into brewing traditions—perfect for enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
“Excellent! I learned so much about sake and they were generous with the tastings. Excellent instructor. You will leave with a solid base of knowledge about sake and what to order/buy. Highly recommend.”
Discover Kyoto’s sake culture with a private tasting, 7 varieties, expert guides, and Japanese snacks—an engaging, educational experience for your trip.
“Our guide/ instructor, Mayo was a great teacher who taught us a lot about sake. The food pairings were delicious. We had a great time.”
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.
“Great experience!! We thoroughly enjoyed the tea and dress up! My son had a great time too! The kimonos were stunning.”
Experience rare, traditional sake brewing techniques in Kyoto with expert-led tastings of 10 unique sakes, perfect for all levels of enthusiasts.
“Sake was excellent. Our instructor was great! Would definitley recommend. There’s a lot to understanding sake. I’m glad I took the class!”
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.
“he was a great guide and very friendly! we had a great tour and the sake was a nice touch”
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 lot of walking with little interaction with the guide. Expected it to be fun and interesting so our group was disappointed.”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi district on a lively brewery tour featuring two historic breweries, 18 sake tastings, and engaging insights into Japanese sake culture.
“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. 😊”
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 an amazing sake sommelier - really enjoyed the sake tasting - he was very knowledgeable and patient even though we lost our way and were a bit late . Definitely recommend this activity in Kyoto! Thanks Kenji for an amazing time!”
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.
“Kanako was a patient and skilled instructor and we thoroughly enjoyed our pewter experience. She made sure our sake cups turned out perfect, even after a couple of mistakes by us students! While the workshop is a little way out of Kyoto (1hr by scenic…”
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.
“The first half of the evening was a lesson on history and production of Sake/Nihon Shu. This included several tasting at a Sake bar. The second half of the evening was spent eating local cuisine and socializing. Kenji is a wonderful guide and I highly…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.