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“It was a fun afternoon with Miyuki!! She was knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. We were a group of 12. I think everyone learned a great deal about the process of making sake. We enjoyed all the tastings. Thank you, Miyuki!! Calgary, Alberta,…”
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.
“It was very fun. Matt, our tour guide, was great. Perfect person to have a Sake with as he truly enjoys a good Sake. His historical knowledge of the area and of the process behind the brewing was impressive. Be prepared to enjoy a good…”
Discover Kyoto’s sake secrets with an expert-led tasting, food pairing, and insights into brewing traditions—perfect for enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
“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…”
Discover Kyoto’s sake culture with a private tasting, 7 varieties, expert guides, and Japanese snacks—an engaging, educational experience for your trip.
“Kiyomi was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable! We learned so much about the intricacies of sake and how the differences in brewing can be tasted. Highly recommend”
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.
“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”
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.
“I was lucky enough to have a private tour with an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and provided delicious sake during the experience. I highly recommend this tour, and I appreciated having a late-night time slot that allowed me to fit in all…”
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.
“Akino was an amazing guide!! She made our experience 10 times better, she was so helpful and so friendly we would recommended this to everyone”
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.
“I had a wonderful time shaping my own pewter sake cup at this workshop. Kanako is a professional in her craft and made the experience easy for beginners and provided clear instructions to help. In the end, I was able to keep an engraved custom…”
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.
“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.