1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings Discount Tickets

Overview

This is not just a sake tasting. In just 90 minutes, this experience will teach you how to understand and choose sake with confidence in Japan. Led by a certified Sake Sommelier, you will learn how to identify your personal sake preferences — even when labels and restaurant menus are written only in Japanese. You will enjoy a guided tasting of different sake styles paired with food, with personalized attention in a small-group setting. By the end of the session, you’ll know which type of sake you truly like and how to order it anywhere in Japan.

Meeting and Pickup

Redemption Instructions

Thank you for booking! 【PLEASE NOTE】 If you are late for more than 10 minutes, you cannot join the tour. *Please come to the meeting point 10 min before the starting time. Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled if you are late for the tour and missed the group. Taking public transportation may take longer than you expect so give yourself extra time not to be late. Your respect for other guests is much appreciated. 【 Meeting point 】 Kyoto Insider Sake Experience https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y1pa6R1nkEk8UswZ9 Address : 〒612-8365 ２７１−１Kurumamachi, Fushimi ward, Kyoto (京都府京都市伏見区車町２７１−１) -25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Take a train on Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station. Walk for 9 min from the station. -20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Take a train on Keihan Line to Chushojima Station. Walk for 7 min from the station. Here is a schedule for the experience; * Meet at Amazake House * Greet and introduce each other * Learn what makes the differences of sake * Taste the differences of various flavors * Deepen knowledge of different categories * Get to know your favorite type of sake * Enjoy otsumami, snacks that we eat when drinking * Feel free to order more sake at your cost ******* Please note.. - The venue for sake tasting session may be varies due to its availabilities - Let the guide know at the site if you have any food preference or any allergy - Recommended to have your lunch or breakfast prior to the experience - Please note there may be additional people joining and total members could be around 12 people We created a map of neighborhood we are visiting at the tour with places to go and eat before/after the experience. Feel free to ask us in person on the day of the tour for the recommendation too! https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vfr3yBVOSjSWYyNuT1iFfGH8dPdJmY1z&usp=sharing Look forward to seeing you! Kotaro

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

Inclusion

Traditional otsumami food pairings that show how Japanese people naturally enjoy sake with food

7 carefully selected sake, chosen by a certified Sake Sommelier to help you discover your own taste

A sake cheat sheet and tasting notes to help you confidently choose and enjoy sake after the tour

A private sake tasting room where you can relax, focus, ask questions, and taste at your own pace

Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier with clear, friendly explanations for all experience levels

Exclusion

Transportation to/from attractions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks

For safety and legal reasons, alcohol will not be served to guests who arrive by car or bicycle (non-alcoholic drinks available). No refunds if unable to participate in the sake tasting.

Guests without a reservation (including children and non-drinkers) will not be allowed to join the tour

Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell your guide on site

Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.