Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience Discount Tickets

Overview

This is not a typical sake tasting. The Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Experience explores sake that challenges conventional ideas of how sake is made. You will taste rare and exceptional sakes brewed using ancient methods, innovative fermentation techniques that highlight the power of microorganisms, and sake made with local wood that gives each brew a distinct regional character. Through these tastings, you will discover how dramatically flavor can change depending on philosophy, materials, and brewing choices — revealing the true depth and creative potential of sake. While this experience also covers the fundamentals of sake production and categories, it is designed for those who want to go beyond the basics and explore a deeper, more creative side of sake.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Inclusion

Sake tasting notes and reference materials for deeper understanding

Hands-on practice reading real sake bottles and labels used in restaurants

Guided sake tasting held in our own dedicated tasting room

Detailed explanation of sake styles, brewing methods, and flavor structure

Advanced sake tasting guided by an experienced sake expert

10 carefully selected sake, designed for in-depth comparison

Exclusion

Snacks

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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.

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

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

Indoor air-conditioned venue — perfect for rainy days, hot summer days, or any weather