2 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Beyond the Kyoto Insider Sake Experience covers sake brewed with a very different concept than the ones introduced in the basic sake tours.
Sake you will taste in this experience is unique and exceptional: ones brewed using ancient methods that are different from modern methods, a new type of sake that utilizes the characteristics of microorganisms, and sake that is brewed using local wood, giving it a taste unique to the region. By tasting these types of sake, you will be fascinated by the profundity of sake and the possibilities of how different tastes can be created by the sake making process.
Please note that in the Advanced Sake Tasting Experience, we also cover the basics of sake production and the sake categories. Even if you have no prior sake experience, you can enjoy the Advanced course.
Operated by
Add Stories Co.,Ltd.
Ratings & Reviews
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Fun and educational!
Juliasworld, Aug 2025
This tour was incredibly informative and a lot of fun! We learned so much about sake that we are continually educating our friends and families about it because of this tour. I recommend doing this early on in the trip so that you can enjoy sake more the rest of your time in Japan!
Before that I didnt like sake and after that I bought some bottles to bring home.
F8330LCjakobk, Jul 2025
It was a great experience. The sake was good and the presentation was great. After that I even bought some sake bottles to bring home.
Worth visiting Japan just for this experience ????
Quest H, Jul 2025
If you love sake, then this is an experience that cannot be missed. I completed both the 1.5-hour tasting session and the advanced sake course, sampling around 17 distinct sakes across a wide spectrum of styles. The advanced course introduced experimental artisanal brewing techniques not found in commercial products. The most valuable takeaway: I learned how to interpret Japanese labeling to determine sake type and expected flavor profile, eliminating guesswork when ordering in Japan or abroad. Tasting each type side-by-side, paired with food, revealed how drastically flavor can shift based on context. I now know precisely which style I prefer. The advertised experiences delivered. What exceeded expectations was the staff. They rescheduled my missed session without hesitation, adjusted timing to fit my availability, and consistently made the experience personal and accommodating. By the end, I felt more like a friend than a customer.. but maybe that’s just the sake talking ????.
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Gauti19, Apr 2025
Very lively and informative session on sake. Our guide was very friendly and fluent in English. We had a nice time. Wide varieties of sake were available for tasting
Experience
Inclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
Exclusions
- Snacks
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.