Japan · SAKE TASTINGS IN KYOTO
Good sake tastings in Kyoto fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Kyoto night foodie tour in Gion with 9+ dishes and 6 sake tastings. Small group backstreet strolls through Pontocho.
“Hide was an excellent guide. He is very good with conversation and showing and recommending us spots for the rest of our trip in Kyoto”
Learn sake like a pro in Kyoto, with a Gekkeikan museum visit, 10 tastings, otsumami pairings, and label tips in 3 hours.
“We had a great time learning about Sake at the brewery and in the tasting room. Our instructors were very informative and their English was excellent. We learn a lot about a different types of Sake and the processes involved. The group size was small which made it easy to ask questions. Would recommend this experience to others”
A 5-hour Kyoto walking loop in Arashiyama, with bamboo, Zen temples, Okochi Sanso Garden, and a monkey-park hike plus local choices.
“Karim was a wonderful guide with deep knowledge about and respect for Kyoto’s natural and historic treasures. He helped me satisfy my curiosity by answering endless questions with ease. The route and pace he took to introduce me to the beauty of Arashiayama were perfect. It was a very memorable and pleasurable experience with Karim! I have no doubt others would feel the same :)”
Kyoto Fushimi brewery tour with expert sake tasting, otsumami pairings, and a cheat sheet to order like a pro.
“The guide knew a lot about the subject and his explanation was very attentive and detailed.”
Kyoto’s Fushimi sake walk mixes museum learning and multiple tastings, with a small group size and guided brewery-district stroll.
“Absolutely an amazing experience! Would highly recommend to anyone. Rika was wonderful and a great guide. We really enjoyed spending time with her. She made us feel very welcomed.”
1.5-hour Kyoto Fushimi sake tasting with 7 samples and otusmami pairings, led by a certified sommelier, plus a cheat sheet.
“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 understanding of the sale experience”
Kyoto’s 90-minute sake tasting with 7 tastings, 10+ sakes, otsumami pairings, and label tips for ordering with confidence.
“The tour was great! Mayo was very knowledgeable and we feel like we have a much better understanding of sake now. The sake chosen was a good range and there weren’t any I disliked. And they paired well with the snacks (we requested vegetarian snacks and this was easily accommodated). I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a sake tasting that will also give you a good starting education on the types of sake and how to read the labels on the bottles!”
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