1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings
(361) Reviews
Fushimi Ward
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
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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.
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Guests without a reservation (including children and non-drinkers) will not be allowed to join the tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
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.
20 min from Fushimi-Inari Station
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1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings
(361) Reviews
Fushimi Ward
About
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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
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.
20 min from Fushimi-Inari Station
