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Step into a dedicated sake tasting room in Kyoto and experience a guided journey through Japan’s beloved rice wine. Sample exclusive bottles not available overseas, learn from certified sake sommeliers, and discover your favorite style of sake through expert-led tastings and traditional food pairings.
Highlights
- Learn the secrets of sake in an interactive and educational tasting session
- Taste 7+ varieties of sake, including bottles never exported
- Enjoy traditional Japanese “Otsumami” snacks perfectly paired with each sake
- Gain expert insights from a certified sake sommelier
- Take home a sake cheat sheet and tasting notes to guide your future selections
- Relax in a private sake tasting room designed for a premium experience
Full Description
This insider experience offers a fun and enlightening introduction to sake, Japan’s iconic drink. Whether you’re new to sake or looking to deepen your appreciation, this class is designed to give you the tools to understand, enjoy, and confidently order sake anywhere in Japan.
Start with a basic sake 101 session, where your certified sake sommelier will walk you through the history, brewing process, and flavor profiles of Japan’s national beverage. Then, dive into a guided tasting of seven distinct sake varieties—ranging from dry to sweet, fruity to rich—some of which are exclusive to Japan and not available internationally.
Complement your tasting with a selection of Otsumami, traditional Japanese snacks that enhance the complexity of each drink. You’ll discover how food and sake interact, and which pairings elevate the flavor experience.
This is the perfect cultural experience to join at the beginning of your trip, so you’ll know exactly how to navigate sake menus during your time in Japan.
Pricing
From ¥9,800 per person
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Includes
- Sake tasting (7+ varieties)
- Certified sake sommelier guide
- Private sake tasting room
- Japanese Otsumami snack pairings
- Sake cheat sheet & tasting notes to take home
Meeting Point
Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
271-1 Kurumamachi, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8365, Japan
Visit Website
+81 70-7648-6609
When you arrive, simply speak to the staff at the counter to check in.
Reviews
“We loved the sake tasting and food pairing experience. Our sommelier Kotaro was incredibly knowledgeable and a great teacher. Now we actually know how to pick sake we’ll enjoy!”
“A great mix of education and fun! Tasting exclusive sake and learning how it’s made gave us a whole new appreciation for it.”
“This experience made me confident in choosing sake for myself — and the food pairings were spot on. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kyoto!”
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