3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings
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Overview
This is not just a sake tasting — it’s a 3-hour experience that will completely change how you understand and choose sake in Japan. Led by a sake specialist, you’ll go beyond “sweet or dry” and learn how sake is actually made, why flavors differ, and how to identify your own preferences with confidence. Visit the historic Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, then enjoy a guided tasting of multiple styles of sake paired with traditional snacks — with clear, practical explanations you can use anywhere in Japan. By the end of the tour, you will know which type of sake you truly like and how to select it without hesitation - enjoy sake not just during your travels, but as part of your life.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (3) Options Available
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10am - 1pm Sake Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting + Food Pairing
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$82.78
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1PM-4PM 3H Sake Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting + Food Pairing
3pm - 6pm Sake Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting + Food Pairing
Starting from
$87.31
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Traditional otsumami food pairings that show how Japanese people naturally enjoy sake with food
- A sake cheat sheet and tasting notes to help you confidently choose and enjoy sake after the tour
- 10 carefully selected sake, chosen by a certified Sake Sommelier to help you discover your own taste
- 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
- Admission and guided visit to the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, adding cultural context to tasting
What's not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
- 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.
- Sake breweries generally do not allow visitors to enter the production area for health and safety reasons. We will explain the production process during our tour of the brewery museum
- Guests without a reservation (including children and non-drinkers) will not be allowed to join the tour
- Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell your guide on site
- Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.
- Our 3-hour sake tour has limited availability and often fills up weeks in advance. We recommend booking early to ensure your preferred date.
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