3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

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Duration: 3 hours

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 3-hour insider brewery visit + sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert.

Deepen your knowledge of sake making process and a bit of history of its production at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum.  Enjoy the samples of different types of sake as well as leaning details and varieties and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

This is a fun and educational experience to change your way of enjoying sake.  

If you love sake but don't know what to select or want to know more about sake, join us and let's deep dive into the world of sake.

After you experienced this, you will know which type of Sake actually you like, and you will be able to select your favorite Sake from labels or restaurant's menu even if they are all written in Japanese.

What's included

  • Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing
  • Dedicated private sake tasting room
  • Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier
  • Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum - admission fee and guided tour
  • Sake cheat sheet and tasting note to help you choose your preferred sake
  • Sake tasting (10+ types selected by a sake sommelier)

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Transportation to/from attractions
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    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

    Location

    Departure point

    697 Motozaimokuchō, 697, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8043
    Meeting point : Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (Meet the guide inside the museum) 25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Take a train on Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station then walk about 10 min. 20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Take a train on Keihan Line to Chushojima Station then walk for 5 min.

    End point

    Kyoto Insider Sake Experience, 271-1, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8365

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