Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience

Name: Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience
Brand: Viator
Rating: 5 (46 reviews)

5.0(46)2 HoursEnglishKyoto

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This is not a typical sake tasting. The Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Experience explores sake that challenges conventional ideas of how sake is made.

You will taste rare and exceptional sakes brewed using ancient methods, innovative fermentation techniques that highlight the power of microorganisms, and sake made with local wood that gives each brew a distinct regional character.

Through these tastings, you will discover how dramatically flavor can change depending on philosophy, materials, and brewing choices — revealing the true depth and creative potential of sake.

While this experience also covers the fundamentals of sake production and categories, it is designed for those who want to go beyond the basics and explore a deeper, more creative side of sake.

Included

Sake tasting notes and reference materials for deeper understanding
Hands-on practice reading real sake bottles and labels used in restaurants
Guided sake tasting held in our own dedicated tasting room
Detailed explanation of sake styles, brewing methods, and flavor structure
Advanced sake tasting guided by an experienced sake expert
10 carefully selected sake, designed for in-depth comparison

Not included

Food pairing

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What you'll do

Delve deeper into the world of sake in this advanced, expert-led tasting experience in Kyoto
During the experience, you’ll taste and compare 10 carefully selected sake chosen for their distinctive brewing approaches and flavor profiles. With guidance from a certified sake expert, you’ll explore how differences in brewing philosophy, ingredients, and techniques can dramatically change the taste and character of sake. This experience is designed to go beyond standard tastings, focusing on comparison and understanding rather than simply sampling. While approachable for curious beginners, it is especially rewarding for those who want to deepen their appreciation of sake and refine how they evaluate and choose it. Important notes: • If your group size exceeds current availability, please feel free to contact us. • We recommend having lunch or brunch before the experience. • Guests must be at least 20 years old.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please come to the counter when you arrive.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks