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3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience | Tasting Konteki

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$87.77
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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 Higashiyama Sake Brewery (Kizakura 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.
1PM-4PM 3H Sake Experience
1PM-4PM 3H Sake Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Kizakura Kappa Museum - guided tour
  • Sake tasting (10+ types selected by a sake sommelier)
  • Sake cheat sheet and tasting note to help you choose your preferred sake
  • Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier
  • Dedicated private sake tasting room
  • Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
Meeting point : KYOTO INSIDER SAKE EXPERIENCE 25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Get off at Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station on Kintetsu Line. Walk for 9 min from the station. 20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Get off at Chushojima Station on Keihan Line. Walk for 7 min from the station
Return details
Meeting point : KYOTO INSIDER SAKE EXPERIENCE 25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Get off at Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station on Kintetsu Line. Walk for 9 min from the station. 20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Get off at Chushojima Station on Keihan Line. Walk for 7 min from the station

  • You’ll take a short walk to visit the local sake brewery in Fushimi, where you’ll deepen your knowledge of sake and witness traditional brewing processes which have been passed down from generation to generation. After your brewery tour you’ll have the chance to taste a few of the flavors produced there.
  • Sake Tasting with an Expert You’ll get to try flavors of sake you may never have experienced before – as we’ll introduce you to bottles which have never been exported. Your expert guide will explain the differences in taste – dry, sweet, rich, fruity – and how each of these are produced. Food Pairing You’ll also be served various Otsumami – Japanese snacks which traditionally accompany alcohol – so you can see which types of food and flavor best accompany the different sake types.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Recommend to bring a bottle of water
  • Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.
  • Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
  • Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Make sure to come to the tour by public transportation.
  • A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell the guide on site
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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    3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience | Tasting Konteki

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $87.77
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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