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3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$88.15
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 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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

10am - 1pm Sake Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Sake tasting (10+ types selected by a sake sommelier)
  • Sake cheat sheet and tasting note to help you choose your preferred sake
  • Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum - admission fee and guided tour
  • Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier
  • Dedicated private sake tasting room
  • Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting point
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.

  • Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
    ・ Join a certified Sake Sommelier for a guided tour of the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum ・Learn about the history of Gekkeikan, and the ingredients and making process of sake ・Sake tasting (3 types) from Gekkeikan
  • ・Sake tasting (7+ types chosen by a Sake Sommelier) ・Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing ・Discover your sake preferences, and learn how to choose your preferred bottle

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell your guide on site
  • Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.
  • Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Make sure to come to the tour by public transportation.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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!

    3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $88.15
    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!
    Delivery options
    eVoucher
    • Free
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    • Environmentally friendly
    Physical Gift Box
    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
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