3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
3 hours
Group 1+
English
3 hours
What you'll do
Gain a better understanding of sake during this tour that explores the Fushimi Sake District of Kyoto. Visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, one of the largest sake breweries in Fushimi, and end your visit with a sake-tasting session. Not only will your guide be able to explain the basics of sake and introduce you to new kinds you may have never tried, but your tastings will also be paired with Japanese snacks that enhance the tasting experience.
Highlights
An insider’s guided visit to one of the largest sake brewery in Fushimi, with an exclusive tasting
Compare multiple sake brews, from dry to sweet and fruity, including one only found in Japan
Get in-depth background on the rich history of Japan’s tasty rice-based brew from your guide
Sample Japanese snacks that have been picked to pair with certain sake to enhance your tasting experience
Itinerary
- 1・ Join a certified Sake Sommelier for a guided tour of the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- 2・Learn about the history of Gekkeikan, and the ingredients and making process of sake
- 3・Sake tasting (3 types) from Gekkeikan
- 4
・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
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
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Notes
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
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