Kyoto Sake tasting & Food pairing experience with Local expert

4.9
(7 reviews)
Kyoto, Japan

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

• Not just a tasting — learn how to choose sake like a local in Kyoto.
• Taste 5 carefully selected sake varieties, including local Kyoto sake
• Enjoy food pairings that highlight the unique flavors of each sake
• Beginner-friendly explanations using simple and visual methods
• Learn the basics of sake, including polishing ratios and brewing styles
• Small group setting for a relaxed and interactive experience
• Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and first-time sake drinkers

What's Included

5 kinds of sake
5 appetizers to go with sake

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It is located in an alleyway about 2 minutes walk from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.There is an Irish pub on the ground floor, WISTERIA, with a yellow sign and stairs next to it that says OAGE.If you go up those stairs, the meeting point is on the second floor.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Not just a tasting — discover how to choose sake like a local in Kyoto.

Join a fun and interactive sake experience at BAR OAGE, perfect for beginners and curious travelers. In just 60 minutes, you'll learn the essentials of sake in a simple, visual way — from polishing ratios to brewing methods.

Taste 5 carefully selected sake varieties, including local Kyoto selections, and understand the differences in aroma and flavor. Each sake is paired with snacks to help you discover combinations you can enjoy during your trip.

After this experience, you will be able to confidently choose sake at restaurants, understand labels like Junmai and Ginjo, and find your own preference.

Enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where it's easy to ask questions and connect with other travelers.

Finish with a memorable group photo — a perfect keepsake from your time in Kyoto.

• Duration: 60 minutes.
• Includes: five types of sake + five types of appetizers.
• Location: Bar OAGE (Kyoto, Kawaramachi area)
• Time slots : 5 times a day at 10:00 / 11 : 30 / 13 : 00 / 14 : 30 / 16: 00
• Price: 7,000 per person (tax included). Advance payment required.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 日本酒テイスティング講座

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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