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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.
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10 kinds of sake tasting
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please come to the counter when you arrive.
What to expect
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.
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
- Guests without a reservation (including children and non-drinkers) will not be allowed to join the tour
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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