3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
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.
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10am - 1pm Sake Experience
Insider Sake Brewery Tour & Expert Sake Tasting
What's included in 3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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
Inclusions
- 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)
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Guests without a reservation (including children and non-drinkers) will not be allowed to join the tour
- Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell your guide on site
- Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
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Thank you for booking! *Please come to the meeting point 10 min before the starting time as we will leave for the brewery on time. To provide the best tour to all, we must start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled if you are late for the tour and missed the group. Taking public transportation may take longer than you expect so give yourself extra time. Your respect for the group is much appreciated. Meeting point : outside of [Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum] (月桂冠大倉記念館) Find a guide with a sign 'Kyoto Insider Sake Experience' Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/CGDiy3rHkCHkev969 *Search by the museum name 'Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum' on the map APP, not by the address as it will lead you to the wrong location. Access From JR Kyoto Station : About 25 min From Gion-Shijo Station : About 20 min ------ Here is a time schedule for the experience; - Greet and introduce each other (5 min) [In the Brewery] (75 min) * Learn process of making sake / what makes the differences of sake * Know history of largest sake producing company in Kyoto * Get a chance to have quick sake tasting * Buy souvenir at the museum sake shop (optional) - Take a short walk to venue for sake tasting session (10 min) - Stop on the way a little and enjoy the local feel of less touristy side of Kyoto (5 min) [Sake Tasting Session] (85 min) * Taste the differences of various flavors * Deepen knowledge of different categories * Get to know your favorite type of sake * Enjoy otsumami, snacks that we eat when drinking * Feel free to order more sake and buy your favorite bottle at your cost. ******* Please note.. - The venue for sake tasting session may be varies due to its availabilities - Let the guide know at the site if you have any food preference - Recommended to have your lunch or breakfast prior to the experience This is our original map of neighborhood for your reference :) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vfr3yBVOSjSWYyNuT1iFfGH8dPdJmY1z&usp=sharing