Kyoto Sake Tours: the 15 Best Fushimi Cellars & Tastings

3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings - Ten sakes, not one easy style

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · from $84Our pick

Learn how sake is made, taste 10 styles with food pairings, and visit Kyoto’s Gekkeikan museum on this practical 3-hour tour.

“Great experience! You’re taught about the brewing process and even taught how to read the labels. After this, you are able to try over 10 different types of sake. I really feel like I will be able to order the type of sake I prefer now! Thank you so much Miyuki!”

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing

2.Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Learn sake brewing, compare 10-plus styles, and pair them with Japanese snacks on a practical three-hour Kyoto tasting tour.

“Wonderful tour. Maybe a third of the tour is about sake making process, the rest is about tasting. I had very little experience with sake/nihonshou and it was wonderful to get to taste such a wide sample and learn what kind of sake I like and why. I highly recommend the tour.”

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1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & Pairings

3.1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $68

Taste seven Kyoto sakes with a certified sommelier, Japanese snack pairings, and practical tips for choosing sake in Japan.

“Mayo was a wonderful guide to all things sake. The food pairings were a fun way to expand your pallet and give life to the sake. It's a great way to learn more about the art of making sake. The goal was to understand your taste preferences and how to buy sake was achieved. Mayo made this a personal experience that kept the guests engaged and at ease as guests from different groups mixed.”

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

4.Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

Learn how sake is made, taste seven styles with Japanese snacks, and gain the confidence to read labels and order sake in Kyoto.

“I loved this Sake experience in Kyoto! Our host, Kotaro, was so knowledgable and friendly - I learned so much. We had 7 generous sized Sake tastings and some food pairings, and we got a cheat sheet with info to help select a Sake from a menu. It's a really nice warm intimate space. I highly recommend this super fun experience!”

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Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

5.Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $99

Review of Kyoto’s private tea ceremony in a 300-year-old samurai house, with Uji matcha, kimono photos, sake or whisky tasting.

“Wonderful, very personalized tea ceremony in a historic family home. We also had a sake and whiskey tasting. I cannot say enough good things about this experience. Highlight of Kyoto. They also gave us beautiful gifts that we will treasure forever.”

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Kyoto: Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi

6.Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Explore Fushimi’s sake district, visit the Gekkeikan museum, and taste 18 Kyoto-made sakes on a friendly three-hour tour.

“Yuki was the best tour guide we have ever had! So hospitable and warm, really looked after us and helped us to understand the process behind Sake making. Helped to guide us through a great sake tasting, would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto who enjoys sake!”

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Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience

7.Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $74

Taste 10 unusual sakes in Kyoto, compare brewing methods, learn to read labels, and explore sake beyond the usual beginner pours.

“Two of our party were familar with sake, but one was new to sake. The class was very educational in what goes into making sake and the various flavors that are available. There were plenty of sake tasted.”

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Kyoto: Gion Geisha District & Sake-in-Hand Walking Tour

8.Gion Geisha District & Sake-in-Hand Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $27Best value

Walk Kyoto’s Gion at night, learn about geiko culture, visit shrines, and taste local sake in a small group for $27.84.

“We will always remember our nighttime tour of Kyoto. Thanks so much, Shumpei! We loved learning about Kyoto and visiting the shrines and temples.”

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Kyoto: Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour – 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours

9.Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour – 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 2h 30m · from $93

Taste 18 sakes, tour Gekkeikan and Kizakura, and learn Kyoto’s brewing traditions on this lively 150-minute Fushimi experience.

“This Sake tour will definitely be one of the highlights from my trip! Hanae was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide and provided so much historical context to the sake itself, and the area in general.”

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Private Sake Tasting in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

10.Private Sake Tasting in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $85

Learn how sake is made and tasted with sommelier Kenji during a private two-hour tasting at a standing bar in central Kyoto.

“Kenji was an amazing sake sommelier - really enjoyed the sake tasting - he was very knowledgeable and patient even though we lost our way and were a bit late . Definitely recommend this activity in Kyoto! Thanks Kenji for an amazing time!”

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Private Pewter Sake Cup Experience with a Kyoto Artisan

11.Private Pewter Sake Cup Experience with a Kyoto Artisan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $144

Craft a one-of-a-kind pewter sake cup with Kyoto artisan Kanako, using traditional hammering, engraving, and hands-on techniques.

“Very welcome from Kanako-san who took the time to welcome us, to explain to us how we would proceed. We loved this experience! The fact that you could also discuss your craft and your creations was a plus! We highly recommend this activity! You leave with a unique memory 🤗🥰Auto-translated”

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Kyoto: Foodie Night Tour in Gion with 9 dishes + 6 Sake

12.Foodie Night Tour in Gion with 9 dishes + 6 Sake

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3h 30m · from $361

Taste nine Kyoto dishes and six sakes while exploring Gion and Pontocho with a local English-speaking guide.

“Probably the best and the worse food I ever had on a GYG tour: first stop had an amazing dinner and second stop was quite bad”

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3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience | Tasting Konteki

13.3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience | Tasting Konteki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $92

Explore Fushimi sake with a certified sommelier, tasting 10+ pours, local snacks, and a brewery visit in this practical Kyoto review.

“Learned a lot about the making, flavors, and drinking of sake. And the tasting was really well organized.”

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Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

14.Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $230

Review of Kyoto’s private food and sake tour with sommelier Kenji, including bars, local dishes, price, timing, and who should book.

“The first half of the evening was a lesson on history and production of Sake/Nihon Shu. This included several tasting at a Sake bar. The second half of the evening was spent eating local cuisine and socializing. Kenji is a wonderful guide and I highly recommend this tour for those looking for something more personalized.”

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KYOTO Sake Tasting Tour at Local Breweries(tasting fee included)

15.KYOTO Sake Tasting Tour at Local Breweries(tasting fee included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $104

Taste more than 30 Kyoto sake varieties, visit breweries near Fushimi Inari, and learn from a local guide on this intimate three-hour tour.

“Seigo was an excellent host. Very knowledgeable and personable. Great sense of humor. Very good English. The small size of our group (5 people) allowed a wide ranging and intimate conversation. The stops were informative with a mix of old and new sites. Lots of opportunities to try different sake.”

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