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Private Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Certified Expert & Inside Access
Product code 86884P2
From
From JPY 24,000
Dates
Available from May 1, 2026
Start times
1:00 PM
Travelers
Adult ages 20-90
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Private Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Certified Expert & Inside Access
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 24,000
Private Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Certified Expert & Inside Access





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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Escape the crowds of central Kyoto and discover a quieter side of the city in the historic sake district. Join a professional sake guide and enjoy a relaxed journey into one of Japan’s most important brewing regions. Visit two carefully selected breweries chosen by a sake expert, representing both tradition and innovation.Step inside a historic brewery with nearly 400 years of history and feel the weight of centuries of craftsmanship. Then explore a small modern brewery where creativity and new ideas are shaping the future of sake. Along the way, enjoy guided tastings of different styles of sake while learning about aromas, flavors, and brewing techniques from your sake expert. In Kyoto — a city celebrated for its history, beauty, and artistic culture — this experience offers a deeper and more relaxing way to enjoy Japanese sake. For a limited time, guests joining the tour through mid-October will receive a complimentary KST original fan featuring useful facts about Japanese sake.
Overview
Escape the crowds of central Kyoto and discover a quieter side of the city in the historic sake district. Join a professional sake guide and enjoy a relaxed journey into one of Japan’s most important brewing regions. Visit two carefully selected breweries chosen by a sake expert, representing both tradition and innovation.Step inside a historic brewery with nearly 400 years of history and feel the weight of centuries of craftsmanship. Then explore a small modern brewery where creativity and new ideas are shaping the future of sake. Along the way, enjoy guided tastings of different styles of sake while learning about aromas, flavors, and brewing techniques from your sake expert. In Kyoto — a city celebrated for its history, beauty, and artistic culture — this experience offers a deeper and more relaxing way to enjoy Japanese sake. For a limited time, guests joining the tour through mid-October will receive a complimentary KST original fan featuring useful facts about Japanese sake.
What's Included
Included
Local guide
Alcoholic Beverages
brewery tour and tastings
Culture and history
Not included
Extra Food and drinks
we will take trains to the 2nd brewery and costs 780yen per person.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
In front of ticket gate in Keihan Chushojima station. North ticket exit Gather in front of the sake barrel sculpture
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
Meet at the north gate in front of small sake barrel monunent.
Stop 2
45 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Enjoy a peaceful walk through the quiet streets of Kyoto’s historic Fushimi district as you make your way to one of Japan’s most famous sake breweries. Learn about the ingredients and brewing process and visit ends with a guided sake tasting. With a certified sake expert, you’ll notice the subtle differences in aroma and flavor and learn what creates those unique tastes — making the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. As the sliding doors of this 390-year-old brewery open, step into the fascinating world of traditional sake making. Fushimi.Thanks to its pure underground water, which gives Kyoto sake its smooth and elegant character. Along the way, discover how sake has been closely connected to Kyoto’s history — enjoyed by shoguns, samurai, and local townspeople for generations.
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
take trains to visit next brewery and get off at Demachiyanagi station.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
In contrast to the first brewery, this stop introduces a modern and innovative style of sake making. Although the brewery has a history of more than 300 years, today it operates with a small team of about 15 people who continue to evolve while respecting tradition. Step inside the working production area to see a modern sake brewery in action. After the visit, enjoy tasting beautifully crafted and stylish sake that reflects Kyoto’s creativity. With guidance from a professional sake expert, you’ll discover the stories behind the brewery and the unique flavors that attract a new generation of sake lovers.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
Tour finish at this station.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Alcohol cannot be served to guests under 20, as drinking under 20 is prohibited by Japanese law.
Other
Guests entering the brewery production area may be asked to follow basic hygiene rules, such as wearing provided caps and shoe covers and avoiding strong scents.
Other
If you wish to spit during the tasting as part of professional evaluation practice, please let us know in advance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.9
16 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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