64 bookable sake tasting in Kyoto , from $130 to $98000 a head. Kyoto is where Japan's old food culture survives in working form. Read the full Kyoto food guide.
Sake Tasting worth booking
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3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings
This is not just a sake tasting — it’s a 3-hour experience that will completely change how you understand and choose sake in Japan. Led by a sake specialist, you’ll go beyond “sweet or dry” and learn how sake is actuall
3h - 02
Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House
Become truly immersed in traditional Japanese culture as you and your party members will enjoy the entire 300-year old historic property to yourselves. We serve organic matcha locally sourced from Kyoto, Uji in a traditi
1h from $18000 - 03
1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings
This is not just a sake tasting. In just 90 minutes, this experience will teach you how to understand and choose sake with confidence in Japan. Led by a certified Sake Sommelier, you will learn how to identify your pers
1.5h from $10800 - 04
Kyoto Ume Liqueur Experience with CHOYA – Make Your Own Souvenir
・Join our workshop to craft your own Umeshu and Ume syrup using the "Ume." Known for its refreshing tartness, this fruit has been cherished in Japan for over 1,000 years. We invite you to experience this timeless traditi
1h from $4900 - 05
Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries
Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem! This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers and travelers seeking a deep cultural experience away from
3h from $14200 - 06
Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkey or Local Mountain Brewery
Experience the timeless charm of Arashiyama on this immersive journey through nature, culture, and tradition. BAMBOO GROVE Walk beneath the soaring bamboo of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and visit the sacred Nonomiya Shrine
5.5h - 07
Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings
Discover the flavors of Kyoto on a guided tour through Nishiki Market, the city's famous culinary destination known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto." Explore over 100 local shops with a knowledgeable guide, sample authentic Kyo
3h - 08
Kyoto: Kawaramachi Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour
Please find out this tour on IG #travel.japan_together Let's enjoy bar hopping tour at Kyoto Kawaramachi area! Our guide will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. This experience i
3h from $6000 - 09
Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience
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
2h from $9800 - 10
Private Sake Tasting in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier
Private experience for 1–4 people — always your group only. Enjoy a relaxed and authentic experience in the heart of Kyoto. Discover the world of sake with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who spent many
2h from $13000 - 11
Kyoto: Guided Food Tour with 12 Dishes & 3 Drinks
・12 unique Japanese dishes for the first time ・Sake bars loved by locals ・Too many ice cream choices at FamilyMart ・Meet new friends along the way ・Tips for Enjoying Kyoto
3h - 12
Kyoto Gion Walking Tour: Geisha Culture, Pagoda, Shrines & Sake
Discover Gion at night on a 90-minute small-group walk (max 10 guests) with an English-speaking Japanese local guide, starting with a small bottle of local sake (20+). Perfect for: • Your first evening in Kyoto, if you
1.5h from $6000 - 13
3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience | Tasting Konteki
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
3h - 14
Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier
Your group only — a relaxed, private evening enjoying Japanese food, sake, and the local bar-hopping culture. Pub crawls — or "nomi aruki" in Japan — are a great way to see a lively side of Kyoto most tourists miss. Ke
3h from $35000 - 15
Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto (Local area1)
Would you like to experience restaurants and bars LOVED by locals? Hi I am Takeshi, your friendly personal guide who’s passionate about Kyoto’s Bar Hopping scene. On this tour I will guide you to authentic bars and resta
3h from $8800 - 16
Kyoto Sake Tasting & Food Pairing: 5 Local Sakes
• 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 • Beginn
1h from $9000 - 17
Kyoto Sake Tasting: Private Brewery Tour with Inside Access
Most Kyoto sake tours focus on a museum or tasting room. This private tour goes further with a reserved visit to Matsui Sake Brewery, a small working brewery founded in 1726, where guests can enter the actual production
4h from $24000 - 18
Kyoto Private Tour: 1350 Years of History, Hotspots & Hidden Gems
Discover Kyoto with a flexible, customized tour guided by a knowledgeable local expert. Visit top attractions like Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, while exploring hidden spots rich in history and tradition. Enjoy Kyoto’s vi
6h from $248 - 19
Kyoto Gion Night Walk: Geisha Stories with Japanese Whisky & Sake
A 90-minute evening walk through Gion, Kyoto's geisha district, with a local guide. Japanese whisky and local sake are served as we walk. We'll stroll Hanamikoji Street, Yasui Konpiragu, Yasaka Pagoda, Ninenzaka and San
1.5h - 20
Kyoto Izakaya Hopping: Pontocho & Gion Local Food Tour
Experience the real taste of Kyoto! On this walking tour, we explore the vibrant backstreets of Kiyamachi and Pontocho to find the best local spots. Whether you are a foodie or just love a good drink, our local guides wi
3h from $7200 - 21
Private Art Sushi Roll Class in Kyoto
Discover the beauty of Kazarimaki, also known as Art Sushi Rolls in English. Guided by a professional instructor from the prestigious Tokyo Sushi Academy, our teacher is a Kyoto native and a proud member of the Japan Sus
1h from $15000 - 22
Private Nishiki Market Food & Sake Tour by Young Local Guides
Enjoy a private street food and sake tour of Nishiki Market, guided by local student guides who share Kyoto’s food culture from a fresh, local perspective. The tour starts at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, a small shrine at t
2h from $10000 - 23
Japanese Sake Breweries Tour in Fushimi Kyoto
Joining this tour will give you an insight into Japanese history and sake. SAKE Master will tell you the secret of excellent SAKE. You will know the difference with your tongue. Let's have fresh SAKE! You can also enjoy
3h from $16800 - 24
Kyoto: Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour - 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours
Strap in for an electrifying tour through Fushimi’s sake paradise! Start at Gekkeikan, where tradition meets innovation. Dive into the Gekkeikan Museum to uncover the secrets of sake-making with interactive exhibits and
2.5h from $17000 - 25
Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto(Local area2)
Would you like to experience restaurants and bars LOVED by locals? Hi I am Takeshi, your friendly personal guide who’s passionate about Kyoto’s Bar Hopping scene. On this tour I will guide you to authentic bars and resta
3h from $8800 - 26
Kyoto Fushimi District Food and History Tour
The Fushimi district is not about the famous "Fushimi Inari" and its thousand gates. It is about learning more about one of the most significant moments in Japanese history and exploring an area in Kyoto that hasn't been
5h from $12000 - 27
Kyoto: Izakaya & Pub Crawl Guided Walking Tour
[Highlights] ・Sake bars loved by locals ・Tips & Recommendations for Enjoying Kyoto ・Meet new friends along the way ・Discover the secrets of geisha culture and Kyoto’s rich history ・Chance to Spot a Geisha
2h - 28
Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour
Experience the vibrant heart of Kyoto’s historic “Flower Districts,” where tradition and nightlife intertwine in the enchanting streets of Gion and beyond. On this exclusive tour, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds,
3h from $290 - 29
Kyoto Night Food Tour Explore Kiyamachi's Culinary Delights
Delve into Kyoto's vibrant culinary scene with an exclusive night food tour in the iconic Kiyamachi neighborhood. This all-inclusive experience invites you to savor local delicacies while immersing yourself in the cultur
3h from $15600 - 30
Hands-on Sake Tasting 6 Glasses & 150-Year-Old Machiya Tour
Taste and compare 5 premium Japanese sake (6 glasses in total) Learn how sake is made and what to look for when tasting Enjoy a guided tour of a 150-year-old machiya Take home a sake tasting cheat sheet to guide your fut
1.3h - 31
From Kyoto: Premium Seafood Course Lunch on Himeji Hidden Island
*The photos of Ieshima Island are of Courtesy of Himeji City The journey begins with a comfortable ride in a deluxe bus that feels like business class on an airplane, offering an authentic escape into rural Japan, where
9h - 32
Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with Lunch
Step into the heart of Fushimi, one of Japan’s most renowned and oldest sake regions, where centuries of craftsmanship and passion flow like the clear, pristine waters that give life to its legendary brews. Guided by a l
3h from $227 - 33
From Kyoto: Japanese Sword Workshop & Himeji Castle Guided Tour
*The photos of Himeji Castle are of Courtesy of Himeji City Explore the rich history of Himeji area on this 1 day tour from Kyoto, featuring a visit to an authentic swordsmith and the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle
8h from $64103 - 34
Sake and Food Tour in Kyoto with a Chef!
Starting at the Gekkeikan Sake Museum, our walk through the oldest sake brewery in Kyoto will give you a broad understanding of sake making and its history. Enjoy different sakes on location, a knowledge handy for the re
6h from $98000 - 35
Kyoto: Sake Blending and Tasting Experience
・Staff-Guided Workshop: Learn sake history and styles, after that, taste Sake with step-by-step instruction from start to finish. ・Sake Tasting: Sample 12 selected sakes—daiginjo, nama, junmai, and aged—to explore a ful
1.2h - 36
Japanese whiskey tasting; relaxed and educational in the bar
【Comments from the planner】 I’m a professional guide — not a bartender — but I love whisky so much that I ended up creating this tour anyway. I’ve tasted whiskies from all over the world, yet Japanese whisky is still my
1.5h from $36000 - 37
Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour From Kyoto
Spend a few hours in the tranquil town of Fushimi indulging in sips of the best sake Learn about the history of Fushimi and its connection to the water Visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery and see traditional sake making too
3h from $130 - 38
Fushimi Inari and Sake Tasting Tour from Kyoto Station
☆Iconic & Local Culture: Combine a visit to the world-famous Fushimi Inari Shrine with a deep dive into Kyoto's traditional, non-touristy neighborhoods. ☆Exclusive Sake Tasting: Enjoy a 30-minute tasting experience feat
3.5h - 39
Bento and Bicycle Tour of Hidden Kyoto with Local Guides
Discover a slower, more personal side of Kyoto on this small-group bento and bicycle tour. Begin your day with a hands-on bento-making class, preparing a traditional lunch of tamago-yaki, onigiri, and octopus sausages, p
4h from $12000 - 40
Kyoto Matsui Sake Brewery Experience with Tasting
Explore the heart of sake craftsmanship at Matsui Sake Brewery, one of Japan’s oldest producers, in a small-group experience limited to just 13 guests. Discover the history and philosophy behind sake-making, and see the
1.5h from $30000
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