Kyoto: Sake Tasting Journey to Two Iconic Breweries
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is not just a sake tasting—it’s a deep cultural immersion into Kyoto’s living heritage. Unlike tours that visit only one location, this experience brings you to two of Kyoto’s most respected and contrasting breweries: Sasaki Brewery and Matsui Brewery. Guided by a seasoned sake expert, you'll gain rare insight into the subtle differences in brewing philosophy, taste, and tradition. What truly sets this tour apart is the unhurried pace and depth of storytelling. With ample time at each brewery, you won’t feel rushed—you’ll be able to engage all five senses, ask questions, and truly connect with the heart of Japan’s sake culture. Whether you're a sake novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this tour offers an enriching, authentic, and memorable Kyoto experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour of Sasaki Brewery
- Sake tasting experience at both breweries
- Guided tour of Matsui Brewery
Itinerary
Located in a quiet, traditional neighborhood of Kyoto, Sasaki Brewery is a family-run sake brewery with deep roots in the city’s cultural heritage. Known for its refined and elegant brews, Sasaki Brewery carries forward centuries of craftsmanship while continuing to innovate. During your visit, you’ll learn about their time-honored brewing techniques and philosophy, passed down through generations. The tasting here features sake that embodies the elegance of Kyoto—delicate, smooth, and full of nuance.
Nestled near the banks of the Kamo River, Matsui Brewery represents a harmonious blend of tradition and originality. With a history that stretches back over a century, this brewery is known for crafting sake with bold character and rich flavor profiles. At Matsui, you’ll discover how local ingredients and Kyoto’s pure water come together in the brewing process. Their sake offerings often highlight seasonal expressions and distinctive tasting notes that showcase their creative spirit.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point is in front of the Shimotachiuri Police Box. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. For detailed location information, please refer to the map.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- DeepExperience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 41% above the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 746 of 1713.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.
The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.
Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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