Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto
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4.8/5
Based on 37 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto worth booking?
Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto is a 1-hour experience in Kyoto, Japan, from $3900 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 37 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (37)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $3900 per person
Most tastings let you sample. Ours lets you create. Taste and compare 8 carefully selected premium sakes from breweries across Japan, then blend your own one-of-a-kind bottle to take home. It is a well-designed program t
What you get
- Alcoholic beverages
- Easy-to-follow guided commentary
- A tasting guide to record and remember what you tried and created
- Bottled water
About this experience
Most tastings let you sample. Ours lets you create. Taste and compare 8 carefully selected premium sakes from breweries across Japan, then blend your own one-of-a-kind bottle to take home. It is a well-designed program that allows you to perceive the differences through direct experience, even without specialized knowledge of sake. — a process past guests have called "true alchemy." No sake knowledge needed, and it's just as fun for non-drinkers exploring flavor and aroma. Guided by English-speaking, sake-passionate staff in a fully indoor setting, perfect for a rainy day and just minutes from Kiyomizudera and Nishiki Market. A unique program devised by Kenshi Ueyama, the official Sake Ambassador known as "Mr. Sake." Enjoy a creative sake experience in Kyoto, Sake District !
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Easy-to-follow guided commentary
- A tasting guide to record and remember what you tried and created
- Bottled water
Not included
- Delivering a sample bottle to anywhere
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kyoto
8 minutes on foot from Hankyu Line Kyoto "Kawaramachi station" or from Keihan Line "Kiyomizu Gojo station". 10 minutes by taxi from "Kyoto station". At the gate, there is a beige curtain with the shop's logo on it. Going further in, you will find the reception desk.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
8 minutes on foot from Hankyu Line Kyoto "Kawaramachi station" or from Keihan Line "Kiyomizu Gojo station". 10 minutes by taxi from "Kyoto station". At the gate, there is a beige curtain with the shop's logo on it. Going further in, you will find the reception desk.
Options you can book
Taste, Create Your Sake +Glass
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes: Approx. 50 min (+10-30 min bottling time for your Sake) Sake: Tasting of 8 types of sake from breweries across Japan Original Sake Bottle & Tasting: Take home the sake bottle you blended yourself, plus an original My Sake World logo-engraved tasting glass as a souvenir.
Taste, Create Your Sake +Masu
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes: Approx. 50 min (+10-30 min bottling time for your Sake) Sake: Tasting of 8 types of sake from breweries across Japan Original Sake Bottle & Masu : Take home the sake bottle you blended yourself, plus an original My Sake World logo-engraved acrylic masu cup as a souvenir.
Taste, Create Your Own Sake
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes Sake: Tasting of 8 types of sake from breweries across Japan Your Own Sake Bottle: Your own blended sake bottle to take home
12 Types Sake Tasting
Duration: 30 minutes sake: Tasting of 12 types of sake from breweries across Japan Excludes Sake-Creating: Does not include the sake-creating experience.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- My Sake World Kyoto-Kawaramachi
Know before you go
- 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
- Basically we serve this as standing style. If you need a chair, please ask us before you visit since we have limited ones. (Maximum 6)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 37 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
37 verified traveler reviews for Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
August 24th
It was fun because I could also get to know my preferred sake by blending it for the first time.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
It was fun!
It was so wonderful that I could mix sake I was interested in and create my own original sake! It's irresistible for sake lovers!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great experience! Taste and create your own sake!
Amazing experience! Not only is it a tasting but you get to mix your own sake for your own bottle to take home (included in the price). She tells you about the history of it and is very knowledgable. Beautiful store and so happy we did it!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed creating your own blend and taking home a bottle that's uniquely yours — that hands-on part is what makes this such a unique experience in Kyoto, beyond a typical sake tasting. We're also happy to hear our staff's passion for sake history came through; she'll be delighted to know it made your visit special. Thank you for the kind words about our store, and we hope to welcome you back to My Sake World again soon! — My Sake World
via Tripadvisor
Sake tasting experience
I was able to sample eight types of sake and learned that sake has a wide variety of flavors. It was also fun to choose 2 to 4 types from the samples and create an original blend.
Response from the operator: この度はご来店・口コミのご投稿をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。8種類の日本酒を飲み比べていただく中で、それぞれの味わいの違いを発見していただけたこと、そして2〜4種類をお好みで組み合わせてオリジナルの一杯を創り上げる体験をお楽しみいただけたこと、大変嬉しく存じます。同じ日本酒でも組み合わせ次第で全く違う表情を見せる、My Sake Worldならではの日本酒体験を、これからもぜひ多くの方に知っていただきたいと思っております。またのご来店、心よりお待ちしております。 ——My Sake World
via Tripadvisor (translated)
First sake blend
You explained it very carefully. It was fun.
Response from the operator: この度は口コミのご投稿をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。スタッフの説明を楽しんでいただけたとのこと、大変嬉しく存じます。日本酒と一言でいっても、蔵や造りによって驚くほど個性が異なります。そうした奥深さを、8種類の飲み比べとオリジナルブレンドを通じて楽しみながら感じていただけるよう、スタッフ一同これからも丁寧なご案内を心がけてまいります。またのご来店を心よりお待ちしております。 ——My Sake World
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 20+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $3900 to $7900
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kyoto.
How much does Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto cost?
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Prices start at $3900 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kyoto usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kyoto is not rushed.
Is Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 37 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kyoto, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 20. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kyoto can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kyoto and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sake Tasting & Original Sake Creating Experience in Kyoto start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kyoto within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kyoto?
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On Outty we rank every Kyoto experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option, Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto, Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kyoto?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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