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Tours/Kyoto/Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide

Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide

4.8(80)Kyoto1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.8(80)
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
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Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide
Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide

At a glance

Duration
1 hour
Price from
$38 / person
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 80 reviews
Languages
JA, EN
Group
Up to 30 people

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Operator
My Sake World Kyoto-Kawaramachi
Meeting point
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.

Description

Ever wondered what your own taste in sake looks like—literally? At My Sake World Kyoto Kawaramachi, you don't just taste sake, you create it. Never tried sake before? Even better—our friendly English-speaking guides walk you through eight distinct sakes, then help you blend an original bottle using lab-style flasks and pipettes, no experience needed. This isn't a "watch the master" show. It's yours to shape: adjust sweetness, dryness, and aroma until you land on a flavor nobody else has ever made. Take it home in a bottle with a label you designed yourself—a memory made with your own hands, not bought off a shelf. Set in lively Kawaramachi, steps from Nishiki Market and Kiyomizudera, this fully indoor studio reimagines a centuries-old Kyoto blending tradition for today's traveler. Perfect for couples, friends, and curious first-timers who want a hands-on story to tell, not just a photo to post. Come curious, leave with a Kyoto memory only you could have made.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Nov 5
Adult (ages 20+)
$38

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:51 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 4.

Tour Options

Taste, Create Your Sake +Masu 1 hour

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 1 hour

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

Taste, Create Your Sake +Glass 1 hour

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.

What's included

Included
Carefully selected 8 various kinds of sake
Easy-to-follow guided commentary
A tasting guide to record and remember what you tried and created
A bottle of water *For extra, 100 yen per bottle.
Not included
Delivering a sample bottle to anywhere

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
80 reviews
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How it compares in Kyoto

  • Starting price $38 is 51% below the typical $78 for tours of similar length in Kyoto
  • Price unchanged over the last 16 days

Excurgo comparison of 1,615 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • 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)

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide take?

Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide lasts about 1 hour.

How much does Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide cost?

Prices start at $38 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.

Can I cancel Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is 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 is not part of this experience.

What languages is Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide offered in?

The experience is available in JA, EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Kyoto: 8-Sake Tasting & Make Your Own Sake with a Guide worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 80 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by My Sake World Kyoto-Kawaramachi.

Reviews(80)

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$38/ person
4.8(80)
Duration1 hour
LanguagesJA, EN
ConfirmationInstant
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