Kyoto Sake Tasting with Sake Sommelier and Appetizer Pairings - Shared Plan

Explore Kyoto's sake with a sake sommelier in a shared tasting that includes a welcome drink, 7 sakes, and paired appetizers.

Getting started

Arrive at Sanjo Chasuian a little before your scheduled start time and check in for your shared seating with other participants. After a brief introduction from your sake sommelier, you take your seat at either a table or in a Japanese-style room. The first pour, your welcome drink, is served to start the session.

What to expect

Sanjo Chasuian sake tasting

This experience takes place at Sanjo Chasuian in Kyoto, one of Japan's renowned sake regions, in a venue designed for international visitors with explanations conducted in English. You join a shared plan, sitting with other guests as you explore the deep world of sake and how it connects to Kyoto's history and food culture.

Features

• A sake sommelier-led tasting and guidance anchors the entire session, as your expert host explains the types of sake, how to read labels, and how Kyoto fits into Japan's broader sake culture.
• You begin with a welcome drink, then taste 7 types of sake, for a total of 8 types, each paired with carefully selected appetizers so you can discover your own preferences and food pairings.
• An overview of sake history and culture is woven into the tasting, so you learn about production methods and regional differences while you observe color, aroma, and flavor changes from glass to glass.
• The option to purchase sake and sakeware on-site is available at the end of the session, giving you the chance to take home your favorite sake or sakeware that you tried during the tasting.

Wrapping up

After the final pairing, you can make any purchases of sake or sakeware you have chosen on-site, then depart Sanjo Chasuian using the nearby public transportation or your preferred route back.