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Kyoto Matsui Sake Brewery Experience with Tasting

Kyoto, Japanby Yummy Guide

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 13 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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 moromi fermenting mash up close—an opportunity rarely available to the public. Conclude your visit with a tasting of rare and limited-edition sake, offering a deeper appreciation of this traditional Japanese beverage. Whether you are a seasoned sake enthusiast or new to sake, this experience provides a unique insight into Japan’s sake culture. Small-group experience limited to 13 guests Discover the history and philosophy behind Matsui Sake Brewery See the moromi fermenting mash up close, a rare behind-the-scenes experience Taste rare and limited-edition sake

What's included

  • Guided visit to Matsui Sake Brewery
  • Exclusive tasting session of rare and limited-edition sake
  • Private transportation
  • Dishes or additional drinks
  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

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    Matsui Sake Brewery

    1.5 hours

    Visit Matsui Sake Brewery and learn about its history, philosophy, and traditional sake-making process. See the moromi (fermenting mash) up close and discover how rice, water, and fermentation come together to create sake. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of rare and limited-edition sake, allowing you to compare different aromas and flavors.

Meeting and pickup

Please come directly to the entrance. If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside. Brewery staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.

End point

Please come directly to the entrance. If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside. Brewery staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.

Good to know

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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