Discover the world of sake with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who spent many years working at a sake brewery in Hyogo.
During the two-hour tasting, you'll have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sake production from a professional insider. We’ll cover how to order and enjoy this quintessential Japanese beverage while we taste several different kinds of sake. Please join Kenji for sake and snacks at a very cool standing bar in central Kyoto!
Group size: 2 - 4 people
Posted By : kmkearsey
My husband and I had a wonderful time learning about sake with Kenji! He is kind and very knowledgeable, and he selected a bunch of tasty sakes for us to try. We're relatively new to sake, and he was able to answer all of our questions and provide a lot of insights into the brewing process and sake as a category in general. We left with a better understanding of how to talk about what we like and dislike, and we were able to purchase a bottle of the sake we liked best, too. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn more about sake while in Kyoto!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 19:46:02 
Posted By : G1373DRdennisp
Kenji is the best! He was extremely prompt in all communications, a real professional, and very knowledgeable about sake.
We met at a very convenient sake bar in central Kyoto and Kenji walked us through the similarities and differences in various sakes (rice used, milling process, yeast selection, etc.). As people who are very into wine, we were naturally curious about the details of sake production. We had many questions, and Kenji answered all of them.
If you want a real highlight during your trip to Japan, seek out Kenji. You won't regret it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 14:58:48
Posted By : TMoorak
Our hotel arranged a sake tasting with Kenji and we had a great time. We met at a sake bar he selected with a wide variety of sakes and he tailored the tour to our requests and then added in a few of his favorites. We had seen articles on up and coming female sake brewers and Kenji selected a variety of them for us to try and the side by side tastings were great. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 16:00:36
Posted By : lindseyc430
Kenji was incredibly knowledgable and attentive. We learned so much during our tasting. We were able to taste so many different types of sake and break each one down. I really discovered what qualities I like and why and what's drive that inclination. We also learned what to look for on the bottle which is knowledge we will definitely use in the future. Thank you Kenji!! We are so grateful.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 20:31:48
Posted By : afL1765BB
In short: great experience! Highly recommended!
We met at a neat sake bar in central Kyoto which is super convenient to get to. We had a very informative, relaxed and enjoyable conversation with a great host. Time just flew by. Kenji knows a ton about sake, but also a whole plethora about many other interesting topics as well. Thanks again, Kenji !
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 06:08:55
Posted By : jegibson10
We had an amazing time sake tasting with Kenji. We learned so much, not just about sake but also about Kyoto and Japanese culture. Kenji happily answered all of our questions and we had a fun afternoon hanging out with him. Looking back on our trip this sake tasting was something that really elevated our experience. We will definitely book with Kenji again on our next trip to Kyoto!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 14:29:27
Posted By : 106aprilq
We had a party of four (two couples), three of whom LOVE sake, and were very excited to learn more about the varieties, brewing process, history, sake terms/jargon, etc. Kenji was able to pencil us in at the last minute and met us at a very cool, convenient sake bar near Nishiki market. It was a perfect option as we were staying in Gion/downtown Kyoto. Many sake tours are in Fushimi, which is a bit of a hike, which doesn't always fit tight travel schedules. We tasted several flights of sake from different regions, and Kenji provided rich context for each, and kindly jotted down notes for us to take home. He was a wonderful host, spoke excellent English, and shared some great Kyoto/Kansai travel resources with us as well. He helped us pick out sake to take home and even took us to Nishiki market to buy delicious Japanese pickles because we expressed an interest during our tasting session. Will definitely be recommending him to our friends in the future. He's a knowledgeable resource regarding sake, the region, and Japan in general. Highly recommend, and the cost is a great bargain for what you get. Thank you, Kenji!
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Posted On : 2024-04-11 01:42:37
Posted By : Inspire05941561922
We had a brilliant Sake tasting afternoon with Kenji, he was so knowledgeable and informative. My husband and I came away with a lot of information about Sake, from how it is made, different types, flavor profiles and understanding the labels.
In total we tried about 12 sakes and had a couple of traditional Japanese side dishes. The venue we went to was very modern and Kenji himself was a kind and lovely person to talk to too. It was a real highlight of the trip, and we would love to do Kenji’s food and sake tasting course next time we are in Japan.
Thank you for a wonderful Evening Kenji, we will be recommending this to everyone, and we look forward to seeing you in the future.
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Posted On : 2024-03-04 20:33:38
Posted By : N3440YClisaa
We had previously experienced a sake tasting in Fushimi, the brewing district of Kyoto, but this time we were eager to try something different and opted for Kenji's sake tasting at a standing sake bar. Kenji, our guide, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, drawing from his extensive experience working in a sake brewery. The standing sake bar boasted a wide variety of sake from various regions, and we were particularly impressed by the unpasteurized sake, which tasted exquisite. I highly recommend Kenji's sake tasting experience in central Kyoto.
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Posted On : 2024-02-12 02:18:06
Posted By : joebL4522TT
We had an excellent time learning about sake with Kenji, an experienced sake sommelier. He provided clear explanations about ingredients, the brewing process, various styles, and how to order and enjoy the beverage, catering to us beginners. The tasting included several kinds of sake, enhancing our understanding. Additionally, the cool standing sake bar, situated in the heart of Kyoto, added to the overall experience. I highly recommend Kenji's sake tasting to anyone interested in sake.
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Posted On : 2024-02-04 17:26:30
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