Kyoto Sake Tasting with Sushi Omakase: 8+ varieties
Taste your way through Japan's sake regions without leaving Kyoto
Unlimited Japanese sake tasting with 8+ varieties and a 10-piece sushi omakase featuring premium tuna, held in central Kyoto with English-speaking staff. The sake lineup rotates seasonally, and the experience runs 75 minutes. Minimum age is 20; not recommended for pregnant travelers.
The Experience
What separates this from a standard sushi dinner is the sake pairing structure: you taste 8 or more varieties across 75 minutes, each one chosen to show a different region or brewing style of Japan. The staff speaks English and walks you through what you're tasting — the flavor profile, the origin, how it pairs with what's in front of you. The sushi arrives as a 10-piece omakase built around premium tuna, so the chef is responding to what the sake calls for, not the other way around.
The sake selection changes with the season, which means the pairing shifts too. You're not working through a fixed menu; you're tasting what's current. The space itself is in central Kyoto, designed for this kind of focused tasting rather than a loud dining room. The pace is unhurried — 75 minutes is long enough to sit with each sake, taste it, talk about it, eat, and move to the next one without rushing.
What’s included
- Unlimited tasting of 8+ Japanese sake varieties over 75 minutes.
- 10-piece sushi omakase with premium tuna.
- English-speaking staff throughout.
Operated by SUSHI GARYU
Is this one for you?The sake rotates by season, so you're tasting what's current rather than a fixed menu — book this if you want to understand how Japanese sake changes across the year and regions, not just try one or two bottles.
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Top questions
How many different sake varieties will I taste?
Eight or more Japanese sake varieties, with the specific selection rotating by season. The staff will explain each one as you taste it.
What exactly is the sushi omakase?
A 10-piece omakase featuring carefully selected premium tuna. The chef prepares it to complement the sake you're tasting throughout the experience.
Is there a language barrier if I don't speak Japanese?
English-speaking staff are available throughout the entire tasting, so they can explain the sake, the sushi, and the pairings as you go.
How long does the whole experience take?
The sake tasting runs 75 minutes, which is the core of the experience. Plan for about 90 minutes total to account for arrival and settling in.
What's the minimum age to participate?
The minimum age is 20 years old. The experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Kyoto Sake Tasting with Sushi Omakase: 8+ varieties
1h 30m · EN · JA
from JP¥ 9,405 per person
★★★★★★★★★★2.001 review
