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Make your own Sake - It's Brand new SAKE Experience is here! Only in Kyoto -[Downtown][City center][Activities]
"My Sake World," born in Kyoto, is a brand-new type of interactive facility where you can have fun learning about sake and create your very own sake based on your personal taste. By using blending techniques, you can intuitively adjust the flavor profile to craft a unique sake that’s all your own. Since the experience takes place indoors(indoor activities), you can enjoy it even on rainy days in Kyoto.Learn about, enjoy, and create sake. Why not make this a memorable part of your Kyoto trip—whether with friends who love sake, as a couple, or as a group?
My Sake World Kyoto Kawaramachi Branch
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June 22, 2026: [My Sake World Oike bettei] has moved and all operations will be consolidated into the Kyoto Kawaramachi store.
About My Sake World - Only in Kyoto -
Create your own sake(original sake) and enjoy a casual tasting experience.
This is a sake blending experience facility with two locations in Kyoto—one in Karasuma Oike and the other in Shijo Kawaramachi. Through tasting sessions led by staff and guided by their expertise, you can discover your preferred flavor profile and create your very own original sake by blending several varieties. You can take your finished “My Sake” home with you on the same day*.
*Our staff will bottle your order in the "Brewery Room" located in the building next to the tasting facility. / Same-day pickup is available only at our Kyoto Kawaramachi store. / Orders placed at the Oike Annex will be mailed to you at a later date. / We do not ship internationally.
Let’s make My Sake
The Process of Making Your Own Sake
Step 01 Tutorial
Learn about sake
Our expert staff will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the basics of sake.
Step 02 Tasting session
Discover your preferences through tasting
You’ll learn to recognize the characteristics of different drinks and discover your favorite flavors.
Step 03 Blending session
Adjusting the flavor through Blending (You can two rounds of prototyping)
I’ll start blending the sake I’ve selected. This is my first step as a sake blender.
Step 04 You can get a souvenir bottle
Your very own "My Sake" is now ready
After trying two prototypes, we’ll use the recipe you prefer.Simply add your blender’s name, the name of the drink, and other details to complete it. It’s also perfect for creating memories with your spouse or partner.
*At our Kyoto Kawaramachi store, you can pick up your order on the same day. Orders from the Oike Annex will be shipped to your home at a later date.
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More services and experiences to enjoy
Buy Sake
The sake used during the tasting is also available for purchase by the bottle. We carry [HEAVENSAKE], which is exclusive to this location in Kyoto, as well as the blended sake [Assemblage Club]. We welcome customers who visit solely to make a purchase.
One Coin Tasting
You can sample most of the brands we carry. Each tasting is 500 yen. (*HEAVENSAKE is 1,000 yen per glass.) Customers appreciate being able to sample before purchasing, as it gives them peace of mind.
Sake Tasting Course
Each location offers guided sake tasting courses. You can learn about the differences in flavor while experiencing the culture and history, and discover the sake that suits your taste. The sake used in the tasting is also available for purchase by the bottle.
My Sake World Kyoto Kawaramachi
My Sake World Kyoto Kawaramachi is conveniently located within walking distance of Shijo Kiyamachi—Kyoto’s most vibrant shopping district—and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Our spacious venue, which can accommodate up to 30 guests, offers a relaxed atmosphere. This is the perfect spot for SAKE experience.Seated and standing experiences are available. It’s also a popular choice for couples looking to create lasting memories.This Shop is suitable for groups of up to 30 people. It is frequently used for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events and incentive tours.
*Private events for groups of 10 or more are available:
*Projectors and microphones are available for use:
Address: 711 Uematsu-cho, Teramachi-dori Matsubara-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (The shop is located along Teramachi Street.)
Tel: 075-746-2583
Tel. +81-75-764-2583
Tasting & Blending Experience
Fees
5,900 yen (tax included)
Types of Sake Tastings
8 varieties
Number of guests
1-30 pax
Duration of the experience
Approximately 50 minutes, plus about 30 minutes to make the souvenir bottles.
Available booking times
Anytime is fine.
No reservation required.
Last order is at 7:00 PM.Take-home
Your own Sake10 to 30 minutes after the experience.
Tasting Experience: 8 Types of Sake
Fees
3,900 yen (tax included)
Types of Sake Tastings
8 varieties
Number of guests
1-30 pax
Duration of the experience
Approximately 30 minutes
Tasting
Fees
You can enjoy sake from 500 yen per glass.
Group Reservations / Inquiries About On-Site Experiences
At My Sake World Kawaramachi, we can accommodate group reservations for up to 30 guests per session. We can accommodate even larger groups by staggering session times, and we also offer on-site experiences at other venues throughout Kyoto. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your budget, group size, and desired duration. We have experience hosting MICE events and have successfully organized on-site events in Tokyo for groups of up to 80 people.
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One-of-a-kind "My Sake"
You are about to embark on a new taste journey here in Kyoto. It is said that the current methods of sake brewing were established around 400 years ago during the Edo period. And its existence is said to date back more than 2000 years. The culture of sake, deeply intertwined with Japanese culture and spirituality, can still be seen in the lives of Japanese people today. In 2024, "Traditional Japanese Sake Brewing" was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Drinking sake is a cultural experience and a way to understand the Japanese spirit. Please enjoy your "Sake" journey!