Koji Making & Sake Pairing in Umekoji
From ¥75,600 for up to 2 guests · 2.5 hours
Make koji in a traditional koji room a short walk from Kyoto Station, then taste fermented snacks with seasonal sake.
- Where
- Kyoto
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Group size
- 1–8 guests
A 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station, a bright, modern fermentation workshop introduces you to koji, the ingredient at the heart of sake and many Japanese fermented foods, with a koji master as your teacher.
You learn how koji is made in a traditional koji room, then taste fermented, koji-based snacks with up to four seasonal sakes. Non-alcoholic drinks are available on request, and you take home a pack of dried koji.
What is included
- Koji-making lesson with a koji master
- Fermented snacks with up to four sakes
- A pack of dried koji to take home
- English-speaking guide
Host and place
Hosted by A koji master
Meeting point Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 11 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
Can I have non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes. Non-alcoholic drinks are available on request.
How long is Koji Making & Sake Pairing in Umekoji?
Koji Making & Sake Pairing in Umekoji lasts 2.5 hours.
How much does Koji Making & Sake Pairing in Umekoji cost?
From ¥75,600 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 8 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 11 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 8 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Kyoto. Meeting point: Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Koji-making lesson with a koji master, Fermented snacks with up to four sakes, A pack of dried koji to take home and English-speaking guide.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
