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Sake and Food Tour in Kyoto with a Chef!
2 Adults x $636.10
$1,272.20
Approx Total
$1,272.20
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Your guide can meet you at your hotel
Private Tour
Your guide is a chef!
Food and drinks (less than$50)
Transportation (less than $30)
Temples/shrines Entrance tickets (less than$40)
Overview
Starting at the Gekkeikan Sake Museum, our walk through the oldest sake brewery in Kyoto will give you a broad understanding of sake making and its history. Enjoy different sakes on location, a knowledge handy for the rest of our tour!
Next, we head to Fushimi Sakagura Koji, the first izakaya on our itinerary for lunch!
Kyoto Beer Lab awaits us next up north, showcasing the local micro-brewery scene.
We'll visit Nishiki Market for street food staples and an understanding of Japanese cuisine fundamentals.
The market leads us to Matsukawa Liquor Shop, a well-kept secret in Kyoto's drinking scene.
Our last stop is Yanagi Koji Taka, a tachinomi-ya (standing bar) specializing in yakitori, with a high-paced, warm atmosphere.
Your guide, a chef with 12 years of expertise in the food and drink industry, will help you discover Japan's unique sake, beer, and enrich your culinary experience!
Pickup points
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ART MON ZEN KYOTO391 Motomachi Furumonzendori Yamato-Oji Higashi Iru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 605-0089
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Itinerary
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
Discover the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum in Kyoto, where you can explore the rich history of sake brewing, enjoy tastings, and learn about traditional Japanese craftsmanship in a historic setting.
1 hour
Fushimi Sake Village
Explore Fushimi Sake Village in Kyoto, a hub of traditional sake breweries. Enjoy sake tastings, learn about brewing techniques, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Japanese sake.
1 hour
Kyoto Beer Lab
Discover Kyoto Beer Lab, a vibrant brewery offering unique craft beers. Enjoy tastings in a lively atmosphere, learn about brewing techniques, and experience the innovative fusion of traditional and modern flavors.
1 hour
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishiki Market, Kyoto's culinary heart, entices with a kaleidoscope of flavors and aromas. Wander through bustling alleys lined with traditional stalls offering fresh seafood, local delicacies, and artisanal crafts, immersing in the essence of Japanese gastronomy. Our culinary guide will delve into the origins and preparation techniques of various types of Japanese cuisine.
1 hour
Matsukawa Liquor Store
Matsukawa liquor shop
30 minutes
Yanagi Koji TAKA
End the tour at Yanagi Koji Taka for a last drink(s) and an early dinner while rubbing shoulders with locals.
1 hour
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Free Cancellation
June 13100% refund
June 14No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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