Luxury Kyoto Evening Sake Experience

What to Expect

Discover the timeless elegance of Kyoto through the world of sake on this immersive evening tour through historic geisha districts and charming traditional neighborhoods. Wander through picturesque alleyways lined with Machiya townhouses while visiting local establishments to sample a carefully selected range of sake from Kyoto and other regions across Japan. Along the way, knowledgeable sake experts and your local guide will introduce you to different styles, flavors, brewing traditions, and the art of pairing sake with Japanese dishes. With delicious food, expert insights, and the beauty of Kyoto's historic streets, this is a memorable way to experience Japan's most iconic beverage.

Please note: Due to legal restrictions at some of the venues visited on this tour, all participants must be 20 years of age or older.

Menu

What's Included:

• Variety of dishes at multiple food stops
• Several drinks
• Sake souvenir
• Sake guide for future personal purchases

Schedule

• 4:15 pm to 4:30 pm - Meet in front of the Honke Funahashiya Senbei Shop.
• 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm - Stroll through Kyoto’s lively drinking district, learn about the city’s sake-making traditions, and enjoy your first sake tasting paired with delicious tapas.
• 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm - Take a scenic walk along the river and learn about Kyoto’s performing arts culture before enjoying a local dish paired with another sake tasting.
• 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm - Explore a quiet Geisha district, discover Maiko and Geiko traditions, and admire Kyoto’s elegant traditional architecture.
• 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Finish with a variety of sake tastings, comparing different flavors and styles as you discover your personal favorite.