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Kyoto: Sake Tasting & 150-Year-Old Merchant's Townhouse Tour

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$56.49
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Guided tour of a 150-year-old Machiya
Savor the rich flavors of sake and umami-rich snacks in a serene setting
Learn a cultural etiquette and Japanese drinking customs
Discover the history of Nishijin merchants and the art of sake brewing
Browse a shop featuring authentic Japanese crafts and take a piece home
Sake Tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

  • Sake tasting with 6 premium sakes
  • Cultural etiquette
  • Guided Machiya Tour
  • A curated selection of umami-rich snacks
  • Craft shopping experience
  • Public transportation

Meeting point
Access: 5-min walk from ""Imadegawa Jofukuji"" bus stop / 19-min walk from "Imadegawa Sta." Directions: Walk 80m west from ""Itsutsuji-Chiekoin"" intersection. Landmarks: Next to Honryu-ji Temple / Near Tori Iwarou restaurant. Appearance: A historic building with a blue curtain.
Return details
Access: 5-min walk from ""Imadegawa Jofukuji"" bus stop / 19-min walk from "Imadegawa Sta." Directions: Walk 80m west from ""Itsutsuji-Chiekoin"" intersection. Landmarks: Next to Honryu-ji Temple / Near Tori Iwarou restaurant. Appearance: A historic building with a blue curtain.

This is not just a sake tasting — it's your guide to enjoying sake like a local. Step away from the busy streets and into a world unchanged for 150 years.

■ A Guided Tour of Living History
Your host walks you through the 150-year-old townhouse — its architecture, the stories of the Nishijin silk merchants who lived here, and the quiet philosophy embedded in every room.

■ Sake & Izakaya Etiquette
Learn real Japanese drinking etiquette. You'll leave ready to make friends at any local pub!

■ 6 Sakes & Umami Pairings (Standard Plan)
Learn how to read a sake label, understand polishing ratios, and taste 6 distinct premium sakes. Pair them with umami-rich snacks.

■ Optional Plan: Umami Meets Sake — Dashi & Sake Experience
Want to go deeper into Japanese food culture? Upgrade your booking to this exclusive hands-on experience.【Please note: This option replaces the standard 6-sake tasting with a specialized 3-sake and dashi pairing.】
✴︎Taste and compare three foundational Japanese broths — kombu, bonito, and a master blend.
✴︎Craft your own custom dashi soy sauce from scratch, and use it to prepare a fresh silken tofu appetizer.
✴︎Enjoy your homemade snack with 3 premium sake pairings.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Kyoto: Sake Tasting & 150-Year-Old Merchant's Townhouse Tour

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $56.49
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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