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Kyoto: Sake Tasting & 150-Year-Old Merchant's Townhouse Tour
$56.49
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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
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
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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.
■ 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.
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Kyoto: Sake Tasting & 150-Year-Old Merchant's Townhouse Tour
$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!