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Hands-on Sake Tasting 6 Glasses & 150-Year-Old Machiya Tour
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$50.21
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Guided Tour of a 150-year-old Machiya in Kyoto offers a unique blend of cultural immersion and culinary delight. This experience invites you to savor sake and umami-rich snacks while learning about traditional Japanese customs.
- 🍶 Tour a historic 150-year-old silk merchant’s townhouse (Machiya) and walk through its timeless corridors, soaking in the authentic atmosphere of old Kyoto.
- 🍶 Taste 5 carefully selected types of premium Japanese sake (6 glasses in total) while discovering how different styles and temperatures enhance the flavor profiles.
- 🍱 Enjoy delicious, traditional snacks paired with each sake to elevate your tasting experience and learn the art of food pairing.
- 🍶 Gain insights into izakaya etiquette, including pouring manners and customs, to enjoy drinks like a local.
- 🛍️ Browse a shop featuring authentic Japanese crafts and take home a piece of Kyoto's rich culture.
- 🚉 Public transportation included for your convenience, making it easy to access this cultural gem.
- 👨🏫 An English-speaking human tour guide will provide you with expert insights throughout the experience.
- ⏳ The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, providing ample time for learning and tasting.
- ✨ Special offer: Early Summer Special with 15% OFF from June 13 to July 13!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Umami & Sake Tasting
Hands-On Snack Making
Dashi Tasting, 3 Premium Sakes
Hands-On Snack Making
Dashi Tasting, 3 Premium Sakes
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Sake tasting cheat sheet
- Guided introduction to JURAKU and its history
- Traditional Japanese snacks
- Cultural etiquette
- Guided premium sake tasting
- Additional food or beverages not specified
- Transportation
Meeting point
Access: 5-min walk from "Imadegawa Jofukuji" bus stop / 19-min walk from "Imadegawa Sta."
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."
Landmarks: Next to Honryu-ji Temple / Near Tori Iwarou restaurant.
Appearance: A historic building with a blue curtain.
Explore the fascinating world of Japanese sake through a guided tasting experience in one of Kyoto's quiet historic neighborhoods. From delicate aromas to rich umami and crisp finishes, discover the variety of flavors that make sake such an important part of Japanese food culture.
【Taste & Compare 5 Premium Sake】
Sample five carefully selected sakes from across Japan, comparing floral aromas, rich umami, and crisp finishes — paired with Japanese bites chosen to bring out each one's character. Vegan and allergy-friendly options are available on request. Take home a sake tasting cheat sheet to guide your future choices.
【A Philosopher's Toast 】
JURAKU sits in Nishijin, the Kyoto neighborhood where philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901-1963) once lived and worked. Raise your glass in the same quiet corner of Nishijin that shaped his thinking, away from Kyoto's busiest tourist areas.
【Create a Personalized Journey】
Want to discover more of Japanese culture? Add an optional cultural experience* to your visit.
*The optional cultural experiences vary by season. Please check our website for the latest updates.
【Taste & Compare 5 Premium Sake】
Sample five carefully selected sakes from across Japan, comparing floral aromas, rich umami, and crisp finishes — paired with Japanese bites chosen to bring out each one's character. Vegan and allergy-friendly options are available on request. Take home a sake tasting cheat sheet to guide your future choices.
【A Philosopher's Toast 】
JURAKU sits in Nishijin, the Kyoto neighborhood where philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901-1963) once lived and worked. Raise your glass in the same quiet corner of Nishijin that shaped his thinking, away from Kyoto's busiest tourist areas.
【Create a Personalized Journey】
Want to discover more of Japanese culture? Add an optional cultural experience* to your visit.
*The optional cultural experiences vary by season. Please check our website for the latest updates.
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Hands-on Sake Tasting 6 Glasses & 150-Year-Old Machiya Tour
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$50.21
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!