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Kyoto Sake Experience: 150-Year-Old Machiya & 6 Glasses

5.00
5.0(1 review)
1 hour 15 minutes
Japanese, English, Chinese (China)
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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English
Chinese (China)

1 hour 15 minutes

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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

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

✴︎ Early Summer Special: 15% OFF! (June 13 – July 13) ✴︎ Escape the crowds and step into Kyoto's historic Nishijin district for an exclusive cultural journey combining a fun sake masterclass with a tour of a beautifully preserved estate. Hosted in a cozy, renovated tatami room, this beginner-friendly experience requires no prior knowledge—our team guides you all the way! [ What You Will Experience ] ■ Explore a Historic Gem Take an exclusive tour of a 150-year-old silk merchant’s townhouse (Machiya). Walk through its timeless corridors and feel the authentic atmosphere of old Kyoto. ■ A Friendly Introduction Discover your favorite flavors! You will try 5 carefully selected types of premium Japanese sake (6 glasses in total), learning the simple basics of how different styles and temperatures change the taste. ■ Perfect Umami Pairings Learn the art of food pairing. Each sake is accompanied by delicious, traditional snacks specially chosen to enhance the rich "umami" flavors, showing you how to enjoy sake with food. ■ Master Izakaya Etiquette Learn the fun customs, pouring manners, and easy-to-remember rules of enjoying drinks like a local in a Japanese pub (Izakaya).

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Umami & Sake Tasting

Hands-On Snack Making Dashi Tasting, 3 Premium Sakes

What‘s Included

Craft shopping experience

Sake tasting with 5 premium sakes

A curated selection of umami-rich snacks

Guided Machiya Tour

Cultural etiquette

Public transportation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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  • This experience created many beautiful memories during our trip

    Happiness04341700859,Jun 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We joined a sake culture experience in Kyoto, and we chose this place because of its wonderful atmosphere. It is peaceful, elegant, and truly embodies the essence of Japan. The staff were incredibly welcoming, highly knowledgeable, and patiently answered all of our questions. This experience created many beautiful memories during our trip. It was an outstanding experience, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto.

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