Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour
3 hours
From 17:00
Group 1+
English
3 hours
17:00
What you'll do
Come enjoy an evening of local food and drink pairings with us! As dusk falls we will explore the alleys and back streets and make our way to a hidden-gem, cocktail bar that has been awarded for their amazing bartenders and gold star original drink creations. We will try local snacks paired with a delicious cocktail of your choice. As evening deepens we will lend our way around the small side streets and see some of the best views of Japan’s ancient capital. Our next stop will be a restaurant in a family home that dates from over 100 years ago. The host will be sure to entertain us with stories, specialty food and Kyoto Sake. We will try his famous “appetizer surprise box” and two small plate dishes featuring mochi used in surprising ways. Our final stop is whisky tasting in the Pontocho district (other beverages are also available). We will pair it with your choice of sweets or bar snacks and finish up the tour with an atmospheric stroll through this lively nightlife district.
Itinerary
- 1Let's meet here and then follow our guide on this 3-hour tour of the small hidden streets of Gion, Kyoto.
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3-hour tour of the small hidden streets of Gion, Kyoto: Enjoy an evening stroll with a local and friendly guide, Taste local and seasonal dishes and enjoy Sake tasting, Visit an award-winning bar and try a creative cocktail, Get insights into local life and Japanese culture!
- 3
Minami-za
- 4
Nishiki Market
- 5
Kyoto-Daijingu Shrine
- 6
Yasaka Jinja
- 7
Gion Shirakawa
- 8
Pontochō alley
What's Included
Sake, cocktail, whisky and other beverage tastings included.
Dinner in a restaurant with specialty dishes.
Local snacks paried with famous Kyoto Whiskey.
Try local dishes at 4 food stops
Local English speaking guide
What's not included
Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
Gratuity
Transportation costs
Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Meeting Points
Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden WORLD MAP at the crossing of Shijo Dori at Kawaramachi Subway Station (６８ Shinchō, Shimogyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8001)
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Adults 20 years old and above only
For solo travelers, please email us
Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free friendly
• Minimum drinking age is 20 years. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Please be there 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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