Luxury Kyoto Evening Sake Experience

3 hours

Kyoto, Japan

About this activity

Discover Kyoto's rich sake culture on an evening tour featuring tastings, historic sites, and local insights.

Highlights

Explore Kyoto's historic geisha districts
Taste up to 35 varieties of sake
Enjoy traditional Japanese snacks (Otsumami)
Visit iconic landmarks like Kamo River and Pontocho
Learn about sake brewing from local experts

Full description

Immerse yourself in Kyoto's rich sake culture on this evening tour. Begin at a 120-year-old Senbei shop near Sanjo Ohashi, then stroll through Pontocho's charming alleyways to your first sake tasting stop. Capture picturesque moments along the Kamo River and visit Japan's oldest Kabuki theater. Explore the secret geisha district of Miyagawacho, and savor up to 35 varieties of sake paired with traditional Japanese snacks (Otsumami). Guided by local experts, you'll gain insights into sake brewing, flavor profiles, and food pairings, making this experience both educational and delightful. Whether you're a sake enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this tour offers a memorable journey through Kyoto's cultural and culinary heritage.

Included / Excluded

Guided tour through historic geisha districts
Tasting of up to 35 types of sake
Sampling of traditional Japanese snacks (Otsumami)

Gratuity
Transportation costs

Meeting point

Start Location

Honke Funahashiya, 112 中島町 Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

Important information

Know before you book

Tour begins promptly; a 5-minute grace period is allowed for late arrivals
Gratuity and transportation costs are not included in the tour price
Some dietary restrictions may not be accommodated; please inform in advance

Know before you go

Wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking
Bring an umbrella on rainy days
Be prepared for a significant amount of walking

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.9(512 reviews)

21maumau21

Jun 2026

5.0

Unser Guide war super gut drauf und hat uns wirklich ganz viele Geheimtipps gezeigt, in denen überwiegend Japaner waren. Es wart super lecker und führt uns auch in die Resturants im 1. oder 2. Stock, in die wir sonst nie gegangen wären.

jamestH8520ES

Jun 2026

4.0

The Asakusa Twilight Tour was well worth the time. Ray, our guide, covered the interesting historical points of interest as well as those of modern Asakusa. Rays assistance in helping my wife who is blind and in a wheelchair, catered the tour to suite our needs. The evening meal was an interesting experience for us both. Our photos will recall many happy times. Thanks Ray and Arigato.

simongT9274QI

Jun 2026

5.0

Jane had a lot of knowledge on every kind of fish and was all the food she recommended and made us try I loved.