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(544 reviews)

CBinNY

Jul 2026

5.0

Melissa was a fantastic guide! She took us to a variety of delicious spots that we never in a million years would have found on our own. She is knowledgeable, warm, and a delight to be with. Highly recommend! (The meetup point was just a little tough, mostly due to a protest at the station; highly recommend the what3words app to pinpoint an exact location.)

S6235FSjonathant

Jul 2026

5.0

We had a truly wonderful evening at the Evening with Maiko – Special Kaiseki Dinner with a Geisha Performance in Kyoto. The evening was beautifully organised from start to finish and gave us a fascinating insight into a unique part of Japanese culture. The kaiseki dinner was delicious, and the Maiko performance was elegant, graceful and a real privilege to experience. A very special thank you goes to our guide, Yoshiko, who was warm, knowledgeable and engaging throughout the evening. She explained the traditions and customs with great enthusiasm, making the experience both enjoyable and easy to understand. Her passion for Kyoto’s culture really shone through. We would also like to thank the lovely Maiko who performed for us. Although we can’t remember her name, she was incredibly graceful, charming and patient during the performance and question-and-answer session. It was an unforgettable opportunity to see such a beautiful art form up close. This was one of the highlights of our visit to Kyoto, and we would highly recommend it to anyone wanting an authentic and memorable cultural experience. Thank you to everyone involved for such a special evening.

Bernd W

Jul 2026

5.0

The Tour with our guide Miyuki was phantastic.