Kyoto: Luxury Sake, Whiskey, and Cocktail Tour
ID: GYG220635-379233
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the heart of Kyoto and discover the city's famous entertainment districts and center of traditional culture. Enjoy a taste of Japanese sake, whiskey, and unique cocktails on this nightlight tour.
At the heart of Kyoto are the “Flower Districts” around Gion and Pontocho. These are the city’s most famous entertainment districts and the center of traditional culture and nightlife. We will start our tour strolling around a more hidden flower-district. Flower-districts are the historic name for areas with tea houses featuring music and dance performed by Kyoto’s famous geisha.
As dusk falls we will explore the alleys and back streets and make our way to a hidden cocktail bar that has been awarded for their amazing bartenders and gold-star original drink creations. At our first stop we will try local snacks paired with a delicious cocktail of your choice. This hidden gem bar has a few special features– you can even order a drink based on your “mood” just talk to the bar staff and they will make something special just for you!
As the evening deepens we will make 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 of this delicious riverside gem will be sure to entertain us with stories and specialty food. Try a local Kyoto sake and learn about sake (rice wine) and why Kyoto is one of Japan’s best regions for brewing this famous beverage. At this spot we will try the proprietor’s famous “appetizer surprise box” and two small plates- dishes featuring mochi used in surprising ways. You will surely enjoy the signature Kamo tasting dish — the chef’s playful Kyoto take on Peking Duck.
Our final stop is a whiskey tasting at a posh bar in the Pontocho district. Have a chance to try your choice of Japanese whiskies and see why they have become famous the world over. Non-whiskey drinkers can enjoy other beverages. We will pair our final drink with your choice of sweets or bar snacks and finish up the tour with an atmospheric stroll through this lively nightlife district.
Highlights
- Explore small, hidden, and historic streets of Kyoto
- Experience an evening stroll with a local guide
- Try local seasonal dishes and a sake tasting (other beverages also available)
- Visit an award winning bar and try a creative cocktail
- Participate in a classic whisky bar tasting with chocolate pairing (or bar snacks if preferred)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The minimum drinking age is 20
• A copy of your passport information is required for all participants aged 10 and over
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Wearing comfortable shoes for walking is recommended
• Please advise supplier of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
In front of Kyoto Marui Department store "World Clock" at the crossing of Shijo dori -Kawaramachi Subway Station. Staff will be there holding an "Arigato Japan" sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
