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Kyoto Food Culture Sake Matcha Fermentation Discovery Tour
Kyoto
About
Discover the food culture of Kyoto. Enjoy a modern, healthy lunch at a restaurant specializing in fermented foods. Savor a tasting of three Japanese sakes within a traditional sake brewery. Admire the majestic beauty of the famed Byodoin Temple (Phoenix Hall). Learn the art of preparing and savoring matcha at a historic tea shop.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking Guide
Matcha Experience Fee
Admission Fee for Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
Transportation Fees (for Public Transport Plan)
Vehicle Cost (for Private Car Plan)
Lunch
Admission Fee for Byodo-in Temple (Phoenix Hall)
Meeting Points
Departure
Kyoto Station
Central Gate of JR Kyoto Station (Infront of JR Ticket office)
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
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You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
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If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Kyoto Food Culture Sake Matcha Fermentation Discovery Tour
Kyoto
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About
Discover the food culture of Kyoto. Enjoy a modern, healthy lunch at a restaurant specializing in fermented foods. Savor a tasting of three Japanese sakes within a traditional sake brewery. Admire the majestic beauty of the famed Byodoin Temple (Phoenix Hall). Learn the art of preparing and savoring matcha at a historic tea shop.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking Guide
Matcha Experience Fee
Admission Fee for Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
Transportation Fees (for Public Transport Plan)
Vehicle Cost (for Private Car Plan)
Lunch
Admission Fee for Byodo-in Temple (Phoenix Hall)
Meeting Points
Departure
Kyoto Station
Central Gate of JR Kyoto Station (Infront of JR Ticket office)
Return
Itinerary
1
Kyoto
Kyoto Food Culture Museum Ajiwaikan
Dedicated to the history and essence of Kyoto's cuisine, this museum offers detailed exhibitions on culinary heritage and cooking implements. You may also participate in a dashi (broth) tasting experience, if available during your visit.
45 minutes
2
Kyoto
Kamoshika Lunch & Shopping (60 minutes / Lunch Fee Included)
Enjoy a healthy modern lunch at Kamoshika, a restaurant dedicated to fermented foods, and browse a shop full of miso, pickles, and koji-based goodies.
1 hour
3
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine
It is Kyoto's most important Shinto shrine, dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and prosperity. It is globally famous for its spectacular path that winds up the mountain, featuring thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates donated by individuals and businesses.
45 minutes
4
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum in Fushimi and sample three varieties of sake in Kyoto’s historic brewing district.
Enjoy hearing about episodes and stories related to the history of sake brewing and sake culture there.
50 minutes
5
Byodo-in Hoodo
Byodoin Temple (Phoenix Hall)
It is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its elegant Phoenix Hall (Hoo-do), an iconic example of Heian period architecture. The hall is featured on the back of the Japanese ¥10 coin and is famous for reflecting beautifully over the surrounding pond. It houses a magnificent statue of Amida Buddha.
40 minutes
6
Uji
Mitsuboshien Kanbayashi Sannyu Honten
Learn the traditional method of preparing authentic Japanese matcha by grinding Uji tea leaves using a stone mill. You will then use a tea whisk to prepare your own cup, which you can enjoy with a sweet treat. This is a relaxed, hands-on experience that allows everyone to connect with the spirit of the tea ceremony tradition.
