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Authentic Sake Tasting and Cultural Experience in a Kyoto Machiya
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Activity of a 150-year-old Machiya (90-min plan only) Savor the rich flavors of sake and umami-rich snacks in a serene setting Enjoy a cultural etiquette show and learn about Japanese drinking customs Discover the history of Nishijin merchants and the art of sake brewing Browse a shop featuring authentic Japanese crafts and take a piece home
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Machiya Tour (90-min plan only)
Craft shopping experience
A curated selection of umami-rich snacks
Sake tasting with 5 to 7 premium sakes
Cultural etiquette show
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
聚らく JURAKU - Kyoto Cultural Hub
Access: 5-min walk from ""Imadegawa Jofukuji"" bus stop / 19-min walk from "Imadegawa Sta."
Directions: Walk 80m west from ""Itsutsuji-Chiekoin"" intersection.
Landmarks: Next to Honryu-ji Temple / Near Tori Iwarou restaurant.
Appearance: A historic building with a blue curtain.
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Important Information
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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About
Activity of a 150-year-old Machiya (90-min plan only) Savor the rich flavors of sake and umami-rich snacks in a serene setting Enjoy a cultural etiquette show and learn about Japanese drinking customs Discover the history of Nishijin merchants and the art of sake brewing Browse a shop featuring authentic Japanese crafts and take a piece home
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Machiya Tour (90-min plan only)
Craft shopping experience
A curated selection of umami-rich snacks
Sake tasting with 5 to 7 premium sakes
Cultural etiquette show
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
聚らく JURAKU - Kyoto Cultural Hub
Access: 5-min walk from ""Imadegawa Jofukuji"" bus stop / 19-min walk from "Imadegawa Sta."
Directions: Walk 80m west from ""Itsutsuji-Chiekoin"" intersection.
Landmarks: Next to Honryu-ji Temple / Near Tori Iwarou restaurant.
Appearance: A historic building with a blue curtain.
This is not just a tasting — It's your ultimate guide to enjoying sake like a local! Step away from the busy streets and into a world that has remained unchanged for 150 years.
■ An Education of the Living History Before the tasting begins, your host walks you through the 150-year-old townhouse — its architecture, the stories of the Nishijin silk merchants who lived here, and the quiet philosophy embedded in every room. ■ The Art of Sake & Izakaya Etiquette Move to our comfortable tasting room and start with a fun cultural story teaching you real Japanese drinking etiquette. Learn why you should never pour for yourself (""Tejaku"") and how to share a drink with true ""Omotenashi"" (hospital...
