Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour
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Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour
By Arigato Japan
Come enjoy an evening of local food and drink pairings with us! As dusk falls we will explore the alleys and back streets and make our way to a hidden-gem, cocktail bar that has been awarded for their amazing bartenders and gold star original drink creations. We will try local snacks paired with a delicious cocktail of your choice.
As evening deepens we will lend 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 will be sure to entertain us with stories, specialty food and Kyoto Sake. We will try his famous “appetizer surprise box” and two small plate dishes featuring mochi used in surprising ways.
Our final stop is whisky tasting in the Pontocho district (other beverages are also available). We will pair it with your choice of sweets or bar snacks and finish up the tour with an atmospheric stroll through this lively nightlife district.
from per adult
$291.00
from per adult
$291.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 20-80, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Sake, cocktail, whisky and other beverage tastings included.
- Dinner in a restaurant with specialty dishes.
- Local snacks paried with famous Kyoto Whiskey.
- Try local dishes at 4 food stops
- Local English speaking guide
What's not included- Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- Gratuity
- Transportation costs
- Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
- Departure details
- 68 Shinchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8001, Japan Meet up point: In front of Kyoto Marui Department store WORLD CLOCK at the crossing of Shijo dori -Kawaramachi Subway Station 京都マルイ Address: 68 Shinchō, Shimogyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 〒600-8001 京都府京都市下京区真町６８ Access: Kawaramachi Subway Station
Return details- Idumoya, 173-2 Kashiwayachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8014, Japan End point: Pontocho area
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31383P52- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Adults 20 years old and above only
- For solo travelers, please email us
- Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free friendly
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour
- Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- How much is Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour?
- Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour price starts from $291.00. Discover and book Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour cancellation policy?
- Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour?
- Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour is hosted by Arigato Japan. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Arigato Japan on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31383P52
Itinerary
- You'll start at68 Shinchō68 Shinchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8001, JapanMeet up point: In front of Kyoto Marui Department store WORLD CLOCK at the crossing of Shijo dori -Kawaramachi Subway Station 京都マルイ Address: 68 Shinchō, Shimogyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 〒600-8001 京都府京都市下京区真町６８ Access: Kawaramachi Subway StationSee address & details
- 1Kyoto Kawaramachi GardenStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 2GionStop: 3 hoursSee detailsPass byKyōto Shijo Minami-zaNishiki MarketKyoto-Daijingu ShrineYasaka ShrineGion Shirakawa
- You'll end atIdumoya173-2 Kashiwayachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8014, JapanEnd point: Pontocho areaSee address & details
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This experience only has a few reviews, but you can read what other travelers have to say about the operator.
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We just spent the most amazing evening with our tour guide Sae. She spoke impeccable English (for which we were ver…
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00Beautiful tour, worst meal in Japan!
Marie was fun, knowledgeable and engaging with our teen kids and us. We learned tons and stopped at a few sweets st…
Kristin A
00Delicious, informative, and memorable
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00We are not tea enthusiasts. This tour was still a highlight.
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We did a virtual guided tour with Alex and had such a great time and experience. We learned so much about the cultu…
EmmaP3093
00A must do
More then expected, Thomas the guide was great, interesting and informative guide that included the context if matc…
tokyoterri
00a fantastic escape!
actually I took this one in March this crazy year, and it was a perfect escape! Looking at the trees was like being…
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00Disappointed
We did this tour in April of 2019 not 2020 as suggested below. I don't know why Arigato is asking for our review no…
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Favorite part was going to places that we never would’ve stopped otherwise. That, and having tables reserved for u…
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Tamatha F
Boston, MA1 contribution
I’m a tour operator who works with Arigato Japan and was thrilled to partake in one of their tours on a business trip. Thomás, my guide, was very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. We checked out very local places that would be difficult to find as a non resident. Thank you for a wonderful and delicious evening!
Written December 15, 2019
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YAY so glad you enjoyed your Kyoto cocktail, sake and whisky tour. We have a similar tour in Tokyo if you are visiting there sometime soon?
Written December 18, 2019
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Nick S
Perth, Australia32 contributions
Sep 2019
The guides took us to several unobtrusive bars with distinct atmospheres and wined and dined us with local specialty foods and liquors. We stayed on after the tour at a bar with a live jazz ensemble and excellent cocktails and Japanese whiskies. Also included was a guide to the different cultures of the large cities of Japan and the world of the geek (geisha). 5 stars
Written September 15, 2019
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YAY! thank you for this great review It was our real pleasure to tour with you both. hope your journey through Japan was delicious! <3 Lauren
Written September 22, 2019
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Jada
9 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Had a fantastic time on the tour and immensely enjoyed all the bars and restaurants our very knowledgeable guide, Gabriela, took us too. Even after living in Japan for 5 months, I was able to try foods I'd never had before and learn interesting things not only about the food and drinks we had and the places we visited, but also more broadly about Japanese culture and society as a whole. The people who worked at each spot we went to were also extremely nice and engaging. Gabriela was friendly, personable, and gave both excellent recommendations on things to order and fresh insight into life in Japan. 10/10 recommend.
Written July 28, 2019
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WOW thank you for the wonderful review. Gabi is a superstar guide and we are so glad you enjoyed exploring with her. We feel our tours are good even for people who have travelled here before or live in Japan. I myself, learn something new every day even after living here for many years!
Written July 28, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi. I was wondering if there is a way to accomidate 12 ppl on this tour?
