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Kyoto and Japanese Sake Tasting in Heritage Garden
・Taste 8 carefully selected, hard-to-find sakes from breweries across Japan. ・Enjoy sake at an intimate 8-seat counter overlooking a Kyoto City-designated scenic garden. ・Experience a special tasting with close-up views of a garden normally closed to the public. ・Discover how Japanese food pairings change the aroma, sweetness, acidity, and flavor of sake. ・Finish with a blind tasting challenge and put your senses to the test. ・Designed to be enjoyable for both sake beginners and experienced
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Overview
・Taste 8 carefully selected, hard-to-find sakes from breweries across Japan. ・Enjoy sake at an intimate 8-seat counter overlooking a Kyoto City-designated scenic garden. ・Experience a special tasting with close-up views of a garden normally closed to the public. ・Discover how Japanese food pairings change the aroma, sweetness, acidity, and flavor of sake. ・Finish with a blind tasting challenge and put your senses to the test. ・Designed to be enjoyable for both sake beginners and experienced sake lovers.
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Before you book
Visit the Zen and Ghibli exhibition in Kyoto featuring Toshio Suzuki's curation from October 2026. New taxi regulations let drivers eject rude passengers — know the etiquette before you ride. Budget ¥15,000–¥25,000 daily for mid-range Kyoto travel including transit, entry fees, and meals.
Osaka rooms run below Tokyo and Kyoto rates, while the Amazing Pass requires tighter break-even checks; use an IC card for other days and check exclusions.
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