Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier
Your group only — a relaxed, private evening enjoying Japanese food, sake, and the local bar-hopping culture. Pub crawls — or "nomi aruki" in Japan — are a great way to see a lively side of Kyoto most tourists miss. Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier, will take you to two or three spe
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 3hExperience Kyoto's cuisine, culture, and sake like an insider at a "machiya izakaya" (a bar restaurant specializing in drinks and small dishes, set in a traditional Kyoto townhouse). Rub elbows with locals from Kyoto at one of their favorite neighborhood "standing bars." Savor high-quality sake and Japanese craft beer at venues that specialize in them. For each tour, the selection of venues (2 - 3 in total) will be determined by your own tastes and preferences.
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Not suitable for individuals under 20 years of age, due to the legal drinking age in Japan
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