Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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.
Options
Public Train Plan
Private Car Plan
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)
What to expect
Ajiwaikan
45m
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.
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.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
45m · Admission ticket included
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.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
50m · Admission ticket included
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.
40m · Admission ticket included
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.
Uji
45m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Central Gate of JR Kyoto Station (Infront of JR Ticket office)
End point
Central Gate of JR Kyoto Station (Infront of JR Ticket office)
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.
Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
【Private Car】Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
【Public Train】This tour utilizes public transportation. Please be aware that seats are not reserved.
【Public Train】Public transportation may be subject to delays.
Drinking under the age of 20 is prohibited by Japanese law
You can fully customize your itinerary in advance or even on the tour day. Please note that skipping spots does not qualify for a refund. If you wish to add new spots, any extra ticket or transportation fees must be paid on-site.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
