Umami cooking (+30 min)
Hands-On Snack Making
Dashi Tasting, 3 Premium Sakes
Calligraphy (+30 min)
Explore the fascinating world of Japanese sake through a guided tasting experience in one of Kyoto's quiet historic neighborhoods. From delicate aromas to rich umami and crisp finishes, discover the variety of flavors that make sake such an important part of Japanese food culture.
【Taste & Compare 5 Premium Sake】
Sample five carefully selected sakes from across Japan, comparing floral aromas, rich umami, and crisp finishes — paired with Japanese bites chosen to bring out each one's character. Vegan and allergy-friendly options are available on request. Take home a sake tasting cheat sheet to guide your future choices.
【A Philosopher's Toast 】
JURAKU sits in Nishijin, the Kyoto neighborhood where philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901-1963) once lived and worked. Raise your glass in the same quiet corner of Nishijin that shaped his thinking, away from Kyoto's busiest tourist areas.
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Access: 5-min walk from "Imadegawa Jofukuji" bus stop / 19-min walk from "Imadegawa Sta."
Landmarks: Next to Honryu-ji Temple / Near Tori Iwarou restaurant.
Appearance: A historic building with a blue curtain.
Access: 5-min walk from "Imadegawa Jofukuji" bus stop / 19-min walk from "Imadegawa Sta."
Landmarks: Next to Honryu-ji Temple / Near Tori Iwarou restaurant.
Appearance: A historic building with a blue curtain.
