3-Hour Private Hands-on Sake Brewing & Kyoto's Kitchen Tour
- Fully private tour – Customizable to suit your preferences
- Unique hands-on sake brewing experience – Create your own "My SAKE" at Japan’s one-of-a-kind facility
- Explore Nishiki Market – Discover Kyoto’s historic "Kitchen of Japan"
- Visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine – Learn proper shrine etiquette from your guide
- 3-hour immersive experience – Enjoy Kyoto’s culture and flavors in a short time
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Guide in English
Additional Info
You must be 20 years or older, as drinking alcohol is prohibited for those under 20 in Japan.
What's included in 3-Hour Private Hands-on Sake Brewing & Kyoto's Kitchen Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:30, 12:00, 14:30. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Meet in front of the Apple Store at Daimaru Kyoto. The guide will be waiting with a signboard that says "888" as a marker..Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Nishiki Market, Nishiki Market, "Kyoto's Kitchen," is a historic street offering fresh local foods, seafood, and unique souvenirs, showcasing Kyoto’s food culture.
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Nishiki Tenmangu, Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, near Nishiki Market, is dedicated to Tenjin, the deity of learning and success.
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, My Sake World 御池別邸, The sake you make yourself has a unique taste – don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience!
- [Return] at My sake world, You can choose to return at the following times: 12:30, 15:00, 17:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. We will accompany you to the nearest public transportation station or bus stop.
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
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This 3-hour fully private tour offers a rare chance to create your own sake at a unique brewing facility in Japan.
Customize the taste and flavor to craft a one-of-a-kind sake—an unforgettable highlight of your trip!
First, explore Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," where you’ll discover everything related to Japanese cuisine, from fresh ingredients to traditional cooking tools. Then, visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, where your guide will teach you proper shrine etiquette. Enjoy drawing omikuji (fortune slips) and writing wishes on ema (wooden plaques), believed to bring good luck.
As a private tour, it can be tailored to your preferences, offering a deep dive into Kyoto’s culture, history, and flavors.
Sake has hidden benefits, including the following
Beauty Benefits Sake is rich in "amino acids" and "B vitamins," which are known to help moisturize the skin and prevent aging. Sake-based face masks and cosmetics are also popular. The ingredients in sake smooth the skin and promote blood circulation, helping to achieve a radiant complexion.
Boosts Immunity Sake contains "polyphenols" and "yeast," which help boost the body’s immune system. Yeast, in particular, aids in balancing the gut environment, which in turn enhances immunity.
Stress Relief Amino acids such as "tryptophan" found in sake have a relaxing effect, helping to reduce stress. Drinking sake in moderation can lead to a more relaxed state of mind and even improve sleep quality.
Promotes Circulation and Relieves Cold Sensitivity The alcohol in sake promotes blood circulation, which can help improve cold sensitivity and regulate body temperature. Drinking warm sake also warms the body and provides a calming effect.
Aids Digestion Sake contains ingredients that aid digestion. Yeast and amino acids activate the digestive system and help relieve bloating or indigestion after meals.
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Venues
- Daimaru Kyoto
