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- Japanese
- English
Taste and compare 5 premium Japanese sake (6 glasses in total)
Learn how sake is made and what to look for when tasting
Enjoy a guided tour of a 150-year-old machiya
Take home a sake tasting cheat sheet to guide your future choices
Step into the birthplace of Taichiro Kobayashi — a philosopher and art historian
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
What to expect
【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.
【Create a Personalized Journey】
Want to discover more of Japanese culture? Add an optional cultural experience* to your visit.
*The optional cultural experiences vary by season. Please check our website for the latest updates.
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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