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Experience Osaka's nightlife like a local with this small-group izakaya pub crawl. Enjoy a mix of food, drinks, and more as you visit hidden gems near Dotonbori that many tourists miss. Avoid getting lost in the bustling area and let your guide help you navigate any language barriers at each location.

When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewer to the izakayas and backstreet bars of Namba and Shinsaibashi, where you sample local food and drink throughout the evening.

This is not just a sake tasting — it’s a 3-hour experience that will completely change how you understand and choose sake in Japan. Led by a sake specialist, you’ll go beyond “sweet or dry” and learn how sake is actually made, why flavors differ, and how to identify your own preferences with confidence. Visit the historic Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, then enjoy a guided tasting of multiple styles of sake paired with traditional snacks — with clear, practical explanations you can use anywhere in Japan. By the end of the tour, you will know which type of sake you truly like and how to select it without hesitation - enjoy sake not just during your travels, but as part of your life.

Sake—traditional rice wine—is Japan’s most famous drink, and Kyoto’s Fushimi District is renowned for its sake production, home to over 30 breweries. During this small-group experience, discover the wide varieties of sake and learn how to identify your preferences, led by a sake sommelier. Sample several different sakes, accompanied by tasty Japanese snacks, and leave with a cheat sheet to help you order your favorite sakes while in Japan.

With so many varieties to choose from, learning to enjoy sake can feel intimidating. This guided tasting experience in Osaka is hosted by a former sake brewer who teaches you about the beverage's history and culture, as well as its brewing process, while you savor its diverse flavors through a curated flight of sake paired with seasonal dishes.

Get a deeper experience of Kyoto food culture than would be possible on your own by joining this guided food tour. Stroll through the districts of Gion and Pontocho, stopping into small bars and restaurants to sample traditional drinks and food that have been carefully chosen to make up a full meal. The experience also includes the opportunity to try three different types of local sake too.

Learn all about the history and techniques of sake production—and taste a range of different sake styles—on this small-group Kyoto tour. Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum for an immersive introduction to sake. Then, follow your guide to an atmospheric local bar where you can sample a range of different sake varieties. Learn all about sake—from its history and brewing processes to distinguishing its different tastes.

Some of Osaka’s best nights begin behind a door you might never open alone. After dark, Namba is full of tiny izakayas and standing bars with just a few seats and little English. These are not places built for tour groups, which is exactly why they feel personal. Your local guide helps you order, explains the drinks and brings you into the conversation. Visit three or four bars, starting with two included drinks at the first stop. Choose sake, a highball, a Japanese sour or whatever suits the night. After that, order only what you want at local prices, from regional sake and craft beer to each bar’s specialty. With no more than eight guests, the group can enter small bars that large pub crawls cannot. A great fit for travelers who want • A genuine night out • Small local bars that are hard to enter alone • New drinks explained by a local guide • A closer look at Osaka nightlife Budget about ¥2,500 in cash for additional drinks. Same-day bookings are welcome.

Learn about the winemaking process while experiencing the passion and expertise that go into every bottle. What makes this tour special is the direct guidance from a skilled wine craftsman, offering insights you won’t find elsewhere.

Osaka is nicknamed "Japan's Kitchen" thanks to its incredible food scene. But with so many options, it can be overwhelming to pick which spots to go to. Skip the research and leave the navigation to your guide on this group tour, where you'll try a variety of dishes and two drinks throughout the evening.

Osaka's nightlife is legendary, but wandering through the city's neon-lit streets and entering unknown bars can feel intimidating to visitors. This guided pub crawl leads you to some of the most inviting bars and izakayas in Osaka's lively Namba district. In the company of a local guide, forget the worry of navigating language and cultural barriers and focus on having a great night out with new friends.

If you’re craving a night out in Kyoto but don’t know where to go, this private tour takes care of the details for you. Visit 3 restaurants and bars with a guide who can provide cultural insights and help translate. The tour is curated so you get an authentic sense of local culture—the spots you visit are not easily found online and are generally filled with locals.

Enjoy beautiful architecture and arts at Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art and whisky tasting at Yamazaki Whisky Museum. *This tour includes Yamazaki Whiskey Museum Viewing (no tour of the distillery/Free) ・3 glasses of whisky tasting (fees are not included in the tour price). **Runs on 9/19-24, 26-27, 29-30, 10/1-3, 6-8, 10-12, 14-17, 23-25, 27, 11/1, 3-8, 11, 17-22, 25-30 ・Gift is included. ・This tour includes walking up the steep hill and is not designed for wheelchair and stroller users. ・English Speaking Assistant from Kyoto Tourist Information Center. ・This is a non-licensed guide walking tour. ・Underage customers can join the tour as long they are accompanying by someone who is 20 years old and older. Underage drinking is prohibited by Japanse law. ・Please provide an email address after confirmation. You will receive a final information by email titled:【Tour Date】- Booking Confirmation & Important Notice - HIS【Reservation #】.

Ever wondered what your own taste in sake looks like—literally? At My Sake World Kyoto Kawaramachi, you don't just taste sake, you create it. Never tried sake before? Even better—our friendly English-speaking guides walk you through eight distinct sakes, then help you blend an original bottle using lab-style flasks and pipettes, no experience needed. This isn't a "watch the master" show. It's yours to shape: adjust sweetness, dryness, and aroma until you land on a flavor nobody else has ever made. Take it home in a bottle with a label you designed yourself—a memory made with your own hands, not bought off a shelf. Set in lively Kawaramachi, steps from Nishiki Market and Kiyomizudera, this fully indoor studio reimagines a centuries-old Kyoto blending tradition for today's traveler. Perfect for couples, friends, and curious first-timers who want a hands-on story to tell, not just a photo to post. Come curious, leave with a Kyoto memory only you could have made.

Discover the flavors of Kyoto on a guided tour through Nishiki Market, the city's famous culinary destination known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto." Explore over 100 local shops with a knowledgeable guide, sample authentic Kyoto specialties, and learn about the history, culture, and traditions behind the city's unique cuisine. Visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine before strolling through the vibrant market, where you'll discover local favorites, seasonal ingredients, and hidden gems that many visitors overlook. Your guide will also share insider recommendations to help you make the most of your time in Kyoto. ● Explore Kyoto's famous Nishiki Market with a local guide ● Sample authentic Kyoto specialties and seasonal delicacies ● Learn about Kyoto's food culture and culinary traditions ● Visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine and discover local hidden gems

*Enjoy masterpieces of Water Lilies series by Claude Monet at Asahi Group Museum of Art. *Suntory Yamazaki Distillery Tour is only available by lottery base! *You will join "Whisky Distillery Tour 【lottery】Yamazaki distillery MONOZUKURI tour & tasting(Paid/Japanese) Audio guide". *Shopping and 3 product tasting (not included in the tour price) are available at Yamazaki Whiskey Museum. *Gift is included. *This is a non-licesed assisted walking tour with walking up a very steep hill. *You will receive a final information by email. Please provide an email address after being confirmed. **Tour dates: 9/23, 10/2, 16, 23, 27, 11/1, 10, 11, 19, 29, 30** **9/23, 11/10, 19 English Distillery tour in person with schedule below** 10:20 Meet at Hankyu Oyamazaki Station 10:50 Arrive at Suntory Yamazaki Distillery 11:30 Distillery Tour by in English 12:30 Product tasting and shopping 14:00 Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art 15:30 Finish Tour at Hankyu Oyamazaki Station

Strap in for an electrifying tour through Fushimi’s sake paradise! Start at Gekkeikan, where tradition meets innovation. Dive into the Gekkeikan Museum to uncover the secrets of sake-making with interactive exhibits and ancient tools, then savor their top-notch sakes and snag some quirky souvenirs. Next, visit Kizakura, famous for its smooth, crowd-pleasing brews. Meet their playful "kappa" mascot and taste their smooth, approachable sakes while soaking up their fun, historical vibes. The grand finale is Fushimizu Sake Brewery Alley—a tasting extravaganza featuring 18 different sakes! From bold to light, this spot has it all, promising a wild ride of flavors and unforgettable sips. Prepare for a thrilling sake adventure that’s packed with flavor and fun. Can you handle the ultimate sake challenge?

Enjoy a delicious plate of Osaka’s most famous street food, takoyaki. Learn how to make your own grilled octopus balls in this cooking class. You’ll use your teacher’s secret recipe and special ingredients like Wagyu and cheese to make takoyaki that may be even better than what you can buy outside. Enhance the experience with a Japanese sake tasting led by a sake sommelier.

Ride beyond Dotonbori and drink where Osaka’s office workers end their day. Kyobashi is one of the city’s liveliest local drinking districts, filled with izakayas and standing bars beneath the railway tracks and along narrow lanes. Here, the atmosphere comes from owners, regulars and food sizzling behind the counter. Visit around three bars with an English-speaking guide. Choose what you want, from kushikatsu and yakitori to sake, shochu, highballs and beer. Your guide helps with Japanese-only menus and explains Osaka’s after-work drinking culture. Food and drinks are not fixed in the tour price, so you control the budget, pace and choices. Perfect for travelers who want to • Explore Osaka beyond Dotonbori • Enter small local bars with confidence • Drink alongside local workers and regulars • Choose their own food and drinks Food, drinks and transportation are not included.

Joining this tour will give you an insight into Japanese history and sake. SAKE Master will tell you the secret of excellent SAKE. You will know the difference with your tongue. Let's have fresh SAKE! You can also enjoy a set of 17 kinds of drinks compared with the top image that is famous on SNS. Why not embark on a journey to find the best sake while walking the streets of Kyoto with a local guide? Enjoy a very scenic view. Let's go together. ・Discover Fushimi's rich sake culture with a local guide. ・Visit three diverse sake breweries for tastings. ・Explore the historic Fushimi sake district, one of Japan's top regions. ・Uncover centuries-old sake-making secrets. ・Gain insights into sake production at the Gekkeikan Brewery, established in 1637.

This guided tour helps you discover Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. Save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. Travel in an air-conditioned coach for a hassle-free day. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kinkaku-ji Temple—admission tickets are included for all.

Many travelers to Kyoto make a visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest without exploring the surrounding area. This small-group walking tour ensures you don't make the same mistake. Go beyond the bamboo and discover such serene spots as the private Okochi Sanso garden, where matcha is served in a former tea house; Tenryu-ji temple; Arashiyama shopping street; Togetsukyo Bridge; and Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama.

Osaka is often called “Japan’s Kitchen” thanks to its vibrant food culture and street food scene. But navigating the many options for food and drinking can be overwhelming. This private tour lets you enjoy the ambiance of Japan’s izakayas and drink and sample some of the best dishes the city has to offer. Try street food, traditional local games, and kushikatsu, which is deep-fried skewered food.