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Make the most of Osaka's delicious food scene by learning how to make some traditional dishes at home in this small-group class. Learn how to make authentic matcha at home, too. The small class size means you can get more feedback and tips from your instructor, with plenty of room to ask questions.

Supercharge your souvenirs during an *umeshu* and syrup-making workshop that helps you create your own bottle of stone fruit wine or syrup to take home. A small group promises personalized attention from your instructor as you learn about the heritage of the drink, which dates back a thousand years, and taste different types of umeshu to see which one you like best.

Trade Kyoto's crowded streets for a relaxed, private sake tasting in one of Japan's most important brewing regions. Learn about the different grades of sake, visit a 400-year-old historic brewery as well as a more modern one, to see how the drink has evolved over the centuries. Learn about aromas, flavors, and brewing techniques as you sample a variety of sake with insights from an expert.

Master the art of Japanese home cooking in the heart of Osaka with a cozy evening dedicated to izakaya-style dishes and sake pairing. This unique experience begins with a grocery run in a local supermarket, where you'll discover intriguing ingredients and brainstorm creative takoyaki fillings. Under the guidance of an English-speaking local, prepare savory dishes like crispy takoyaki, wasabi-marinated tuna, and chicken with mayo & ponzu, all while sipping on handpicked sakes. Enjoy the full spread of your creations in a relaxed, friend-like atmosphere, and take home a downloadable recipe pack to recreate the magic at your own gatherings.

Make the most of a short time on land with this private shore excursion to Kobe. Instead of rushing around with a large group, slow down and appreciate the quieter side of Kobe. Visit the Herb Gardens, the Nunobiki Ropeway, and Kobe Harborland. Visit a sake brewery and learn more about this Japanese drink. If you get hungry, you can also opt to dine at a restaurant serving Kobe beef.

【Comments from the planner】 I’m a professional guide — not a bartender — but I love whisky so much that I ended up creating this tour anyway. I’ve tasted whiskies from all over the world, yet Japanese whisky is still my favorite. I’m not big on heavily peated, smoky whiskies, so the smooth, delicate, and beautifully aromatic style of many Japanese whiskies really speaks to me. Of course, Japan also produces wonderfully smoky expressions, which shows just how wide and fascinating the range truly is. In recent years, micro-distilleries have been popping up all across Japan, adding even more depth to the whisky scene. Japanese whisky is now famous worldwide, but I believe there are still plenty of incredible bottles that can only be enjoyed here in Japan. The more you learn, the deeper and more fun the world of Japanese whisky becomes — and I’d love to explore it with you. This tour is basically my personal passion project, and I’m the only one on the team who guides it. Kenji

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.

Experience the vibrant heart of Kyoto’s historic “Flower Districts,” where tradition and nightlife intertwine in the enchanting streets of Gion and beyond. On this exclusive tour, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Kyoto’s legendary entertainment scene. Savor handcrafted cocktails, sake, whisky, and other distinctive drinks, each infused with Kyoto’s rich culinary heritage. Delight your taste buds with local snacks thoughtfully paired with these drinks, while the aromas of seasonal ingredients transport you to the essence of Kyoto’s food culture. Stroll along nostalgic cobblestone streets lined with glowing lanterns and centuries-old tea houses. Listen to captivating stories of the district’s history as you uncover hidden bars, beloved by locals for their masterful bartenders and innovative drink creations.

Learn to make artistic sushi rolls during your own private ‘kazarimaki’ class in Kyoto. Kazarimaki is the art of making designs within a sushi roll, using edible pigments extracted from plants to create colorful patterns in the sushi. Your instructor also provides a kimono (for women) or other traditional garments (for men and children) to wear during the experience.

Spend a few hours in the tranquil town of Fushimi indulging in sips of the best sake Learn about the history of Fushimi and its connection to the water Visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery and see traditional sake making tools and methods Taste 18 sakes from 18 breweries at the Fushimi Sake Village See the sacred Gokonomiya Shine, renowned for its pure spring water

Explore Osaka's pub scene like a local and try several of the city's most popular dishes on this evening out. The small group size allows for a more personalized experience, and you'll escape the tourist traps as you visit three different izakayas in the Umeda area. Try local street food, including takoyaki.

Osaka Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Vineyard Walk A Hidden Gem Just 40 Minutes from Osaka City – Discover Japan’s Wine Culture ‍ Escape the crowds of Dotonbori and Namba and experience Katashimo Winery, the oldest winery in western Japan, founded in 1914. Located just 40 minutes by train, this tour combines history, culture, and wine, offering a unique day trip from Osaka. Tour Highlights 1. Winery Tour – Explore the Historic Wine Cellar Start at the winery’s bar before visiting a 100-year-old aging cellar, a designated cultural heritage site, where wines have matured for generations. Follow this with a guided stroll through the vineyards. 2. Walking Tour – Discover Osaka’s Hidden Town Visit: Edo-period wooden buildings A 800 to 850-year-old camphor tree Nostalgic streets showcasing Osaka’s past 3. Wine Tasting – Enjoy G20 Summit-Selected Wines Taste three locally crafted wines, learning about Japanese boutique winemaking.

Nada area between Osaka and Kobe is one of the best 3 major SAKE produce places in Japan. Only 20 minutes from Osaka and 15 minutes from Kobe, you can visit "Real Sake Breweries" to know and understand what Sake is made by and how. After you join our tour, you can understand the difference between each SAKE and you can more enjoy your meal time with Sake during your stay in Japan. Up to your request, we can also do. Take you to some sweets shops to enjoy real Japanese sweets. Help to buy souvenirs and send them to your country. Help visiting or booking restaurants after your tour. (Please request at least 1 week before your tour date).

This is not a typical sake tasting. The Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Experience explores sake that challenges conventional ideas of how sake is made. You will taste rare and exceptional sakes brewed using ancient methods, innovative fermentation techniques that highlight the power of microorganisms, and sake made with local wood that gives each brew a distinct regional character. Through these tastings, you will discover how dramatically flavor can change depending on philosophy, materials, and brewing choices — revealing the true depth and creative potential of sake. While this experience also covers the fundamentals of sake production and categories, it is designed for those who want to go beyond the basics and explore a deeper, more creative side of sake.

• Visit local spots that only locals know for a more authentic experience. • Explore at least 3 bars and end the tour. • Make new friends while exploring Osaka at night. • Enjoy a welcome shot and bar crawl through Osaka American village. This is a tour where you can visit bars in Osaka American village where both locals and tourists can enjoy, with all-you-can-drink, free karaoke, and signature cocktails. Enjoy the night in Osaka without any confusion and create the best memories.

What is Japanese whisky? Is it different from Scotch? Why is it so popular? Find out at this small-group whisky tasting experience in Kyoto! Enjoy a curated selection of 5 Japanese single malts in this friendly, interactive experience. Tastings are hosted by a certified whisky expert, and are limited to 4 participants, giving you plenty of opportunity to ask anything you want to know about Japanese whisky. Tastings last for approximately 90 minutes and are held at a dedicated venue in the Nishijin area (easily accessible from Nijo Castle or Kinkakuji), giving you a chance to experience a part of Kyoto off the usual tourist track. *** This experience will be moving to a new location in summer/autumn 2026. Until then, tastings will only be offered (very) sporadically on Tripadvisor. If you're looking for a whisky tasting in the second half of 2026, please check back later. Thanks!

Guided tour of a 150-year-old Machiya Savor the rich flavors of sake and umami-rich snacks in a serene setting Learn a cultural etiquette and Japanese drinking customs Discover the history of Nishijin merchants and the art of sake brewing Browse a shop featuring authentic Japanese crafts and take a piece home

For those new to the Japanese rice wine, sake can be something of a mystery. Unravel those mysteries on this tour to Kyoto's Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, which has been making sake since 1637. See how producers have made sake throughout the past few hundred years, and understand the techniques they use. Enjoy sampling some of the sake and then have lunch (included) in the restaurant.

Enjoy whisky tasting at Yamazaki Whisky Museum and enjoy production tour and tasting at Suntory Kyoto Brewery. ・Yamazaki Whisky Museum is only available by lottery base! Please do not miss on this special chance! *This tour includes Yamazaki Whiskey Museum Viewing (no viewing of production process/Free) ・Taste 3 glasses of whiskey (fees are not included in the tour price.) ・Enjoy shopping at gift shop. ・Tour is available on 7/20-21, 27, 8/3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 9/7, 9-10, 12-14, 16-17, 28 ・Gift is included. ・1 person to operate. ・English Speaking Assistant from Kyoto Tourist Information Center. ・This is a **non-professionally guided walking tour**. ・**All participants must be 20+ years old.** You will receive a final information email from KTIC titled:【Tour Date】- Booking Confirmation & Important Notice - HIS【Reservation #】.

Starting at the Gekkeikan Sake Museum, our walk through the oldest sake brewery in Kyoto will give you a broad understanding of sake making and its history. Enjoy different sakes on location, a knowledge handy for the rest of our tour! Next, we head to Fushimi Sakagura Koji, the first izakaya on our itinerary for lunch! Kyoto Beer Lab awaits us next up north, showcasing the local micro-brewery scene. We'll visit Nishiki Market for street food staples and an understanding of Japanese cuisine fundamentals. The market leads us to Matsukawa Liquor Shop, a well-kept secret in Kyoto's drinking scene. Our last stop is Yanagi Koji Taka, a tachinomi-ya (standing bar) specializing in yakitori, with a high-paced, warm atmosphere. Your guide, a chef with 12 years of expertise in the food and drink industry, will help you discover Japan's unique sake, beer, and enrich your culinary experience!

Takoyaki is Osaka's most iconic street food — but finding a place where you can actually make it yourself? That's rare. At DiCE Dotonbori, our friendly staff will guide you through every step, so even first-timers can make delicious takoyaki with confidence. The best part? Takoyaki and drinks are all unlimited! Make as many as you like with your choice of fillings, and enjoy unlimited beer, sake, soft drinks, and more. After your takoyaki feast, head upstairs to a private karaoke room with thousands of songs. Karaoke is optional — the price stays the same either way. DiCE is Osaka's largest entertainment complex, with karaoke, darts, an internet café, and a café & bar all under one roof. Make it, eat it, sing it out — only at DiCE Dotonbori.

Leave Osaka behind and explore more of Japan’s Hyogo prefecture on this day tour of Himeji Castle and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge—the longest suspension bridge in the world. You won’t have to worry about organizing transportation or getting lost on Japan’s complex public transportation systems, and a lunch buffet that features both Japanese and Western cuisines is also included to keep you energized throughout the day.

Your experience begins with a welcome toast of sake. 【１】A Certified Instructor Our female instructor holds the International Sommelier of Sake certification. She welcomes you in a traditional kimono. 【２】Find Your Favorite Learn about sake history, brewing methods, types, and how to read labels, helping you confidently choose sake to suit your taste. 【３】7 types of Japanese Sake × Snack Pairing Enjoy carefully curated pairings of 7 types of sake with complementary snacks, not just as side dishes but as equally starring elements. You’ll learn useful tips for pairing sake with different dishes. 【４】Variety of Sake Vessels The flavor and aroma of sake can change depending on the vessel. Enjoy the visual beauty and taste of sake with a variety of unique cups.

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.