Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

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Kyoto, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Dinner

A representative sampling of Kyoto's delicious pub cuisine
Alcoholic Beverages

An assortment of tasty adult beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation - Kyoto Branch
Japan, 600-8008 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Naginatabokochō, ８京都三井ビル内
Go to the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets. Look for the imposing Mitsui Building on the northeast corner of the intersection. There's a photograph of this building in the photos above. I'll be standing out front. You'll know me by my LINNELL'S backpack.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.6:00 pm

Itinerary

Kyoto

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Not suitable for individuals under 20 years of age, due to the legal drinking age in Japan
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 27 reviews

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My family and I went on a...

Jonathan_P, Jun 2026

My family and I went on a night time Sake and Food tour and it was amazing! Our guide, Kenji, was an expert on the best Sake and best restaurants in the area, and we learned a lot about the local drink and food. We highly recommend it to all, and would go back for more.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jonathan! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I'm so glad you enjoyed the sake, food, and local experience. I hope to see you again on your next visit to Kyoto! Best regards, Kenji from Kyoto

Nihon Shu

jstrayer111, Feb 2025

The first half of the evening was a lesson on history and production of Sake/Nihon Shu. This included several tasting at a Sake bar. The second half of the evening was spent eating local cuisine and socializing. Kenji is a wonderful guide and I highly recommend this tour for those looking for something more personalized.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your kind review! I'm glad you enjoyed my pub crawl (Food and sake tour). It was a pleasure sharing my knowledge with you. Hope to see you again in the future! Best, Kenji from Kyoto

We had a wonderful night...

Laura_M, Jan 2025

We had a wonderful night drinking sake and enjoying delicious food with Kenji. He is an exceptional guide with a lot of knowledge about sake and Kyoto. This tour was the highlight of our visit to Kyoto. I highly recommend to anyone that wants an authentic experience with sake and food.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the sake, food, and the local experience here in Kyoto. Your recommendation means a lot to me—thank you! I hope to see you both again soon! Best, Kenji from Kyoto