
Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto
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Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto is a 3.5-hour experience in Kyoto, Japan, from $27500 per person. It scores 42 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 42 / 100
- Rating
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- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $27500 per person
The tour takes you to local Kyoto stores, some with more than 100 years of history creating and refining their own unique products. The tour begins with a miso and soy sauce tasting at their local breweries. The soy sauc
What you get
- Taxi ride during the Tour
- 3 Signature Cocktails
- Ponzu Making
- Guide Fee
About this experience
The tour takes you to local Kyoto stores, some with more than 100 years of history creating and refining their own unique products. The tour begins with a miso and soy sauce tasting at their local breweries. The soy sauce brewery is famous for its moromi soy sauce, and the miso shop has supplied miso to the Imperial Palace, making it one of Japan’s top quality miso breweries. Visit a vinegar shop where you can learn about and create your own ponzu and have it bottled to take home as a souvenir. Throughout the tour, your guide will explain the traditions behind these ingredients and their role as the base flavors of Japanese cuisine, helping you understand the flavors you taste. After tasting all 3 base ingredients of Japanese cuisine, visit a bar where the bartender will create 3 cocktails exclusive to this tour. Enjoy three signature cocktails featuring soy sauce, miso and ponzu, an unexpected and creative way to experience these traditional Japanese flavors!
What's included
Included
- Taxi ride during the Tour
- 3 Signature Cocktails
- Ponzu Making
- Guide Fee
Not included
- Transportation Fees not included in tour
What you'll see and do
Kyoto Prefecture
Start your tour with a tasting of local soy sauce products at a Soy Sauce Brewery. Taste a variety of soy sauces, while learning how to use and pair them.
45 minutes here
Kyoto
Make your next stop at a Miso Shop, founded 190 years ago, specializing in miso products. Taste a variety of miso pastes made from carefully chosen ingredients of the highest quality.
45 minutes here
Kyoto
Visit a vinegar shop with 180 years of history. All their vinegar is handmade. Here you can taste and create your own ponzu vinegar mix. You can take your vinegar mix back home as it will be sealed and labeled.
60 minutes here
Kyoto
Finish your tour with three exclusive signature cocktails, each inspired by one of the flavors you discovered throughout the tour: soy sauce, miso and ponzu.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kyoto
Your tour will start at Karasuma-Imadegawa where you will meet your guide. You will meet your guide in front of the FamilyMark convenience store at the south-west corner of Karasuma-Imadegawa.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your tour will start at Karasuma-Imadegawa where you will meet your guide. You will meet your guide in front of the FamilyMark convenience store at the south-west corner of Karasuma-Imadegawa.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- 株式会社Honey J コーポレーション
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that Japan's legal drinking age is 20. We will only serve alcoholic beverages to those who are of legal drinking age.
- We can not accommodate guests under the age of 20 for this tour.
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 20+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $27500 to $41000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by 株式会社Honey J コーポレーション, who run 33 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.9.
See everything 株式会社Honey J コーポレーション runsWhy this scores 42
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Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kyoto.
How much does Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto cost?
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Prices start at $27500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kyoto usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kyoto is not rushed.
Is Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 42 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Kyoto, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 20. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kyoto can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kyoto and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kyoto within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kyoto?
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On Outty we rank every Kyoto experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kyoto : Chopsticks Making Workshop with Engraving Option in Gion, Ultimate Kyoto Arashiyama Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys & Hidden Gardens, Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kyoto?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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