Experience the timeless charm of Arashiyama on this immersive journey through nature, culture, and tradition.

BAMBOO GROVE
Walk beneath the soaring bamboo of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and visit the sacred Nonomiya Shrine

OKOCHI SANSO GARDEN
Explore the elegant Okochi Sanso Garden, where matcha and other drinks are served, hot or cold, in its former tea house. The drinks are included in the tour.

TENRYUJI TEMPLE
Discover the Zen beauty of Tenryu-ji, Breathtaking zen buddhist temple that belongs to the branch of Rinzai.

Then, choose between OPTION A and OPTION B

OPTION A 
Stroll along Arashiyama Shopping Street, grab a snack, admire the colorful Kimono Forest, cross the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, and enjoy panoramic views at Iwatayama Monkey Park.

OPTION B
Go back to the train station for a short ride through the mountain, and go for a lovely lunch among locals with zero tourists. Visit the prestigious Tanzan Brewery, with sake tasting included.

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkey or Local Mountain Brewery

Escape the crowds of central Kyoto and discover a quieter side of the city in the historic sake district. Join a professional sake guide and enjoy a relaxed journey into one of Japan's most important brewing regions.

Visit two carefully selected breweries chosen by a sake expert, representing both tradition and innovation.Step inside a historic brewery with nearly 400 years of history and feel the weight of centuries of craftsmanship. Then explore a small modern brewery where creativity and new ideas are shaping the future of sake.

Along the way, enjoy guided tastings of different styles of sake while learning about aromas, flavors, and brewing techniques from your sake expert.

In Kyoto — a city celebrated for its history, beauty, and artistic culture — this experience offers a deeper and more relaxing way to enjoy Japanese sake.

Private Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Certified Expert & Inside Access

*The photos of Himeji Castle are of Courtesy of Himeji City

Explore the rich history of Himeji area on this 1 day tour from Kyoto, featuring a visit to an authentic swordsmith and the UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle. The journey begins with a comfortable ride in a deluxe bus that feels like business class on an airplane, offering a selection of complimentary soft drinks and sake.
Visit a Japanese Sword (Katana) workshop for an authentic sword-making demonstration and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local sake brewery. An English-speaking guide will lead you through the breathtaking Himeji Castle, showcasing its architecture and samurai history. After a memorable day, we will accompany you by bus to Himeji JR Station and provide you with a shinkansen (bullet train) ticket to return to Kyoto or Osaka on your own.

- Deluxe bus transportation from Kyoto to Himeji
- Return by shinkansen (bullet train)
- Japanese sword workshop
- Himeji Castle guided tour
- Sukiyaki lunch at sake brewery

Japanese Sword Workshop & Himeji Castle Guided Tour by Luxury Bus

This is not just a sake tasting—it's a deep cultural immersion into Kyoto's living heritage. Unlike tours that visit only one location, this experience brings you to two of Kyoto's most respected and contrasting breweries: Sasaki Brewery and Matsui Brewery. Guided by a seasoned sake expert, you'll gain rare insight into the subtle differences in brewing philosophy, taste, and tradition.

What truly sets this tour apart is the unhurried pace and depth of storytelling. With ample time at each brewery, you won't feel rushed—you'll be able to engage all five senses, ask questions, and truly connect with the heart of Japan's sake culture. Whether you're a sake novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this tour offers an enriching, authentic, and memorable Kyoto experience you won't find anywhere else.

Kyoto: Sake Tasting Journey to Two Iconic Breweries

Discover a slower, more personal side of Kyoto on this small-group bento and bicycle tour. Begin your day with a hands-on bento-making class, preparing a traditional lunch of tamago-yaki, onigiri, and octopus sausages, packed in eco-friendly furoshiki. Vegetarian and vegan options available with notice, or receive a discount if you skip lunch prep.

Then hop on a comfortable bike and explore Kyoto's quiet backstreets, riverside paths, and peaceful spiritual sites — far from the crowds. The tour is led by a warm older couple: a Japanese local woman and her German husband, a veteran Kyoto cycling guide who speaks four languages.

Choose from two routes:
Route A visits Yoshida Shrine, Philosopher's Path, Nanzenji, and Heian Shrine, with lunch in Okazaki Park.
Route B heads north to Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Botanical Gardens, and Kamigamo Shrine, with lunch among the flowers.

Both end with an optional sake tasting and a café wind-down.

Sake Brewery Tour in Kyoto

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkey or Local Mountain Brewery

Private Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Certified Expert & Inside Access

Japanese Sword Workshop & Himeji Castle Guided Tour by Luxury Bus

Kyoto: Sake Tasting Journey to Two Iconic Breweries

Bento and Bicycle Tour of Hidden Kyoto with Local Guides