Kyoto Tea Tastings
Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto! This intimate tour takes you along the cobbled walkways of the geisha district of Gion, and along the historic streets of Pontocho, stopping for dinner and drinks at cool local restaurants and niche bars.
Tokyo Ramen-Making Masterclass with Chef Yoshi Shishido
Become a ramen-making expert at this masterclass in Tokyo! Learn the history of ramen, how to make tonkotsu ramen, toppings, & gyoza from Yoshi Shishido–a seasoned ramen chef. This class takes place at a professional cooking studio.
Kyoto Tea Farm Tour, Tasting, and Lunch in Scenic Wazuka
Visit the town of Wazuka-cho, recognized as a Scenic Property of Kyoto Prefecture. Producing nearly half Kyoto’s tea, at Wazuka-cho, you can tour the farm and factory, have a tasty lunch featuring tea soba, and join a tasting with 9 types of tea.
Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night
Join a local guide as you stroll the cobbled streets of Gion and the Pontocho alley, and take in the atmosphere and local culture and history. After exploring, sit down to an elegant, multi-course kaiseki dinner.
Tea Tastings in Kyoto
Kyoto is famous as the birthplace of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and tea culture. Particularly, the Uji area of Kyoto is famous for premium matcha green tea and cafes in Kyoto offer green tea flavored desserts and foods. Japanese tea isn’t just limited to green tea, however. There’s a wide range of Japanese tea like mugicha (barley tea which is often enjoyed chilled in the summer) and kocha (black tea). Join a tea tasting in Kyoto and try a variety of these Japanese teas for yourself. With guidance from a Japanese tea expert, you will learn about the special qualities of each tea, from aroma to health benefits. Kyoto tea tastings will inform your palate as well as your mind. While you learn about the history of tea culture in Japan, you may also find your new favorite type of tea. These tea tastings in Kyoto will take you on a journey. Taste the sunshine, soft Kyoto water, and Zen culture in every sip.