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Highlights

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  1. Learn about sake from the world's leading expert, John Gauntner, in an intimate class setting.
  2. Explore cities in Kansai--Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe--and visit sake breweries in the most historically significant sake-brewing region in Japan.
  3. Enjoy sake and food pairing at an izakaya (sake pub) and sample just-brewed sake at a brewery-otherwise all but impossible to try outside of Japan.
  4. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through visits to temples, shrines, and World Heritage sites.

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Itinerary - 5 days

February 23, 2010 (Tuesday) Kyoto
You will arrive at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel by individually arranged transportation.

Hotel: Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Meals: none

 

February 24, 2010 (Wednesday) Fushimi, Kyoto
The day begins with a half-day lecture by John Gauntner to prepare you for our brewery visits. The collection of brewing tools and bottles spanning all eras of the industry at the Gekkeikan Sake Museum deepens your knowledge. We make our first brewery visit in the scenic and historic Fushimi Ward of Kyoto City, an area that continues to prosper as one of the two brewing capitals in Japan and as the home to more than twenty breweries.

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Hotel: Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, dinner with sake

 

February 25, 2010 (Thursday) Kyoto Optional Tour
You may choose to spend the day leisurely exploring Kyoto on your own, or make an optional visit to Tenryuji Zen Monastery in Arashiyama. After wandering among the deep, tranquil bamboo groves, enjoy the stunning view from the impeccably manicured Japanese garden at the private estate of the late silent movie star, Ōkōchi Sansō. Then, we visit Matsuo Taisha, dedicated to the god of sake brewing, which is worshiped and visited by almost every brewer in the nation. A visit to the serene moss garden at Saihō-ji, also known as the Moss Temple, will leave you with peaceful memories of the ancient capital.

Hotel: Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

 

February 26, 2010 (Friday) Kobe and Osaka
In the morning, we will visit another brewery in Kobe, the largest brewing center in the country, and continue to Osaka for a castle visit. The final kura tour and dinner at an historic brewery will leave everyone with beautiful memories.

Hotel: Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, dinner with sake at a brewery

 

February 27, 2010 (Saturday) Kyoto
On the last day in Kyoto, the morning begins with a walk down the passageways of one of Kyoto's main fish and vegetable markets, Nishiki Market. There is a wide selection of pickles, specialty local vegetables (Kyo-yasai), bean curd, and traditional Japanese cooking tools to delight any foodie. After an early lunch at the market, a visit to Nijo Castle is the feast for the eyes with sumptuous artwork from the Edo period at the Shogun's residence and the strolling garden designed by Kobori Enshu.

Meals: Breakfast

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Cost

159,000 JPY per person based on double occupancy with an optional tour of Kyoto on 2/25.
150,000 JPY per person based on double occupancy without an optional tour.

Single supplement is additional 2,500 JPY per night.
The tour price is based on a group of 10 and may change for a smaller group size.

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  1. Sake lecture and tasting offered by renowned sake expert, John Gauntner
  2. Three special tours and tastings at sake breweries. These breweries are not open to the general public.
  3. 4 nights accommodation based on double occupancy at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel.
  4. 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Dinners include selected sake from the breweries we visit and from other breweries in the region.
  5. Admissions to the sites listed in the tour.
  6. All transportation costs during the tour for February 24, 25 and 27 are include in the tour. For Transportation on February 26 is included in the optional tour fee.
  7. A qualified tour leader who is a certified English guide and a sake specialist, provides translation and informative commentary throughout the trip.

Additional Travel Arrangements

Additional domestic travel arrangements and consulting are available by Michi Travel Japan. Please contact us at info@saketours.com for more information.

Getting to KYOTO

Please visit the access page at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel.

>Karasuma Kyoto Hotel Website/Accesskyoto_hotel

Contact Us

To book a tour or any questios, please contact us at info@saketours.com or by using our contact form.

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Terms and Conditions

Sake World Sake Brewery Tour is offered by Michi Travel Japan and the Terms and Conditions in addition to the cancellation policies at Michi Travel are applicable.

>Please visit Michi Travel Terms and Conditions for more information

 

 

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