Autumn in Kyoto: A Curated Private Tea & Sake Experience
Available exclusively in September, this private full-day experience offers a carefully curated journey into Kyoto’s tea and sake culture. Perfect for travelers seeking authenticity, comfort, and a deep connection with Japanese traditions.
The day begins with a visit to an organic tea Farm, where guests enjoy a guided walk through the tea fields and a comparative tasting of high-quality Japanese teas. Lunch features a Gyokuro Onigiri Bento, a light yet refined meal that highlights the delicate flavor of premium green tea.
Guests then continue to Fukujuen Yamashirokan, a tea museum where they participate in a hands-on stone mill matcha grinding experience, gaining insight into centuries-old tea craftsmanship. The journey concludes at Joyō Sake Brewery, where guests enjoy curated tastings of premium sake and umeshu (plum wine), guided by knowledgeable local hosts.
This experience is perfectly paced for a private group, providing an intimate and authentic exploration of Kyoto’s cultural heritage. Limited to September, it captures the beauty of early autumn and the essence of traditional Japanese tea and sake culture.
<Sample Itinerary>
9:00 AM
Depart from Kyoto Station by private taxi (Approx. 65-minute transfer)
10:05 AM
Organic Tea Tasting & Tea Field Walk at Azuma Tea Farm
– Guided walk through the tea fields
– Comparative tasting of organic Japanese teas
12:00 AM
Transfer by private taxi (Approx. 30 minutes)
12:30 PM
Lunch: Gyokuro Onigiri Bento
– A refined bento lunch featuring rice balls infused with premium Gyokuro green tea
1:15 PM
Fukujuen Yamashirokan Visit & Stone Mill Experience
– Guided visit of the tea museum
– Hands-on traditional matcha stone-grinding experience
2:15 PM
Transfer by private taxi (Approx. 30 minutes)
2:45 PM
Joyō Sake Brewery Visit & Premium Sake and Umeshu Tasting
– Introduction to local brewing traditions
– Tasting of high-quality sake and plum wine
4:15 PM
Transfer by private taxi (Approx. 45 minutes)
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Arrive back at Kyoto Station