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  • Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto

    Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto

    Visit a soy-sauce and Miso brewery with tasting.

    Culinary & Cocktail Tour in Kyoto

    3 hours

    Easy

    Visit a soy-sauce and Miso brewery with tasting. Experience making your own ponzu. Enjoy three signature cocktails with soy sauce, miso, and ponzu.

    The tour takes you to three local Kyoto shops, including two historic breweries with over 100 years of tradition in crafting and perfecting their unique products.
    Begin with a tasting of miso and soy sauce at a local miso brewery. Next, visit a vinegar brewery where you can create your own ponzu and have it bottled as a personalized souvenir.
    End the tour with three original cocktails, each featuring miso, soy sauce or ponzu as a key ingredient!

    You can start this experience at the following places.

    In front of Family Mart Karasuma-Imadegawa

    〒602-0033 JP Kyoto 331 Imadegawacho Kamigyo Ward

    description

    The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!

    In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.

    Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!

    Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.

    Meet up Location

    からくり弓道体験場
    22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan

    10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.

    What do I need to bring?

    • Samurai Spirit

    please note

    • Please note that the legal drinking age in japan is +20.  Should there be a participant between the ages 16 – 19 that would like to participate, please let us know in advance as non-alcoholic version of the cocktails can be prepared. We do not accept participants under the age of 16 for this tour.
    • Please note that this tour is booked on request and will be confirmed after availability is checked. Should a date not be available on the calendar, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to inquire about availability.

    What’s included?

    • Experience fee
    • Guide fee
    • Entrance fee
    • Transportation fee (1 Taxi ride during tour)

    Exclusions

    • Transportation fees to meeting point

    more info

    Experience type

    Day tour / activity

    Booking in advance

    Cut off: 1 week

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Live tour guide

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Know before you go

    Minimum age of participants is: 16

    Cancellation policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 4 days or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 80% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before the event

    Live your adventure

    +81 3-6824-2055

    info@honeyj.co.jp

    Head Office
    Morimatsu Building 2F 3 Nyorai, Kita, Nagoya

    Tokyo Office
    Nissey Marunouchi Garden Tower 3F 1-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

    Government-Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency License No. 2149 JATA Regular Member

  • Stamp Book Making and Temple Exploring in Kyoto

    Stamp Book Making and Temple Exploring in Kyoto

    Create your own Goshuincho stamp book and record your temple visits during your travels.

    Stamp Book Making and Temple Exploring in Kyoto

    3 hours

    Easy

    Begin your journey by crafting your own Goshuincho, a traditional Japanese temple stamp book to collect stamps from temples and shrines.

    Begin your journey by crafting your own Goshuincho, a traditional Japanese temple stamp book to collect stamps from temples and shrines. Start with an hour-long session where you’ll learn about the history and techniques of Karamaru, a unique method of transferring patterns onto Japanese paper using woodblocks.

    Choose from a selection of timeless designs, then use authentic woodblocks, that have been used for many generations to print your favorite motif. You will create an elegant cover, transforming your stamp book into a cherished record of your visits to temples and shrines.

    After your experience visit a nearby temple where you’ll receive a red seal and learn the significance of each calligraphy and seal, followed by a visit to a hidden 16th-century garden. There you can admire the Fusuma paintings of national treasures from that era. Here, you’ll also receive a red seal, deepening your connection to this beautiful tradition.

    You can start this experience at the following places.

    Goshuincho Workshop. Exact location will be sent after booking confirmation.

    〒600-8076 JP Kyoto 460 Senshojicho, Shimogyo Ward

    description

    The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!

    In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.

    Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!

    Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.

    Meet up Location

    からくり弓道体験場
    22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan

    10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.

    What do I need to bring?

    • Samurai Spirit

    please note

    • Please make sure to arrive at the venue 30 MINUTES before the workshop starting time (If experience starts at 2:00 PM please arrive by 1:30 PM). 
    • The Dojo is considered as a sacred martial arts center in Japan, so please act with respectful manner.
    • Please note that due to the summer heat/humidity and to ensure the comfort of our guests, the location (Former Budoku hall) may be changed  to an air-conditioned dojo.
    • Observing while your friends or families are participating the workshop is possible but please contact us in advance.
    • Please contact us as soon as possible if you are not able to participate due to unexpected circumstances (illness, travel plan changes due to extreme weather): info@honeyj.co.jp
    • If the date you want to book is not available on the calendar, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email.

    What’s included?

    • Experience fees
    • Guide fees
    • Entrance fees
    • Taxi fees during tour

    Exclusions

    • Transportation fees to/from hotel to meeting point

    more info

    Experience type

    Day tour / activity

    Booking in advance

    Cut off: 5 days

    Duration

    3 hours

    Live tour guide

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Know before you go

    Minimum age of participants is: 6

    Cancellation policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 4 days or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 80% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before the event

    Live your adventure

    +81 3-6824-2055

    info@honeyj.co.jp

    Head Office
    Morimatsu Building 2F 3 Nyorai, Kita, Nagoya

    Tokyo Office
    Nissey Marunouchi Garden Tower 3F 1-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

    Government-Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency License No. 2149 JATA Regular Member