[Kyoto] Kyoto Evening Umeshu Making & Izakaya Experience
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Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s evening food and drinking culture through a unique hands-on umeshu experience. Begin at CHOYA UME STUDIO Kyoto Sanjo, where you will craft your own personalized umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur) or non-alcoholic ume syrup by tasting different ume varieties, sugars, and base spirits. Learn how umeshu is steeped and matured, reflecting Japan’s tradition of seasonal preservation. After the workshop, explore Kyoto’s lively Kiyamachi and Sanjo nightlife area with your guide and visit a local izakaya. Enjoy curated umeshu tastings paired with Japanese dishes while discovering how locals enjoy umeshu in modern Kyoto. This experience combines traditional craftsmanship, Kyoto nightlife, and Japanese food culture in one memorable evening.