Enjoy making Umeshu (Japanese Plum Wine) by hands and lunch at riverside terrace in Kyoto.
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Umeshu Making and Riverside Terrace Dinning Tour
The Highlight
- Umeshu (Japanese Plum Wine) making at nation company CHOYA UME STUDIO -Kyoto Sanjo.
- Lunch at riverside terrace to enjoy cool breeze and atmosphere.
- Assisted walking tour with Kyoto Tourist Information Center, KTIC Friends.
The Experience
CHOYA has been making nation's top class Umeshu (Japanese Plum Wine) since 1914.
At the CHOYA UME STUDIO -Kyoto Sanjo, you will have a chance to make your own Umeshu with the help of the bilingual Ume Concierge. Guidance is primarily in English, and booklets are available in English, Chinese, and Japanese. At the studio, you will... ・Learn about the history of Ume and Umeshu. ・Taste and Compare different types of Ume and sugar. ・Decide on your preferred combination. ・Starting making Umeshu by remove the stems from the Ume fruit, layering Ume and Sugar. ・Enjoy the Taste of Japan at Home! One Ume syrup drink is included in this tour!
After enjoying making Umeshu, walk to Japanese Ganko Takasegawa Nijōen for authentic Japanse crusine fits for hot summer on a riverside terrace dinning! *During month of June, July and August to avoid heatstroke, you'll be dinning inside of the restaurant.
All participants must be 20 years old or older. This is a 3.5 hour walking "assisted" tour by Kyoto Tourist Information Center staff in English. (non licensed guide)
～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Kyoto city Number of days of travel: 1Day Means of transportation: Walking Name of bus company: None Meal(s): None Minimum number of passengers to operate: 2 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions:Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract
Travel Terms and Conditions:Domestic Package Tours https://www.his-j.com/japan-tourist/pdf/terms-conditions/travel-domestic-package.pdf Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract https://www.his-j.com/japan-tourist/pdf/terms-conditions/travel-agency-domestic-package.pdf
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Language in Printed Materials (Booklet)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 11:30Meet KTIC Friends at Exit 6: Sanjo station on Keihan line / Sanjo-Keihan station on Metro Tozai line.
- 11:40Tour Starts! Walk to CHOYA UME STUDIO -Kyoto Sanjo (5 min).
- 12:00Umeshu making begins! (60 min / fees included) one Ume syrup drink is included.
- 13:00Walk to Ganko Takasegawa Nijōen (10 min).
- 13:30Enjoy lunch at riverside terrace. (60 min / fees included) For June through August, you will dine indoor to avoid heatstroke.
- 14:30Walk to the station (10 min).
- 15:00Tour finish at the station.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- We may cancel the tour when we do not have at least (2) participants by 2 weeks before the scheduled departure.
- Please note that wheelchairs are not accessible on this tour.
- This tour involves walking.
- Please refrain from bringing suitcase for large bag(s) to the tour.
- You may not bring underage children (anyone under 19 years old and under) including toddlers and infants to this tour.
- Meet with KTIC Friends at exit 6 Sanjo station of Keihan line/Sanjo Keihan station of Metro Tozai line.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- You will receive a final information email from KTIC titled:【Tour Date】- Booking Confirmation & Important Notice - HIS【Tour Reservation Number】. Please read it carefully and ask questions if necessary.
- Please arrive at the meeting location 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
- Please bring a passport or photo ID (no digital) for shopping. You may be asked to show.
- IMPORTANT: The tour will start according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 3 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)