京都 飲品品嚐(5)

This was a very unique tour. At first we were a little confused because we started visiting the factories where they made the ponzu and miso and soy which was really cool but then at the end we took ingredients from each place to a nice bar where this really fun bartender made cocktails! It was fun and different -gave us a cool perspective in a part of town we would have never visited! Definitely recommend!

This was one of our favorite things we did in all of Japan!!! I can not recommend this tour enough. It was so unique, personal, thoughtful, interesting, delicious, and fun. Ayumi was one of the best tour guides I have ever met. She was so generous with her time, experience, and knowledge. We got to make our own ponzu sauce, taste the oldest and original miso shop in Kyoto, and try traditional soy sauce from one of the oldest soy sauce makers in Kyoto. Then we went to a bar where one of the most awarded bartenders in Kyoto made us some of the best cocktails I have EVER had highlighting each of these ingredients. Ayumi made this experience so amazing, she is so kind, funny, and created such a thoughtful tour. It was such a unique experience that was also so fun and educational. Seriously I can not recommend this tour enough!!!!

The guides were very pleasant and answered questions. I felt I knew somewhat more about saki and brewing methods at the end of the tour.

Booked a sake tour on our first day in Japan as a way to become immersed in Japan and Seigo totally delivered. He is a total gentleman, with the knowledge of a scholar and skills and experience of a professional. We were very impressed by his in depth facts and historical context of every street, shop, and brewer. He is a certified sake sommelier and possibly the nicest, kindest person. We spent a great deal of time together talking about topics outside his wheelhouse too with great comfort. I would recommend this tour, and Seigo in particular, for anyone seeking an authentic, memorable experience.

We had such a lovely time with Thomas! He was very knowledgeable, engaging and funny! We gained great insight into Japanese whiskey culture and discovered new favorites.