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Kyoto Ume Liqueur Experience with CHOYA – Make Your Own Souvenir

5.0213 reviews

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

・Join our workshop to craft your own Umeshu and Ume syrup using the "Ume." Known for its refreshing tartness, this fruit has been cherished in Japan for over 1,000 years. We invite you to experience this timeless tradition with us! ・You will be guided in English by a concierge from CHOYA—the world's No.1 Umeshu company with over a century of heritage. ・Discover the rich history of Ume and CHOYA. Savor the subtle flavor differences between various Ume and sugars in a special tasting session, and finally, craft your very own one-of-a-kind Umeshu or Ume syrup. ・Our exclusive kit makes the process effortless and fun for everyone. Feel free to snap photos and capture every step of your creative journey during the workshop! ・Take home your uniquely crafted bottle as a special souvenir of your trip to Japan. Your Umeshu will mature in one month, and the syrup in just one week. Back home, please savor the perfect glass while reliving your fondest travel memories.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Make your unique Umeshu or Ume syrup using our special kit, and capture the moment with a photo!
  • Seal with a leak-proof cap and packed in a durable box to make it safe for air travel.
  • English-speaking guide from CHOYA's Ume Concierge (Booklets available in EN / CN / JP)
  • Decide on your unique combination and place your order.
  • Taste and compare different types of ume and sugars to discover your favorite pairing.
  • Learn about Japanese ume culture and Umeshu.
  • Take home your Umeshu or Ume syrup and enjoy the perfect glass!

What's not

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • Post-creation storage and shipping of your creations

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
梅体験専門店 蝶矢 京都三条店
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Umeshu making is limited to those 20 years of age or older.
  • Please book separately if your group wants to do both Umeshu and Ume syrup making.
  • You can pay for a second bottle or more on-site on the day of your visit.
  • Late Arrivals: Sessions start promptly with other guests. If you are running late, please contact the store via email. Please note that depending on your arrival time, you may not be able to participate in part or all of the program.

How it compares in Kyoto

  • Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 105 of 1713.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.

The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.

Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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