This innovative sake experience facility lets you discover your favorite flavors while learning about the history and culture of sake. While attending a lecture led by staff, you can sample various sakes, blend your own using your favorite combinations, and create a unique sake just for you. There’s also a sake tasting experience where you can compare 12 different varieties. You’re welcome to stop by just to purchase sake, so feel free to pop in while strolling through the city.

Hours of Operation: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Available reservation times: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00
⚫︎Original Blend Sake Tasting* (Reservations recommended)
Time required: 50 minutes (time to make my sake + about 30 minutes)
Price: Starting at 5,900 yen (Guided tours in Japanese and English)
⚫︎Tasting of 12 Different Types of Sake
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Price: 3,900 yen (guided tour in Japanese)

Located within Ume Koji Park, just a short distance from Kyoto Station, this is a large inland aquarium. It features 10 exhibition areas showcasing approximately 200 species and 10,000 creatures, including the “Kyoto River” area, which displays giant salamanders, and the “Kyoto Sea” large tank, which recreates the waters off the coast of Kyoto. In “Jellyfish Wonder,” which showcases a diverse array of jellyfish, approximately 30 species are displayed in various tanks tailored to their natural habitats, allowing visitors to enjoy the enchanting world of jellyfish. Find solace in the cool interior as you watch the fish swim contentedly.

Opening hours/10:00-18:00 *Varies according to season. Reception closes 1 hour before closing.
Closed: None *May be closed temporarily
Admission: Adults 2,600 yen, high school students 2,000 yen, elementary and middle school students 1,400 yen, children ages 3 and older 900 yen

Located just a short walk from Karasuma-Oike Station, this is one of Japan’s largest facilities dedicated to manga. The museum houses a collection of approximately 300,000 manga-related items, ranging from Edo-period satirical ukiyo-e prints to popular contemporary works and international titles. With regular exhibitions and events held throughout the year, why not lose track of time and immerse yourself in the world of manga all day long on a hot summer day? When you get tired, take a break at the on-site café, [Maeda Coffee Manga Museum Branch]. The café’s walls are adorned with numerous original illustrations by manga artists, so be sure to check them out.

Hours/10:00-17:00 (last admission/16:30)
Closed: Wednesdays (or the following day if Wednesday is a holiday), year-end and New Year’s holidays, and other maintenance periods
Admission: Adults 1,200 yen, Middle and High School Students 400 yen, Elementary School Students 200 yen

Set against the backdrop of a lit-up nighttime vegetable field, this event offers culinary experiences such as harvesting Kyoto vegetables and making stone-oven pizza. In addition to making pizza with the vegetables you harvest, you can also enjoy a self-service BBQ with your choice of vegetables, making for a dinner centered entirely on vegetables. You can even take home the vegetables you harvest, which is a nice touch that lets you enjoy their delicious flavor at home as well. There are two types of experiences available: the “Standard Course,” a self-guided format where you can proceed at your own pace, and the “Premium Course,” where a farmer provides one-on-one guidance. Why not spend a special summer evening enjoying everything from harvesting Kyoto vegetables to dining on them?

Event Dates: Through Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Event Times: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Standard Course Fees: Adults (junior high school students and older) 6,050 yen; elementary school students 3,025 yen; preschoolers (ages 3 and up) 550 yen; children under 3 years old free
Premium Course Fees: Adults (junior high school students and older) 13,200 yen; elementary school students 6,600 yen; preschoolers free
Number of groups: Standard Course—10 groups per day; Premium Course—2 groups per day