[Private Tour] Visit the historic town of Ogawamachi, also known as "Small Kyoto". Learn about traditional Japanese paper; washi and Japanese sake in Ogawamachi, a town built around a river, roughly an hour away from central Tokyo. Ogawa, meaning small river, is where the name of this town comes from, and the water of this river is what is used in creating Ogawamachi's washi and sake. The creation process of washi in this town is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and on this tour you will get the chance to try it yourself! You will also visit a sake brewing factory and a 100% locally produced and consumed craft beer shop where you can taste local drinks. Make sure to explore the old back streets of Ogawamachi that have stayed unchanged for centuries!
Take a trip into 'The New York Times’ much-loved “36 Hours” travel column in one day! Tokyo is the original metropolis. A frenzy of technology, history and humanity that can be tricky to navigate by yourself. Join us on a specially curated tour in partnership with The New York Times and discover the highlights and hidden quirks of Japan’s neon-lit capital. See the 'Ghost Station,' meet a robot and find out all about the Japanese craft beer boom! Expect a local's perspective, hands-on experiences and behind-the-scenes access courtesy of The New York Times'.
The Legendary Gastown Food tour takes you through the cobbled stone streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood. Enjoy local craft beer, Japanese Kar-age style chicken, freshly made Sicilian Tortellini with local wine, battered fish with hand cut fries, tasty Carolina-style pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, organic smooth soft ice cream, creamy awarding winning cheesecake, and delicious hand-made chocolates! On this 2.5 hour walking food tour, a professional improv comedy actors full of passion for the city and its food will share the fascinating and funny little-known stories about Vancouver and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years. Learn about Gassy Jack, Gastown’s notorious founder and the stories that him famous and put Vancouver on the map.
Join us on a 3-hour tour to enjoy Japanese sake, incredible cocktails and world-famous Japanese whisky paired with local dishes. Tokyo has an amazing nightlife culture. We will explore some of the most interesting spots, try local beverages and learn about the best rice wines then end our evening with cocktails that you will never forget. Hidden gem drinking holes, standing bars, craft beer, high-end cocktails and whisky: this is what you will experience thanks to our local and knowledgeable guide.This tour takes you to the heart of Tokyo’s historic after-work spots as well as to the center of city’s booming cocktail culture as we visit some of the best bars in the metropolis. Along the way, we’ll sample delicious libations, swap tales of the salaryman life and the infamous Ginza Bubble era. We will try some of the most creative spirits, and discover some of the best places to relax over handcrafted cocktails in Tokyo. This tour includes all your drinks and different food tastings!
Visit this cosy town packed with boutiques of modern and classic tasteModern cafes and boutiques are gathered in Daikanyama, a popular area among the locals. Recently visited by an internationally famous instagrammer, Daikanyama is gaining the attention of travelers as well. On this tour your otomo tour guide will show you around the famous areas of Daikanyama, as well as help you explore the little streets that lead you off the beaten track, where you will find plenty to enjoy! Visit a bunch of stylish and classic mixed-brand boutiques, aka "Select Shops", specialty shops with interesting concepts, and wander into Japan's most beautiful book shop; Daikanyama T-SITE, for a read and a coffee. You will also get to try Japanese craft beer at the end of this tour!
Eat your way through Newtown like a local and check out street art!Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and on this experience, you're going to see and taste a bit of everything. You'll start at a popular brewery for a shared tasting paddle or a glass of craft beer, while your guide gives you a run-down on Newtown's history, colourful characters and development.You'll then set off to sample some of Newtown's multicultural cuisine, with a minimum of 4 food stops included. Cuisine options include Egyptian, Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, Thai, Japanese, "Australian" and more! Vegetarian and vegans are sorted too - Newtown is famous for its many vegan-friendly restaurants. Your guide will point out some of the neighbourhood's best street art as you explore the area.You'll finish at a restaurant that embodies what the neighbourhood is all about and serves up delicious, unique cuisine. And there's always the option for a nightcap, with some excellent bars close by.
Join the craft beer revolution and brew your own beer at home.Home Brew Beer is a comprehensive guide to brewing beer from home-brewing veteran Greg Hughes. He shows you every step of each process with clear, photographic instructions, so you know what your brew should look like at each stage, whether you are starting with the simplest brewing technique - beer kits - or experimenting with the most customizable - full mash. Detailed information on ingredients helps you choose your malt, yeast, hops and flavourings, and lets you know which equipment you need to get started.With more than 100 tried-and-tested recipes to choose from, you can brew beer of almost any style from across the world, such as London bitter, American IPA, Mexican cerveza, Munich helles, or Japanese rice lager. Each is suitable for the full-mash technique, while many also contain malt extract variations. Updated to include new techniques (such as kettle souring), and new recipes (such as Brett IPA and Peach and green tea kettle sour), you'll have all the information you need to brew your perfect beer.
Delicious cocktails made with minimal alcohol and quality ingredients to give maximum thirst-quenching satisfaction, featuring Japanese ingredients and flavours such as sake, whisky, plum wine, yuzu, sakura and matcha.With the focus on delicious fruity flavour combos rather than upping the alcohol content, Japanese cocktails are the perfect beverage for anyone who would prefer to avoid hard alcohol. Using fresh ingredients, real fruits and healthful teas, these easy-to-sip quaffs are rather revitalising instead of ruinous, and allow you to feel positively fresh the next day. Drinking alcohol is accepted as the norm in social situations, and Japan is no exception, from hanami picnics to celebrate cherry blossom season to business meetings in izakaya restaurants. Rather than force you to order a soft drink if you want to pace yourself, they offer a commonly-available selection of classy low-alcohol cocktails. Try a Lemon Sour made with shochu, soda water and fresh lemon juice, a Matcha Hai highball, Umeshu (plum wine) and tonic or Red Eye Beer made with tomato juice. Find out why cocktails are one such illustration of the Japanese approach to perfecting a craft.
Join the craft beer revolution and brew your own beer at home.Home Brew Beer is a comprehensive guide to brewing beer from home-brewing veteran Greg Hughes. He shows you every step of each process with clear, photographic instructions, so you know what your brew should look like at each stage, whether you are starting with the simplest brewing technique - beer kits - or experimenting with the most customizable - full mash. Detailed information on ingredients helps you choose your malt, yeast, hops and flavourings, and lets you know which equipment you need to get started.With more than 100 tried-and-tested recipes to choose from, you can brew beer of almost any style from across the world, such as London bitter, American IPA, Mexican cerveza, Munich helles, or Japanese rice lager. Each is suitable for the full-mash technique, while many also contain malt extract variations. Updated to include new techniques (such as kettle souring), and new recipes (such as Brett IPA and Peach and green tea kettle sour), you'll have all the information you need to brew your perfect beer.