Make a Drinkable Souvenir Ume Experience

Discover CHOYA’s 100-year legacy and create your own original Umeshu and Ume syrup！

What's "Ume & Umeshu"?

Ume may look similar plums or apricots; however, it is a different fruit and very sour. In Japan, we have been finding creative ways to enjoy it for more than 1,000 years.

Umeshu, often called plum wine, is a traditional Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume in alcohol and sugar, enjoyed for over 300 years.

About CHOYA

CHOYA was founded in 1914 and, with over a century of history, is now the world's No.1 Umeshu brand.

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Experience Flow

・Attentive guidance by our bilingual Ume Concierge.

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Our guidance is primarily in English,and booklets are available in English, Chinese, and Japanese.


・Learn about the history of Ume and Umeshu

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・Taste and Compare

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You’ll taste different types of ume and sugars to discover your favorite pairing.


・Decide on your preferred combination

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・Remove the stems from the ume fruit

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・Layering Ume and Sugar

For Umeshu, pour the alcohol in at the end.


・Please feel free to take photos & videos!

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・Ready for Safe Transport

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Sealed with a leak-proof cap and packed in a durable box, it’s safe for air travel.


・Enjoy the Taste of Japan at Home!

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Ume syrup will be ready in one week, and Umeshu in one month!


Chosen by many visitors.

How to enjoy Umeshu & Ume syrup

  • On the rocks

    To enjoy the pure flavor of Umeshu, we recommend drinking it on the rocks.

  • Mixed with soda water

    For a crisp and refreshing taste, we recommend Umeshu with soda.

  • Mixed with hot water

    Mixing it with hot water brings out the rich aroma of the Ume, allowing you to enjoy a mellow flavor.

  • Straight

    To fully enjoy the aroma and flavor of the Ume, we recommend drinking it straight.

  • Mixed with soda water

    Simple yet the best! The combination of juicy, sweet-and-sour Ume and refreshing soda is perfect.

  • With Black Tea

    Enjoy the delicious marriage of the sweet-and-sour Ume and the aroma of black tea.

  • With Green Tea

    Enjoy the savory aroma of green tea followed by the sweet and sour taste of Ume.

  • Mixed with Water

    This is the best way to directly enjoy the aroma and sweet-and-sour taste of Ume.

  • Ume Cassis Orange

    A delicious drink made with Ume syrup, featuring the sweet and sour flavors of Ume and Cassis.

  • Ume Mojito

    Made with Ume syrup, the tartness of the Ume and the fresh scent of mint make it perfect for refreshing.

  • Ume Cream Cheese

    Just mix the Infused Ume with cream cheese. An easy and delicious recipe ready in 5 minutes.

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Choose Ume Syrup and Umeshu

· Ume syrup: ￥ 4,900
· Umeshu: ￥ 5,900
· Duration: 1hour

Classes are held every hour from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (JST).

· Capacity: 10people

For groups of 11 or more, please click here.
11名以上のグループのご予約は、こちらから。

・Reservations are accepted from two months in advance.

FAQ

You can make as many bottles as you like within the session time.
Guests aged 20 and over are welcome to make both Umeshu and syrup.
For the second bottle onwards, please pay on-site. (The first bottle is paid for at the time of booking.)

We have documentation that includes details such as ingredients, volume, alcohol content, and the processing state of the ume fruit (confirming there is no risk of germination) available at the following link.

After your ume workshop, do not remove the special silicone cap.
Please keep it in the designated box we provide and check it in as luggage.

It is Approx,27cm high, Approx,10cm wide, and Approx,9cm deep, and weighs 　Approx,1kg.

Here are the details.
・Umeshu
Approx,14% / Approx,420ml

・Ume syrup
Approx,220ml

・Umeshu
Long-term aging is possible.

・Ume syrup
After completion, be sure to store in the refrigerator and serve as soon as possible. Since it contains no preservatives, it may ferment.

No fee up to 48 hours prior. Cancellations within 48 hours are subject to a 100% charge.

【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.

【Cancellations】 To cancel, please access the "Manage Reservation" page from the link in your confirmation email and follow the instructions.

Guests under 20 (including children) are welcome to make Ume syrup. However, making Umeshu is limited to guests aged 20 and older.

Location

CHOYA UME STUDIO -Kyoto Sanjo

Open Hours: 10: 00 AM - 7: 00 PM
Holiday: New Year holidays（12/30-1/3）
Payment methods: cash, card, QR, electronic money, etc.

Address
87 Nakajima-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Perfect Location – Just 10 Minutes from Fushimi Inari Taisha, Gion, and Nishiki Market!