Kyoto Brewing Co. Taproom

Founded by three expats from Canada, the US and Wales, KBC built its reputation on saison-yeast, Belgian-leaning beers such as Ichii Senshin, and the taproom is the best place to catch one-offs and seasonals that rarely make it to bars elsewhere in the city.

It is a no-frills room in a quiet residential pocket south-west of Kyoto Station, open only a few days a week. Check the brewery's Friday social posts before travelling, as it sometimes closes when the team is pouring at festivals.