Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries

Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour 1

Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries

By MagicalTrip Inc.

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Free cancellation available
3h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem!
This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers and travellers seeking a deep cultural experience away from the crowded tourist spots.

Epic 18 Sake Tasting Experience: Get ready for an unparalleled tasting session! You will have the rare opportunity to taste and compare 18 different types of premium local sake, including exclusive brews you cannot find outside of Japan. (We highly recommend eating a full lunch before joining!)
Historic Breweries & Museum: Fushimi is Japan's second-largest sake-producing region. We will visit traditional breweries with over 380 years of history. Your guide will teach you the deep knowledge of sake making, flavour profiles, and how to taste like a pro.
Escape to the “Real Kyoto”: Avoid the overwhelming crowds of central Kyoto. Walk along the peaceful, willow-lined canals and historic wooden buildings of Fushimi!

Activity location

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- 247 Minamihama-Cho, Fushimi-Ku,
- 612-8045, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Chushojima Station
- Yoshijima Yaguracho
- 612-8224, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

3h
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 13:30

Price details

€81.00 x 1 Adult€81.00

Total

Until Sun, 28 Jun

What's included, what's not

Photos during the tour
* Anyone under 20 yrs old will get some foods or snacks instead of the sake tasting set.
Sake tasting (18 kinds of Sake at Sake restaurant))
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Admission fee of the Sake Museum
Additional food or drinks (available for purchase)

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have trouble walking, please contact us to see if you can make the tour private.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Chushojima Station (Pass by)

Start Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour in Fushimi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

30m
Admission ticket included

Learn how to make Japanese Sake at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Okura Museum. There, you'll learn about the rich history of Gekkeikan and the brewing process of sake by observing sake exhibits.

Teradaya (Pass by)

Pass by Teradaya This is a famous tourist spot in Fushimi, Kyoto, where the hero of the end of the Edo period, Sakamoto Ryoma, was attacked and the “Teradaya Disturbance”, a famous tragic incident, took place. The site of his former residence is now home to a statue of Ryoma and a stone monument to the nine heroes of the Satsuma clan, and next door is the “Ryokan Teradaya” inn, a reconstruction of the original Teradaya inn from the time of the incident, making it a well-known place where you can experience the turmoil of Kyoto at the end of the Edo period. The surrounding Fushimi and Momoyama areas are famous for their sake, and are among the best places in Japan for enjoying sake. There are also many places where you can enjoy sake, such as the Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Hall, as well as shops in the area.

Kappa Gallery

30m
Admission ticket included

Learn about how to make Japanese Sake at Kappa Gallery The Kappa Museum is one of Japan's leading museums dedicated to the kappa, a creature that has long been popular with the Japanese. The museum displays a range of materials that explain the origins, history and folklore of the kappa in an easy-to-understand way. The Kizakura Memorial Hall also introduces the appeal of sake by displaying materials related to sake, including models showing the sake brewing process and tools used in the past.

Location

Activity location

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- 247 Minamihama-Cho, Fushimi-Ku,
- 612-8045, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Chushojima Station
- Yoshijima Yaguracho
- 612-8224, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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