Kyoto Fushimi Sake Tasting & Brewery Tour

A Kyoto Local Sake Tour in Fushimi

If you're looking for a unique local experience in Kyoto, the Fushimi Sake Tour is perfect. Fushimi is one of Japan's three major sake-brewing regions, a neighborhood where the scents and stories of its breweries live on in every alley. The tour begins at Chushojima Station with an English-speaking guide. First, you'll learn about the history and brewing process of sake through exhibits at the Gekkeikan Okura Museum. Then, you'll sample three varieties to get a sense of their fundamental aromas and flavors. Then, you'll stroll through Fushimi's streets and brewery alleys, experiencing firsthand how sake culture has permeated the region. Along the way, you'll stop by unique Fushimi spots like Teradaya (a historic site from the late Edo period) and Kappa Country. Finally, you'll savor Kyoto's pristine groundwater at Gokomiya Shrine to truly capture the essence of your trip. The tour concludes at Fushimi-Momoyama Station, where you'll receive photos taken by your guide via email, perfect for a memorable travel memoir.

Tour Attractions

☑️ Find your taste by comparing 18 types of Kyoto sake (when selecting the sake option)
☑️ Includes admission to the Gekkeikan Sake Museum, exhibition viewing, and tasting of 3 types
☑️ Stroll through the brewery alleys of Fushimi, one of Japan's three major sake brewing districts.
☑️ Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Kyoto with a riverside walk and a shrine visit.
☑️ Since we have an English guide, even beginners can easily understand and enjoy sake.
☑️ You can receive photos taken by the guide via email and even keep a record of your trip.

Schedule at a glance

• 1:30 PM Meeting at Chushojima Station

• Gekkeikan Sake Museum (Learning & Tasting)

• Souvenir shopping

• Teradaya (Late Edo period history)

• Kappa Country (Kappa Story & Unique Sake Experience)

• Fushimi Brewery Alley (Sake Tasting)

• Gokomiya Shrine

• Disbanded at Fushimi-Momoyama Station