Fushimi Sake Discovery Tour Tasting and Brewery Visit
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the heart of Fushimi, renowned for its rich sake culture, on this immersive 3.5-hour tour. Begin at Gokōnomiya Shrine, where you can taste legendary spring water used in sake production for over 1,200 years. Then, delve into the history of brewing at Gekkeikan, the oldest sake brewery in the area. Conclude your journey with a tasting of 17 distinct types of sake, experiencing the unique flavors and aromas crafted by local breweries. This tour is perfect for sake enthusiasts and those eager to learn about Japanese traditions. - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes, from 9:45 AM to 1:15 PM - Limited to 8 participants for an intimate experience - Includes guided tours and tasting of 17 sake varieties - Ages 20 and older only, due to alcohol consumption regulations - Dates: November 18, 25; December 2, 9, 2025 (Tuesdays)
Inclusions
What's included
- Special admission fee for Gokōnomiya Shrine
- Tasting experience of 17 types of Japanese sake
- Guided tour at Gekkeikan Ōkura Memorial Hall
What's not
- Meals
- Snacks
- Soda/Pop
- Public transportation
- Private transportation
- Additional fees incurred at the participant’s own request
Itinerary
Visit Gokōnomiya Shrine and receive a guided explanation of its history from a Shinto priest. Taste the legendary spring water that has been passed down for 1,200 years. You can take the "famous water" home with you. (Please bring your own bottle.)
Visit Fushimi’s oldest sake brewery. Learn about their dedication to sake brewing and the history of tradition and innovation from a Gekkeikan representative.
Enjoy a sake tasting of 17 carefully selected brands from 17 breweries in Fushimi, in a charming venue built about 100 years ago. Experience the differences in taste, umami, and aroma — a true sake moment.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the main gate of Gokōgu Shrine.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- JTB KYOTO OFFICE
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be 20 years of age or older due to the nature of the sake tasting experience
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.
The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.
Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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