Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour From Kyoto
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Spend a few hours in the tranquil town of Fushimi indulging in sips of the best sake Learn about the history of Fushimi and its connection to the water Visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery and see traditional sake making tools and methods Taste 18 sakes from 18 breweries at the Fushimi Sake Village See the sacred Gokonomiya Shine, renowned for its pure spring water
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Sake tasting (18 tastings from 18 breweries)
- Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Entrane fee (brewery)
- One complimentary bar snack from Sakagura
What's not
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Fushimi originally meant ‘underground water’, and is renowned for its natural springs, which play a pivotal role in the district’s fame. The pristine water sourced from these underground springs is ideal for crafting sake, making Fushimi a celebrated hub for its distinguished sake breweries.
Listen as your friendly tour guide regales you with stories of the old port town Fushimi used to be as he takes you around the area. Visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery – one of the world’s leading producers of sake – and see tools and artifacts that showcase traditional sake making methods.
Stop by the Kizakura Kappa Museum and Brewery, celebrated for its iconic commercials featuring kappa, mythical creatures from Japanese folklore. Take in the exhibits with dioramas about sake making before heading to the Fushimi Sake Village where you’ll go through a tasting of 18 different sake.
Heading to the Fushimi Sake Village where you’ll go through a tasting of 18 different sake.
Then you’ll make your way Shotengai Covered Market, taking in the various shops and wares, before heading to Gokonomiya Shine, which is renowned for its pure spring water. It is said that for centuries brewers would visit the shrine to invoke prayers to improve their products. Admire the Momoyama-style architecture and woodcarvings as you explore the sacred grounds.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point: Keihan Chushojima station, north exit, in front of the sake barrel, map, and the large photo of Sakamoto Ryoma.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- TripGuru
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 18% above the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1003 of 1713.
- 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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