Fushimi Kyoto Walking Tour with Sake Tasting and Canal Boat Ride
Description
Embark on a 3.5-hour immersive journey through Kyoto's historic Fushimi district. Glide along serene canals on a traditional Jikkoku-bune boat, explore the tranquil Chokenji Temple, delve into the art of sake brewing at the renowned Gekkeikan Sake Brewery, and savor a curated sake tasting experience. This tour offers a harmonious blend of cultural exploration and sensory delight, providing an authentic glimpse into Kyoto's rich heritage.
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Itinerary
Visit this serene temple, a hidden gem that provides insight into Kyoto's spiritual traditions and offers a peaceful retreat amidst the bustling city.
Experience a picturesque boat ride through Fushimi's historic canals, lined with willow trees and traditional sake warehouses, offering a unique perspective of the district's charm.
Discover the centuries-old traditions of sake brewing at this renowned brewery. Explore the museum showcasing historical brewing tools and techniques, and enjoy a tasting of some of Kyoto's finest sakes.
Relax in this nostalgic café, housed in a former merchant house, where you can soak in the ambiance of old Kyoto and reflect on your journey.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(11)
Had a great time with David! He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Got to try lots of tasty sake and the boat ride was beautiful. Definitely recommend for you to try it with David!
We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and gave us a 5-star review. Thank you for your support!
Relaxed stroll through the neighbourhood of an interesting historical area. Taste sake three times great
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour, but we apologize if anything didn't meet your expectations.
The information provided and sites seen were interesting.
We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us! We appreciate your positive feedback and hope you'll visit us again soon.
atsushi is so likeable, friendly and knowledgable! would highly recommend him! he was so apologetic about us not getting to ride the boat, but our walk was so much more informative…
We're glad you enjoyed the Fushimi Kyoto Walking Tour with Sake Tasting and Canal Boat Ride, kim_n. Your guide Atsushi's warm personality and expertise made a big impact, and we appreciate his thoughtful apology when the boat ride didn't work out. We're thrilled that the walking tour more than made up for it, providing you with a richer experience!
Great experience to enjoy the sakura season and taste of sake with Japanese history. Atashi our guide was awesome too.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your satisfaction means the world to our team, and your support genuinely encourages us to keep delivering exceptional service. Thank you again for choosing us, we're grateful to have been part of your journey!
Don't use, unreliable. We booked this tour for our once in a lifetime trip to Japan to see the Cherry Blossom. It was actually the first tour we booked, over 6 months ago, as it was a bucket list activity to do a cherry blossom boat ride. A few days before we travel the company contact me to say the trip is cancelled and that I should cancel the booking. There is now no availability to book anything else. We'll never be able to visit Japan again, so not happy at all and very disappointed.
We’re truly sorry for the disappointment and frustration this caused, especially for such a special trip to see the cherry blossoms. We completely understand how important this experience was for you. Unfortunately, the boat ride became unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control. We sincerely apologize for the short notice. Your booking has been fully refunded, and we deeply regret the inconvenience caused.
Marcelo was an excellent guide. I enjoyed the variety of this tour; a temple with explanations about Shintoism and Buddhism, then a lovely canal boat ride, learning about the locks and importance of waterways in Kyoto’s history, followed by tour of sake brewing and a few tastes. Perfect combination. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour’s variety and that Marcelo made the experience exceptional. From the temple visit to the canal ride and sake tasting, it sounds like the perfect day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Extremely disappointing and unprofessional. We booked our tour using WhatsApp to go on a canal boat cruise. They then cancelled the whole tour and sent an email which ended up in the junk folder instead of a text or a phone call. We ended up texting them when our guide never showed up after an hour commute only to be told it was cancelled. They also informed us that we would not be reimbursed for 14days! We then found our own way to the boats and there were plenty of tours available which they could have easily rebooked us on but or given us instruction on how to do it ourselves. Japan has been incredible except for this unreliable and unprofessional company.
Thank you for your review, and please accept our sincere apologies that the tour did not meet your expectations. We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced. If you're willing to share more details with us at reservations@thetripguru.com, it would greatly help us understand what went wrong and take the necessary steps to improve. Please rest assured that your feedback is being taken seriously and has been shared with our local operator to prevent similar issues in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention—we genuinely appreciate your understanding and patience.
Very interesting canal and sake tour. Who knew there were som many flavors! Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your satisfaction means the world to our team, and your support genuinely encourages us to keep delivering exceptional service. Thank you again for choosing us—we're grateful to have been part of your journey!
we visited during the summer, and it didn’t disappoint! while it might be even more beautiful during cherry blossom season, TRUST ME it’s still a fantastic experience in the summer. our guide, Jasmine, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, especially when it came to the temples we visited. we also loved that the tour included a sake tasting it really added to the experience
Summer visits can be just as magical, and we're glad you enjoyed the Fushimi Kyoto Walking Tour with Sake Tasting and Canal Boat Ride! Jasmine's expertise and warmth clearly made a lasting impression, and we're thrilled that the sake tasting was a highlight for you. Our team is already looking forward to welcoming more visitors to this beautiful area!
