Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries
Description
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 travelers seeking a deep cultural experience away from the crowded tourist spots. 1. 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!) 2. 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, flavor profiles, and how to taste like a pro. 3. 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!
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Start Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour in Fushimi
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
- 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.
Reviews(681)
Yuki was awesome! She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I had an amazing time and highly recommended if you’re in a group or solo. She is also a great picture taker. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time with Yuki. Yuki will be delighted to know that you appreciated her knowledge, friendly personality, and photography skills. She always strives to create a fun, memorable experience for every guest, whether they're traveling solo or with a group. Thank you for your recommendation! We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Japan soon.
Tiki was awesome! It was only my partner and I on the tour and she made the tour feel very informative but fun. Very genuine person and would definitely recommend her for any local tours.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time with Tiki. It's wonderful to know that she made your private tour both informative and fun with her genuine personality. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Tiki. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour!
Mari and Yuki were great guides, very knowledgeable for our questions, and didn’t hold back the great details! We enjoyed the experience from beginning to end!
We absolutely loved our sake tour! It was a blast, and a great way to learn about sake. I wish the company would have reached out to us closer to the time, though - the only communication we received from them was when we booked the tour six months earlier. I had to dig through some old emails to figure out where to meet. Our guide, Ayaka, was really fantastic - I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone. We tried so many different sakes that it was difficult to pick a favorite. Afterwards we went around to some other sake places in town, and we felt like pros!
Our guide, Reiko, was excellent! Knowledgeable, welcoming and fun. Perfect way to connect with sake & spend an afternoon experiencing Japanese culture!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Reiko. It’s great to know the experience helped you connect with sake and Japanese culture. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
We had a blast at the brewery!!
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the brewery. We hope to welcome you back for another fun and memorable experience soon!
YUKI was a great guide for the Fushimi Sake District walking tour! The 3 hours flew by effortlessly and I learnt so much about the art of sake.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Fushimi District walking tour and that YUKI helped make it such a memorable experience. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with her. We hope to welcome you again!
This was seriously so much fun! My guide, Mari, was the absolute best. She was super knowledgeable, funny, and passionate about sake. I was the only person in my group, so I got to ask a lot of questions and get to know her! I booked through Klook and it was completely worth it! The tour was 3 hours and I had 21 sakes. I really couldn’t finish all of them because there were very generous tastings. I would definitely recommend this for anyone, especially solo travelers
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you had such a fun experience with Mari and enjoyed her knowledge and passion for sake. It’s great that you were able to have a more personal experience as a solo traveler and enjoy so many generous tastings. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
Mari was an excellent host. We visited two different breweries. She gave me the history of the first one and recommended several of the sakes from the tasting. We then ended up at a bar where I was able to try a flight of 18 different sakes from other breweries. Then ordered some food and had conversation with another American who was seated near us. At the end she recommended a great karaoke spot which I went to the next night. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to experience different brands of sake
Thai was such a great activity! Got to try so many sakes, the group was lovely and our guide was fantastic! Definitely recommend!
