Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: MagicalTrip Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–19 years) · Adults (20–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Photos during the tour
Included: * Anyone under 20 yrs old will get some foods or snacks instead of the sake tasting set.
Included: Sake tasting (18 kinds of Sake at Sake restaurant))
Included: A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Included: Admission fee of the Sake Museum

Not included

Not included: Additional food or drinks (available for purchase)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Start Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour in Fushimi
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

30 min Admission included

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.
Teradaya

Passing by

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.
Kappa Gallery

30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Chushojima Station, North Gate

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Your guide will be holding a board saying "MagicalTrip"

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.