Kyoto: Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi
ID: GYG384407-695684
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Take a stroll around Fushimi, Kyoto's major sake brewery district, and visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, on a walking tour in Kyoto. Treat your taste buds to 22 sake tastings.
Join a guided tour to visit one of the biggest sake breweries in Kyoto and find your favorite by tasting 22 kinds of Kyoto-made sake at a hidden bar. Admire the aroma, flavor, and history of sake along with Fushimi's breathtaking scenery.
After meeting at the station, follow your guide through Fushimi and head to the Gekkeikan Okura Museum. Learn about the rich history of the drink and its brewing process by observing sake exhibits.
Find out how Kyoto’s Fushimi region is famous for its quality water, and one of the 3 major sake brewery spots since ancient times. Then, sit down for a tasting of 4 kinds of Kyoto's local sake. Then, walk around the area and visit cultural and historical spots, such as liquor stores and Teradaya Inn.
Along the way, learn about the mythical creature Kappa and the history of the end of the Edo period of feudal government. Finally, head to a hidden bar to savor more sake. Deepen your knowledge of sake and taste 18 locally brewed types.
Highlights
- Take in the aroma and flavors of 22 kinds of sake made in Kyoto on this tour
- Get introduced to Japanese sake while walking around a sake brewery district
- Follow your guide through a laidback, riverside area and visit a local shrine
- Explore the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum housed in a renovated brewery
- Learn about the Fushimi way of making sake, from its history to brewing process
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For minors under 20, tasting sake is not allowed. Some foods or snacks will be provided instead
Out of respect for other guests, the tour starts on time
You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund, or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group
Meet at Chushojima Station, North Gate. Your guide will be holding a board that reads "MagicalTrip".
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
