Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour From Kyoto

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

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.

• 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

• Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour From Kyoto
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• English-speaking tour guide
• Sake tasting (18 tastings from 18 breweries)
• Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Entrane fee (brewery)
• One complimentary bar snack from Sakagura

• Personal expenses

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Please note that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.

Important Information:

Punctuality: Kindly be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before proceeding to the next stop.

Traffic: If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the morning is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.

Dress Code: Visitors are expected to dress modestly and respectfully when visiting the palace

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• This Tour is Provided by TripGuru.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.