Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Kyoto's historic sake breweries
- Experience authentic sake tasting at local izakayas
- Learn traditional sake brewing techniques
- Discover Kyoto's rich sake culture
- Enjoy a guided walking tour through scenic streets
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Kyoto's sake breweries
- Sake tasting sessions at local izakayas
- Insight into traditional sake brewing methods
- Meals and additional beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: 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: 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.
Meeting point
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Important information
Know before you book
- Check the tour's availability on your desired date
- Confirm the meeting point and time with the provider
- Inform the provider of any dietary restrictions or preferences
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a valid ID if you plan to purchase sake
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Great Sake 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!
A really fantastic tour!
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!
Sake for the win!
Our guide, Reiko, was excellent! Knowledgeable, welcoming and fun. Perfect way to connect with sake & spend an afternoon experiencing Japanese culture!
Kyoto sake tour
We had a blast at the brewery!!
Great sake tour!
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.