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Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Tour

Group of tourists at a Kyoto sake brewery with large wooden barrels.
Visitors tasting sake at a Kyoto brewery during a guided walking tour.
Visitors at a Kyoto sake brewery entrance with traditional lanterns and sake barrels.
Sake bottles displayed at a Kyoto brewery during a tasting tour.

Duration

3 hr

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Guided tour

    • Taste up to 18 varieties of Kyoto sake and learn how to identify flavours, aromas, and differences across styles.

    • Walk through Fushimi, one of Japan’s top sake brewing districts, known for its high-quality water and heritage breweries.

    • Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Museum to understand sake history and brewing techniques with guided explanations.

    • Enjoy a hidden sake bar experience with curated tastings after exploring the brewery district.

    • Explore local streets, cultural spots, and a shrine while learning about sake’s role in Japanese traditions.

    • 3-hour guided tour of Fushimi sake district

    • Entry to sake museum and brewery

    • English-speaking local tour guide

    • 18 varieties of Kyoto sake tasting

    • Photos shared after the tour

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Discover Japan’s sake culture through guided tastings, brewery visits, and a relaxed walk through Kyoto’s historic district.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide at Chushojima Station and begin your small-group walking tour through the Fushimi district. Please arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot join the group.

    What to expect

    Fushimi is one of Japan’s three major sake brewing regions, known for its pure water and long-standing brewing traditions.

    Features

    • Walk through traditional streets lined with sake breweries and local shops.

    • Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Museum to learn about sake history and brewing methods.

    • Taste a variety of sake at the museum and later at a hidden local sake bar.

    • Learn how to distinguish flavours, aromas, and styles with help from your guide.

    • Stop by a local shrine and experience a quieter side of Kyoto beyond the usual tourist spots.

  • Accessibility

    • 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.

    Additional information

    • For minors under 20, tasting sake is not allowed. Some food or snacks will be provided instead.

    • Please note that allergy-free meals or specific dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed, as food is prepared in external kitchens. Substitutions may not always be possible at every stop.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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