A Feast of Sake in Kyoto's Fushimi Sake District (morning / early afternoon tour)
Joined 2024
The Fushimi Sake area in Kyoto is the second largest producer of Sake in Japan, known for its high-quality water, historic breweries, and refined Sake flavors. This tour is perfect for Sake enthusiasts wanting to explore Kyoto’s rich brewing heritage, while sampling some of Japan's best Sake!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Keihan Fushimi-Momoyama Station OR Kintetsu Momoyamagoryō-mae Station
- I will meet you at either: 1) Keihan Fushimi-Momoyama Station (Keihan is the train company name) OR 2) Kintetsu Momoyamagoryō-mae Station (Kintetsu is the train company name)
Otesuji Shopping Arcade & Aburacho Sake Shop
The Otesuji Shopping Arcade (Otesuji Shōtengai in Japanese) is the main commercial street in Fushimi, Kyoto, known for its local shops, restaurants, and historical charm. We will stop at a local Sake shop (Aburacho Sake Shop) and try some of its 90 different kinds of Sake, all made in Fushimi.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
The Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is a space where you can sense the spirit of Fushimi, its history and Sake culture; and of Gekkeikan, a company that has led the development of Sake-brewing in this area. After walking around the museum, we will enjoy tasting a range of Sake brewed with the underground water that is called "Fushimi's hidden water".
Lunch
We will go to the famous Kizakura Kappa Country (since 1995) for a "Bentō (= Lunch Box in Japanese)". The lunch includes:
・Seasonal vegetable assortments
・Tempura assortments
・Two kinds of Sashimi Assortments
・Dashimaki, grilled fish , a vinegared dish, rice, soup, pickles , and
dessert
Fushimi Sake Village
After lunch, we will go to the Fushimi Sake Village, a Sake-themed dining complex that brings together multiple local breweries under one roof. We will specifically go to the Sakagura Sake Brewery (a 23m long counter) and try all the brands from each of the 18 Sake breweries in Fushimi called the "Sake Tasting Set from 18 Breweries" (= 18 samples of Sake).
Ending Point
2:00pm: End of Tour: I will take you back to the train station, or you can continue to explore the Fushimi Sake area.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- 3 Sake at Aburacho Sake Shop
- Entrance fee at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (includes: souvenir Sake cup + 3 Sake)
- Lunch (Bento lunch = Lunch Box; Japanese style)
- 18 Sake at Sake Village
- A Fantastic Experience!
- Food Tastings
- Snacks
- Souvenirs (except the Sake cup at the museum)
- Transportation Fees
- Travel Insurance
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable
shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee
problems.
* There is a lot of Sake sampling on this tour.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Jodie C.
Hello everyone. My name is Jodie. It's very nice to meet you. I’m originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada (near Niagara Falls), but I live and work in Kyoto, Japan. I’ve been in Japan (Kyoto) for about 23 years, and I teach English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) full-time at a couple of universities in Kyoto.
I offer 3 types of tours: bicycle tours, scooter/motorbike – 125cc tours (solo guest only), and Sake drinking tours, and I love doing them because I love riding my bicycle, driving my scooter, and walking around this amazing city (Japan’s capital from 794-1868; sometimes called The 1000-Year Capital). I love exploring and discovering more about this amazing city, and I'd love to do this together with you.
I'll take you down narrow alleys, riverside paths, show you some popular sights (and some hidden gems), and we'll learn and discover about Kyoto together as I am still learning about Kyoto (e.g., its shrines, temples, and history) myself. I will do my best to be of use to all of you.
I know that getting long lists of names and dates from Japanese history can be hard to keep up with, and possibly boring, so I’m not a translator, but a guide who will discover Kyoto with you. I’ll introduce you to some modern culture in Kyoto (and Japan), and to daily life as well.
I’m here to make your trip to Kyoto an unforgettable memory, and I look forward to meeting you and showing you around this AMAZING city. And remember: What’s the best way to see Kyoto? On 2 wheels, and, on foot!
$114/ per group
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