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Kyoto Fushimi Sake & Food Tasting Experience
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Joined 2023
After visiting the renowned Fushimi Inari Shrine, we will explore some of the sake breweries in the Fushimi area, known for its long history of sake brewing in Kyoto. You’ll enjoy exploring the local neighborhood while tasting sake and sampling delicious food.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or JR Kyoto Station
- If you are staying at a hotel in Kyoto, I can pick you up directly from there. If you are coming from outside Kyoto, I will meet you at JR Kyoto Station.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine, located in southeastern Kyoto, is one of Japan's most iconic Shinto shrines, famous for its thousands of bright red torii gates that form scenic trails up Mount Inari. Dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice, prosperity, and business, the shrine attracts visitors for its stunning views, cultural significance, and serene atmosphere.
Fushimi Sake District
In this area, we will visit several breweries, including the Gekkeikan Sake Museum—one of the largest sake breweries in Japan. After learning about the sake brewing process, we will head to the Otesuji Arcade shopping area to taste more sake and enjoy authentic local food.
Ending Point
At your hotel or JR Kyoto Station
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, sake tasting of your choice at a local sake shop
Food tastings, meals, transportation fees and travel insurance
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Even if you don’t enjoy sake, I can suggest other options, and you can still appreciate the historic atmosphere of the old sake breweries. Please let me know in advance if you do not drink sake, or have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* If you would prefer me to drive you to the sites, please let me know. I can accommodate this for groups of up to four people. Otherwise, we will use public transportation for this tour.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Kanae O.
Hello! I am Kanae, a nationally licensed guide. While working full-time as a lecturer at a local university in Kyoto, I have also been guiding for two years.
Born and raised in Kyoto, I am excited to share the beauty and culture of my hometown with my customers. Kyoto is an enchanting city, and even as a local, I am continually fascinated by its many charming spots. Whether it's the serene temples, vibrant markets, or hidden gems, there is always something new to explore and appreciate in this wonderful city.
Also, since my home is close to Shiga Prefecture, I am very familiar with the area. While Shiga may not be as popular as Kyoto, it offers a wealth of attractions for tourists. From historical sites such as temples and shrines to the stunning natural beauty of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, there is much to see and do. I am passionate about promoting Shiga and sharing its unique charm with visitors.
Reviews
Frederik T.
“Excellent Customized Experience and Service”
While in Kyoto, my family had a specialized travel interest that required a custom experience and some complicated travel routing. Throughout, Kanae provided excellent communication, proactively suggested ideas to improve our route and experience, performed research and was incredibly reliable. We would absolutely work with Kanae again if the opportunity allows.
Soleil H.
“Excellent Kyoto Experience with Kanae-san!”
We had a wonderful day exploring Kyoto with Kanae-san. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. The early start allowed us to visit some of Kyoto's most beautiful highlights before the crowds arrived, which made the day even more special. One of the highlights was the amazing local lunch she recommended and arranged for us! it was absolutely delicious and something we probably would not have discovered on our own. Kanae-san was attentive throughout the tour, shared interesting insights about Kyoto's history and culture, and made us feel very comfortable. We highly recommend Kanae-san to anyone visiting Kyoto, especially first-time travelers looking for a personalized and memorable experience. Thank you for such a fantastic day! Love, Brooke and Mark
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Kanae O.
Dear Brooke and Mark, Thank you so much for your lovely review and your kind words. I had a wonderful time spending the day with both of you, and it was a pleasure showing you around Kyoto. I'm so glad we could share such a fun and memorable day together. I wish you all the best and hope you enjoy many more amazing travels in the future! Warm regards, Kanae
Wendy S.
“Wonderful Tour!”
Our family loved our Kyoto tour with Kanae! She is kind, very knowledgeable, and fun to spend time with. We appreciated some of the less touristy sites we would have never seen on our own. Great to let her do all the planning and driving! We saw so much in just a few hours. We highly recommend her!
Kanae O.
Wendy, thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure spending the day with your family. I'm glad you enjoyed exploring some of Kyoto's quieter spots and making the most of your time here. Wishing you many wonderful memories of Japan, and I hope to see you again on a future visit!
$59/ per person
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