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Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour From Kyoto

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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

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Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour From Kyoto

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Itinerary

Benzaiten Chokeiji Temple

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.

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

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.

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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.

Inclusions

  • 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
  • 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

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Meeting Point: Keihan Chushojima station, north exit, in front of the sake barrel, map, and the large photo of Sakamoto Ryoma.

End Points

  • The tours ends at Shotengai Covered Market and Gokonomiya Shrine

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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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