From Kyoto: Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour
- 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
- Stop by the Kizakura Kappa Museum and Brewery and take in the exhibits
- Taste 18 sakes from 18 breweries at the Fushimi Sake Village
- See the sacred Gokonomiya Shine, renowned for its pure spring water
Options
Private Tour with Meeting Point
Inclusions
Admission to: Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (Brewery)
English-speaking guide
Sake tasting (18 tastings from 18 breweries)
One complimentary bar snack from Sakagura
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-1
Children aged 2+ will be charged the same rate as adults
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 grounds. This means avoiding clothing that is too revealing or casual, such as shorts or tank tops.
Please note that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
The activity is not recommended: high blood pressure / heart disease / other serious medical conditions / pregnant women / PWDs (persons with disabilities)
Camera
Comfortable shoes
Cash (for personal expenses)
What's included in From Kyoto: Old Port Town and Ultimate Sake Tasting Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at Keihan Chushojima station. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:00, 15:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Meeting Point: Keihan Chushojima station, north exit, in front of the sake barrel, map, and the large photo of Sakamoto Ryoma. Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Old Port Town of Fushimi, Benzaiten Chokeiji Temple
- [Attraction/experience] 45 min(s), Guided tour, Gekkeikan Ōkura Sake Museum
- [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Kizakura Kappa Museum
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Fushimi Sake Village
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Gokonomiya Shrine
- [Return] at Shotengai Covered Market, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:00, 18:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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Discover Fushimi's origins as 'underground water', famous for its pristine springs ideal for sake brewing.
Listen as your friendly TripGuru 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.
Visit Kizakura Kappa Museum, known for mythical creature ads before heading to the Fushimi Sake Village where you’ll go through a tasting of 18 different sake.
Explore Shotengai Covered Market and Gokonomiya Shrine for pure spring water, where brewers sought blessings for centuries. Marvel at Momoyama-style architecture and woodcarvings.
Meet
Venues
- Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- Keihan Chushojima Station North Exit In Front Of The Sake Barrel Yoshijima Yaguracho Fushimi Ward Kyoto 612 8224 Japan Please Refer To The Map Https Maps App Goo Gl Ps U Bpk V Zwm 95 V 843 A For Assistance
