Sake country eats well: the breweries sell sake kasu, the lees left after pressing, and local kitchens fold it into soups and pickles. Food tours in the district lean on tastings, with snacks to keep you upright between pours.
Discover the secrets of Kyoto's finest sake on a brewery and tasting tour in Fushimi. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of this ancient Japanese art.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Mary was delightful! She answered all my questions and provided loads of interesting information about sake and Japanese culture.”
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55 reviews3 hoursFrom $96
Discover Kyoto’s sake scene on this lively tour visiting two historic breweries and tasting 18 sakes in just 2.5 hours—perfect for enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
★ 4.7“Masa was the best! Super knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. He answered all our questions about both sake and anything else, and he helped us find a lot of local spots to try later! We got to try a huge variety of sake…”
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36 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $93by DeepExperience, Inc.
Taste Kyoto sake in Fushimi, visit the Gekkeikan museum, and stroll quiet canals with a local guide on this three-hour tour.
★ 4.9“Jimmy did a fantastic job teaching us about sake and showing us around area. Very personable and a great person to spend time with. Definitley learned a lot about sake creating, tasting and how it plays a part in Japanese culture. We arrived late and…”
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25 reviewsFrom $91.05
Walk Fushimi’s canals, visit Chokenji Temple and the Gekkeikan Sake Museum, then sample local sake on a guided Kyoto morning tour.
★ 4.7“The guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The sake tour and tasting was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed.”
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19 reviewsFrom $12.75
Discover Kyoto’s hidden culinary gems on this intimate 2.5-hour food tour through Fushimi, sampling local favorites and learning their stories.
★ 5.0“This food tour with Nick was excellent! We enjoyed a quieter less touristy area of Kyoto we definitely would have missed out on if not for this tour. Nick took us to some super delicious spots with memorable bites and opened our eyes, minds, Read…”
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9 reviewsFrom $91.21by Tokyo Ramen Tours
Discover the delicious secrets and fascinating history of Kyoto's Fushimi district. Indulge in a unique food tour experience like no other!
★ 5.0“Remi was amazing and not only did he give us a great tour of the Fushimi District but he was so helpful going above and beyond with helping us navigate our rail plans. We really enjoyed all the sake history and tastings and our lunch…”
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5 reviewsFrom $78.04by Japan Tour Adventure
Explore Kyoto's Fushimi district with this 3.5-hour tour featuring a canal boat ride, sake brewery visit, temple stop, and tasting experience—authentic and enriching.
★ 4.0“Marcelo was an excellent guide. I enjoyed the variety of this tour; a temple with explanations about Shintoism and Buddhism, then a lovely canal boat ride, learning about the locks and importance of waterways in Kyoto’s history, followed by tour of sake brewing and a…”
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5 reviewsFrom $58.00by TripGuru
Discover Kyoto's hidden culinary gems on this 2.5-hour food tour in Fushimi, exploring local flavors, authentic eateries, and off-the-beaten-path streets.
★ 4.8“interessante verhalen over Kyoto, leuke plekken waar we wat gegeten hebben.. de gids was vriendelijk. we hebben een hele leuke tour gehad.”
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5 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $95by Tokyo Ramen Tours
Tour Kyoto’s Yamamoto Honke, learn how Fushimi water shapes sake, then sample Ginjo and yuzu sake with an English-speaking guide.
★ 5.0“Awesome experience， try multiple different sakes ，can also learnt a lot about the sake making process . ，it is completely relaxed, staff is friendly ，also knowledgeable and the vibe is great. Highly recommend this experience.”
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3 reviewsFrom $69.75
Journey through Kyoto's iconic sake region, unveiling the art of traditional brewing and savoring the finest flavors of Japan's renowned libation.
★ 5.01 reviewsFrom $178.38