Food in Fushimi mostly means sake, brewed here for centuries from soft groundwater, and the snacks that go with it. Several tours add a ride on the flat-bottomed Jikkokubune boats along the canal past the old brewery warehouses.
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“Together with my partner we selected private sake tasting for a little extra charge and I must say it was worth it! Mr Yoshi our guide was punctual, very professional, knowledgable about the process of making sake, as well as history of Japan - adding…”
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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“Our guide, Chihiro, and this experience was amazing! We ended up having a private tour, which was incredible. Chihiro spoke great English and was a great time at the tasting. We were also VERY pleasantly surprised with the quality of food that we ordered alongside…”
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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“It was incredibly fortunate that the guide was Peruvian-Japanese, allowing us to understand each other better. The best part of the excursion was everything he told us and helped us understand about Japan and its culture. The boat trip is highly, highly recommended.”
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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“Nick was extremely knowledgeable about the entirety of Kyoto and the Fushimi area! We had fantastic conversation and even better food! We had our baby with us and he went out of his way to accomodate her in the heat. We have done plenty of…”
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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