Around twenty breweries still work in Fushimi, and the Gekkeikan Okura museum, set in an old wooden brewhouse, is the usual first stop. Tasting tours go further, into smaller houses with counters you’d struggle to find on a map.
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“Fantastic Tour - our guide, Shinya, was very knowledgeable about the sake brewing history of Fushimi and all-round a very interesting guy! The sake we got to try was delicious (and a very generous amount!) Highly recommend this tour while in Kyoto.”
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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“was a really insightful tour, Kazuiki provides an excellent insight into the japanese culture and knows his 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“Ended up with a private tour as I was the only one booked at the time and the guide, Rika, was super friendly and it was an interesting intro to sake brewing. I will say eat and drink in advance as 22 tastings is a…”
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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“Taka was a great informative guide with great English! we stopped at temples, learned about the history of sake, and had a really fun boat ride in the canals of Kyoto going under the cherry blossom trees!”
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19 reviewsFrom $12.75
Discover the secrets behind Japan's finest sake with our 3-hour private tour of Fushimi's traditional breweries. Uncover the essence of Kyoto's sake-making heritage!
★ 5.0“Thank you so much for a wonderful time! We were guided by a very kind and knowledgeable former sake brewery worker. The tour fee included two opportunities for tasting and comparing different types of sake, making it a very reasoRead more”
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10 reviewsFrom $109.46by 888tour
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi district with a relaxing boat ride, sake tasting, and peaceful temple visits—an authentic dive into Japan’s famed sake culture.
★ 4.6“A magical tour that gives an insight into traditional and modern sake making. We tasted several types of sake at the museum, housed in a historic building, and bought a bottle of the most delicious one to take home. After tasting, it was a delightful…”
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10 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $54by TripGuru Japan
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“Very interesting canal and sake tour. Who knew there were som many flavors! Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
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5 reviewsFrom $58.00by TripGuru
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