Fushimi’s water is soft, and the sake brewed with it comes out smoother and gentler than the drier styles from Nada near Kobe. Gekkeikan has been brewing here since 1637, and tasting tours usually pour from several smaller houses besides.
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“Nabe was great! Learned a lot not only about sake but about the Japanese culture! Your included lots of sake! Had some Japanese beer as well! Really enjoyed the tour. Arigato!”
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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“Good trip with tour guide Mat. Nice Local!”
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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“So this activity is three parts in total. The first one takes you to a temple, then there is a beautiful boat ride that takes you to a dam and finally the sake tasting and optional sale. For those arriving by car, there is parking…”
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19 reviewsFrom $12.75
Discover Kyoto’s best sake with this 3-hour brewery tour, tasting 23 varieties, exploring historic districts, and uncovering centuries-old brewing secrets.
★ 4.3“Musaki (Bob) was an informative guide who knows his sake and way around the area. We enjoyed learning how to make sake and the various tastings. This was a fun afternoon. And we were the only ones in the tour so had personalized attention.”
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13 reviews3 hoursFrom $80by 888TOURS
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“This was an excellent tour that I highly recommend! Our tour guide Bob was very cool, fun and easy to talk to. He also used to work in a sake brewery and was an expert on both the process of producing sake and the different…”
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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“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
Tour Kyoto’s Yamamoto Honke, learn how Fushimi water shapes sake, then sample Ginjo and yuzu sake with an English-speaking guide.
★ 5.0“Excellent experience! We learnt a lot about the sake making process and really enjoyed the tasting. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend!”
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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