Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting with 22 Kinds of Sake

Famous for its glittering Golden Pavillion (Kinkakuji) and the sweeping views of the city from Kiyomizudera, traditional culture is the lifeblood of Kyoto City. Kyoto has a long-standing commitment to artisanal design and careful craftsmanship, which extends to its regional food, In fact, for having so many cultural activities in the city, Kyoto is home to one of the top sake-producing districts in Japan, which features over 40 sake breweries in the area. The beautiful red torii gates twisting up the mountain at Fushimi Inari Taisha are not far off the breweries of Fushimi, the resident sake brewing district in Kyoto. Learn about the ingredients, styles, and brewing methods of the best sake in Kyoto during a Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in which you’ll taste 22 kinds of sake! Explore one of the top sake-producing districts in Japan during a Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in Fushimi. You’ll meet your guide at the station then begin to wander through Fushimi City, amid the calm scenery and traditional-style Japanese homes and temples, then make your way down to the Gekkeikan Okura Museum. It’s the oldest brewery in the area, doubling as a stop where you’ll taste 4 different kinds of sake. Next, you’ll discover more local sakes made in Fushimi at a hidden sake bar, and learn how to appreciate the different flavors and aromas from different makers and sake varieties. To finish the tour, you’ll head to a sake restaurant where you’ll try 18 more types of sake! A Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour is a wonderful opportunity to taste different locally-made Kyoto sake while learning about the history of sake as well as different styles and brewing techniques.