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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 3-hour insider brewery visit + sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert.
Deepen your knowledge of sake making process and a bit of history of its production at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. Enjoy the samples of different types of sake as well as leaning details and varieties and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.
This is a fun and educational experience to change your way of enjoying sake.
If you love sake but don't know what to select or want to know more about sake, join us and let's deep dive into the world of sake.
After you experienced this, you will know which type of Sake actually you like, and you will be able to select your favorite Sake from labels or restaurant's menu even if they are all written in Japanese.
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Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing
Dedicated private sake tasting room
Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum - admission fee and guided tour
Sake cheat sheet and tasting note to help you choose your preferred sake
Sake tasting (10+ types selected by a sake sommelier)
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
697 Motozaimokuchō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8043, Japan
Meeting point : Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (Meet the guide inside the museum)
25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Take a train on Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station then walk about 10 min.
20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Take a train on Keihan Line to Chushojima Station then walk for 5 min.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan ・ Join a certified Sake Sommelier for a guided tour of the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
・Learn about the history of Gekkeikan, and the ingredients and making process of sake
・Sake tasting (3 types) from Gekkeikan 90 minutes
271-1 Kurumamachi, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8365, Japan ・Sake tasting (7+ types chosen by a Sake Sommelier)
・Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing
・Discover your sake preferences, and learn how to choose your preferred bottle 90 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell your guide on site
Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.
Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Make sure to come to the tour by public transportation.
Sake breweries generally do not allow visitors to enter the production area for health and safety reasons. We will explain the production process during our tour of the brewery museum
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Patricia_B
24 Apr 2023
The excellent information on the making of sake process, and surprise when pairing! The guide and sommelier were incredible.
I would have reviewed sooner if you didn’t require so many characters and you excepted my first
Mrudula_D
24 Apr 2023
This tour was not only a great Nihonshu(Sake) tasting experience but we also got to learn about sake making and find our favorite amongst them all.
michaelsA798AY
23 Apr 2023
Kotaro was an amazing host! Learned so much and experienced something we never thought we would! Loved it and definitely worth it!
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