Traditional Japanese sake barrels stacked at a Fushimi brewery

Fushimi Sake District Walk & Brewery Tasting

Kyoto, Japan

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Duration3 hrs

EffortEasy

BudgetBudget

PriceUSD 20

StyleSelf-Guided

OpenEvery day

Best monthsFeb, Mar, Oct, Nov

About This Activity

Fushimi, just south of Kyoto, has produced sake for over 600 years thanks to its legendary soft underground spring water. Walk the atmospheric willow-lined canal district of Fushimi-Momoyama, then enter one of the area's active family breweries for a guided tasting of junmai, ginjo, and seasonal nama (unpasteurized) sake, paired with local pickles. The district sits adjacent to Fushimi Inari Shrine, allowing easy combination with a morning shrine visit.

Seasonal note: New-season sake (shiboritate) released winter

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