Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries
Overview
Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem!
This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers and travelers seeking a deep cultural experience away from the crowded tourist spots.
1. Epic 18 Sake Tasting Experience: Get ready for an unparalleled tasting session! You will have the rare opportunity to taste and compare 18 different types of premium local sake, including exclusive brews you cannot find outside of Japan. (We highly recommend eating a full lunch before joining!)
2. Historic Breweries & Museum: Fushimi is Japan's second-largest sake-producing region. We will visit traditional breweries with over 380 years of history. Your guide will teach you the deep knowledge of sake making, flavor profiles, and how to taste like a pro.
3. Escape to the "Real Kyoto": Avoid the overwhelming crowds of central Kyoto. Walk along the peaceful, willow-lined canals and historic wooden buildings of Fushimi!
What's Included
- Photos during the tour
- * Anyone under 20 yrs old will get some foods or snacks instead of the sake tasting set.
- Sake tasting (18 kinds of Sake at Sake restaurant))
- Admission fee of the Sake Museum
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Additional food or drinks (available for purchase)
Meeting Location
Yoshijima Yaguracho
Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8224, Japan
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
4 Chome Ryogaemachi
Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8082, Japan
What To Expect
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Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Teradaya (pass by)
Kappa Gallery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have trouble walking, please contact us to see if you can make the tour private.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- Photos during the tour.
- * Anyone under 20 yrs old will get some foods or snacks instead of the sake tasting set.
- Sake tasting (18 kinds of Sake at Sake restaurant)).
- Admission fee of the Sake Museum.
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip.
- Additional food or drinks (available for purchase).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Photos during the tour
- * Anyone under 20 yrs old will get some foods or snacks instead of the sake tasting set.
- Sake tasting (18 kinds of Sake at Sake restaurant))
- Admission fee of the Sake Museum
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Additional food or drinks (available for purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have trouble walking, please contact us to see if you can make the tour private.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
