• Chushojima Station - Gather at the north gate near the small sake barrel monument.
• Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum - Stroll through the serene streets of Kyoto’s historic Fushimi district to reach one of Japan’s renowned sake breweries.

Discover the ingredients and brewing process, concluding with a guided sake tasting. With a certified sake expert, appreciate the subtle differences in aroma and flavor, and learn what contributes to these unique tastes, enhancing the enjoyment and memorability of the experience.

As the sliding doors of this 390-year-old brewery open, enter the captivating world of traditional sake making. Fushimi is known for its pure underground water, which imparts a smooth and elegant character to Kyoto sake. Along the journey, uncover how sake has been intricately linked to Kyoto’s history, enjoyed by shoguns, samurai, and local townspeople for generations.

• Fushimi-Momoyama Station - Board trains to visit the next brewery and disembark at Demachiyanagi station.
• Matsui Sake Brewery - Unlike the first brewery, this stop showcases a modern and innovative approach to sake making. Despite its over 300-year history, the brewery operates with a small team of about 15 people who continue to innovate while honoring tradition.

Enter the working production area to witness a modern sake brewery in action. After the tour, savor beautifully crafted and stylish sake that embodies Kyoto’s creativity. With insights from a professional sake expert, uncover the stories behind the brewery and the distinctive flavors that captivate a new generation of sake enthusiasts.

• Demachiyanagi Station - The tour concludes at this station.

• Local guide
• Alcoholic beverages
• Brewery tour and tastings
• Culture and history

• Extra Food and drinks
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

Escape the bustling center of Kyoto and explore a more serene side of the city in the historic sake district. Accompany a professional sake guide on a leisurely journey through one of Japan’s key brewing areas.

Visit two expertly chosen breweries, selected by a sake connoisseur, showcasing both traditional and modern approaches. Step into a historic brewery with almost 400 years of legacy and experience the profound craftsmanship of the ages. Then, visit a contemporary small brewery where innovation and fresh ideas are driving the future of sake.

Throughout the tour, partake in guided tastings of various sake styles while gaining insights into aromas, flavors, and brewing methods from your sake expert.

In Kyoto — renowned for its rich history, stunning beauty, and artistic culture — this experience provides a deeper and more tranquil way to appreciate Japanese sake.

• Minimum drinking age is 20 years

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.