Kyoto Fushimi Tour with Canal Boat Ride and Sake Tasting

Kyoto, Japan
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Ride a recreation of the canal boat, once used to transport the barrels of Sake and Rice between Osaka and Kyoto Fushimi during the Edo period.

Drift along the serene river while admiring the picturesque sake breweries that line the bank.

A visit to the Gekkeikan Museum enriches your experience with insights into the local sake culture, followed by a delightful tasting of sake, giving you a true taste of tradition.

- Cruise on the historic canal boat while enjoying scenic views
- Discover the history and culture of sake at the Gekkeikan Museum
- Experience a tasting of authentic sake

Perfect for culture enthusiasts and sake lovers alike
Explore the rich history of Japanese sake on this unique tour.

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Chōken-ji Temple is dedicated to a water deity.
    Spring water wells up within the temple grounds.
    This high‑quality water is important for making sake.
  2. 40m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the historic atmosphere at a leisurely pace, taking in sights such as the willow-lined streets and sake breweries. Along the way, you will disembark at the Misu Lock to visit the museum.
  3. Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
    40m · Admission ticket included
    This museum showcases the history of sake brewing in the Fushimi district of Kyoto, as well as Gekkeikan’s spirit of challenge and innovation. After the tour, visitors can enjoy a tasting session.
  4. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    A charming cafe and souvenir shop housed in a retro building.
    compare and taste renowned sakes from Fushimi.
    This cafe is optional.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Keihan Railway
Chushojima Station, North Exit

End point

Fushimi Yume Hyakushu

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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