Kyoto Sake Brewery Tours
Looking for a Sake brewery tour in Kyoto? The origin of sake, Kyoto demonstrates the importance of sake, an iconic alcohol made from fermented rice, in Japanese culture. Fushimi has been a famous sake district in Kyoto for a long history. A lot of high quality sake is born in this place. Nada District in Hyogo Prefecture and Fushimi in Kyoto are two major production sites of sake. The best sake is made from spring water, especially those from mountain top. Some manufactures also use water from the river, the lake, and the well, but the quality of sake declines as going down on the list. The geographical advantage of Fushimi in Kyoto and Nada in Hyogo are responsible for the superb sake. Today, you can still find shops in Nada using spring water to produce sake. Many sake storages, in white walls and black roofs, remain intact as the ancient time. There is also a museum renovated from a wine cellar. The headquarters of Gekkeikan, the world's largest brewery, is located here at Fushimi. If you are interested in Japanese sake culture, you should visit a sake brewery in Kyoto. Many sake breweries in Kyoto are open to foreign tourists. At a sake brewery, you get to learn the procedure on sake making and taste some samples. Thus, visiting a sake brewery serves as a very good opportunity to understand Japanese culture. If you are interested in visiting a sake brewery, we can help to arrange tours, transfers, tour guides, and booking services. Please contact our customer service staff for details.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
Fushimi Kyoto is one of the major sake production sites in Japan. Among the countless breweries, Gekkeikan is the most renowned and has been around for hundreds of years. The Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is located inside the brewery. The museum was renovated from a wine cellar in 1909, but was not open to the public until 1982. The museum displays about 400 tools used in the sake production and sake sets. The museum also presents the timeline history of the company. At the end of the tour, visitors can try some samples such as Ginjoshu in the lobby.
Hours: 9:30~16:40
Closes on Dec 28-Jan 4, and Aug 13-Aug 16
Address: 247 Minami-Hamacho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Kizakura Sake & Beer Museum
Inside the headquarter of Kizakura is the Kizakura Fushimi-Gura. This is the only museum allowing visitors to watch the procedure on both sake and beer production. Among the total of 5 floors, 2F is manufacture site of beer, 4F is the packing assembly line, and 5F is the storage of the products. Each floor is installed with glasses window, through which guests can supervise the procedure. At the end of the tour, you can taste some Japanese sake and local beers, dine at the restaurant (200 seats), or shop at the gift shop at 2F.
Hours: 10:00~16:00
Closes on Dec 30 to Jan 4
Address: 53 Kajiwara-cho,Shimomisu,Yoko-ooji,Fushimi-ku,612-8242,Kyoto
Oishi Sake Brewery Miyamakura
Oishi Sake Brewery, which boasts a 300 long history as a skillful brewery in Tanba, moved the brewery in 2014 to Miyama, an area near Kayabuki no Sato, a village of thatched houses. In the same year, experience tour inside the Miyama brewery is available to the public. Reservation is required, and the tour is only offered in Japanese. Please note winter is the main season for alcohol production, and the tour may be altered to accommodate the production schedule. At Miyamaji Sake no Yakata, you can taste sample and purchase products if you like.
Hours: 8:30~18:00
Closes on Dec 30-Jan 4, and Aug 13-Aug 16
Address: 13 Saeki Kaichimata, Hiedano-cho, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto
Hakurei Brewery Amanokura
Located in the northern part of Kyoto, Hakurei Brewery Amanokura in Yura was first established in 1832. At convention center Amanokura, staffs explain the history of the company and sake, as well as the procedure on making sake. Guests can also try some local sake and seasonal drinks, so it is not a place to be missed by sake fans. Additional to sake, the brewery also produces beers, red wine, and shochu.
Hours: 9:00~17:00
Closes on Jan 1 to Jan 3
Address: 949 Aza-Yura, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto
Looking for a Sake brewery tour in Kyoto? The origin of sake, Kyoto demonstrates the importance of sake, an iconic alcohol made from fermented rice, in Japanese culture. Fushimi has been a famous sake district in Kyoto for a long history. A lot of high quality sake is born in this place. Nada District in Hyogo Prefecture and Fushimi in Kyoto are two major production sites of sake. The best sake is made from spring water, especially those from mountain top. Some manufactures also use water from the river, the lake, and the well, but the quality of sake declines as going down on the list. The geographical advantage of Fushimi in Kyoto and Nada in Hyogo are responsible for the superb sake. Today, you can still find shops in Nada using spring water to produce sake. Many sake storages, in white walls and black roofs, remain intact as the ancient time. There is also a museum renovated from a wine cellar. The headquarters of Gekkeikan, the world's largest brewery, is located here at Fushimi. If you are interested in Japanese sake culture, you should visit a sake brewery in Kyoto. Many sake breweries in Kyoto are open to foreign tourists. At a sake brewery, you get to learn the procedure on sake making and taste some samples. Thus, visiting a sake brewery serves as a very good opportunity to understand Japanese culture. If you are interested in visiting a sake brewery, we can help to arrange tours, transfers, tour guides, and booking services. Please contact our customer service staff for details.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
Fushimi Kyoto is one of the major sake production sites in Japan. Among the countless breweries, Gekkeikan is the most renowned and has been around for hundreds of years. The Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is located inside the brewery. The museum was renovated from a wine cellar in 1909, but was not open to the public until 1982. The museum displays about 400 tools used in the sake production and sake sets. The museum also presents the timeline history of the company. At the end of the tour, visitors can try some samples such as Ginjoshu in the lobby.
Hours: 9:30~16:40
Closes on Dec 28-Jan 4, and Aug 13-Aug 16
Address: 247 Minami-Hamacho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Kizakura Sake & Beer Museum
Inside the headquarter of Kizakura is the Kizakura Fushimi-Gura. This is the only museum allowing visitors to watch the procedure on both sake and beer production. Among the total of 5 floors, 2F is manufacture site of beer, 4F is the packing assembly line, and 5F is the storage of the products. Each floor is installed with glasses window, through which guests can supervise the procedure. At the end of the tour, you can taste some Japanese sake and local beers, dine at the restaurant (200 seats), or shop at the gift shop at 2F.
Hours: 10:00~16:00
Closes on Dec 30 to Jan 4
Address: 53 Kajiwara-cho,Shimomisu,Yoko-ooji,Fushimi-ku,612-8242,Kyoto
Oishi Sake Brewery Miyamakura
Oishi Sake Brewery, which boasts a 300 long history as a skillful brewery in Tanba, moved the brewery in 2014 to Miyama, an area near Kayabuki no Sato, a village of thatched houses. In the same year, experience tour inside the Miyama brewery is available to the public. Reservation is required, and the tour is only offered in Japanese. Please note winter is the main season for alcohol production, and the tour may be altered to accommodate the production schedule. At Miyamaji Sake no Yakata, you can taste sample and purchase products if you like.
Hours: 8:30~18:00
Closes on Dec 30-Jan 4, and Aug 13-Aug 16
Address: 13 Saeki Kaichimata, Hiedano-cho, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto
Hakurei Brewery Amanokura
Located in the northern part of Kyoto, Hakurei Brewery Amanokura in Yura was first established in 1832. At convention center Amanokura, staffs explain the history of the company and sake, as well as the procedure on making sake. Guests can also try some local sake and seasonal drinks, so it is not a place to be missed by sake fans. Additional to sake, the brewery also produces beers, red wine, and shochu.
Hours: 9:00~17:00
Closes on Jan 1 to Jan 3
Address: 949 Aza-Yura, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Kyoto sake famous?Yes. Fushimi has been a famous sake district in Kyoto for a long history, and a lot of high quality sake is born in this place. Some of the most remarkable breweries are Gekkeikan, Miyakotsuru, Kizakura, Kitagawahonke, and Kyohime.
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It is convenient to get to Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum by public transportation?Yes, it is very convenient. Take a 5 mins walk from Chushojima Station or 10 mins walk from Fushimi-Momoyama Station on the Keihan Main Line. 10 mins walk from Momoyama-Goryomae Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line.18 mins walk from Momoyama Station on the JR Nara Line.
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What else to visit near Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum?Horikawa River, Choken-ji Temple, Gokonomiya-jinja Shrine, Otesuji Shopping Arcade, Nayamachi Shopping Arcade, Ryoma-dori Shopping Street and Teradaya Inn etc.
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Do I need advance reservation to visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum?For small group visit, reservation is not required. However, if you plan to visit Sakekoubou or have a group more than 15 people, you need to make a reservation at least a day in advance.
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What sake is recommended in Kyoto?Sake from Fushimi is usually less acidic and has a mild taste. Rather, the alcohol is a little sweet and is favored by many ladies. Among the most popular are "Tama no Izumi" by Gekkeikan Brewery, "Kizakura" by Kizakura Brewery, and "Tomio" by Kitagawahonke Brewery.
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Are there any other sake producing areas in the Kansai area worth visiting?Yes. Both Osaka and Nada District in Kobe have long established sake breweries.
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Do you provide any sake brewery tour in Kyoto?Yes, depending on your preference, we can arrange a one day or half day tour to a sake brewery.
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Is tasting included in sake brewery tour?Most sake breweries such as Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum and Kizakura Sake & Beer Museum allow sample tasting. Some breweries like Kizakura Sake & Beer Museum also have a restaurant to let visitor to try sakes as well as some local dishes.
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