Kyoto Fushimi Tour with Canal Boat Ride and Sake Tasting

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Chushojima Station

Keihan Railway Chushojima Station, North Exit

End point
Fushimi Yume Hyakushu Cafe

Fushimi Yume Hyakushu

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Choken-ji Temple

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Fushimi Jikkoku-bune Boats

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Fushimi Yume Hyakushu Cafe

    A charming cafe and souvenir shop housed in a retro building. compare and taste renowned sakes from Fushimi. This cafe is optional.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Daruma Pilgrimage

Tags

Day Cruises
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Sake Tasting
Water Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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