What other travelers are saying about Fushimi Sake District (Sake Breweries)
Went on a Tuesday only to find out one restaurant and sake is open.. The rest of food stalls are closed.
Nevertheless, an amazing experience to try 18 different sake in 1 go, then found the high class sake list. Okay we tried one, of course fell in love. The staff are very nice, communities well to non-Japanese-speaking consumers.
Awesome spot to try all kinds of sake and alcoholic drinks in Japan. I went all in with the 18-sake tasting set—yes, I did it solo—and felt great afterward. Pro tip: you’re required to order at least one drink at your table, so I added a local beer on the side.
Tons of food options available, all from your seat—just order off the menu and they bring everything to you. Super convenient and chill.
I walked in with no reservation, which I couldn’t find mentioned in other reviews, so hopefully that helps anyone planning to visit. The atmosphere was great, and the sake connoisseurs were super friendly and guided me in the right direction with any questions I had.
Highly recommend if you’re curious about sake or just want a fun, relaxed drinking experience!
We had such a wonderful time with the sake tasting! I think this is definitely one of the most amazing values in Kyoto and so easy to enjoy. Sit down, wait for the 18 sakes to arrive, food comes to you, have a super fun evening! Very approachable a low pressure way to taste such a wide assortment of sakes. Three stars for the food because what we happened to order wasn’t totally amazing, but the experience of tasting lots of different options along with lots of different sakes definitely a five out of five!
A nice place to sit and perform a sake tasting with locals. Located near a market in Fushimi ward (an area known for its sake breweries) you can choose to go for 9 samples of 18 samples depending on your appetite.
We went for 9 which also comes with a variety of small servings of sides. Each of the sake were unique and the alcohol % rangex from less than 10% to 18%.
All in all, enjoyed the experience so much and it was worth the money.
Note that the tasting is shareable as long as you order atleast one drink per person. We ordered a bottle of beer and this set.
We sat at the first restaurant when we walked in, not realizing we could sit anywhere or order from any restaurant in the venue. Can’t complain though - we loved the overall experience! The food was fantastic and the flight of 5 sakes was awesome. I just wish there had been some explanation or guidance on the sakes, but that may have been due to the language barrier. Still, it was a memorable visit and I’d definitely come back.
Fushimi Sake District, located in the southern part of Kyoto, is celebrated for its clean, soft water that flows from the river's underground springs. This high-quality water is crucial for producing the district's renowned sake. With a history spanning over 400 years, Fushimi is home to nearly 40 sake breweries, making it a pivotal sake production center in Japan.
The Teradaya Inn is a historical site closely linked to Fushimi's sake heritage. It's a museum dedicated to the legendary samurai Sakamoto Ryoma and an operational inn. Ryoma played a significant role in Japan's transition to modern democracy and dramatically escaped an attack at this inn.
Fushimi hosts an annual spring sake festival, where visitors can sample over 30 varieties of sake. Although the event's date varies and tickets are limited, many local shops and breweries also offer sake tastings on the festival day without the need for special tickets.
Apart from brewery tours, there are several tasting rooms in the district where visitors can enjoy a variety of sake. The Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum and Kizakura Kappa Country are notable for their extensive selection of sake, including rare and limited editions.
Fushimi is conveniently located in southern Kyoto and can be easily reached by train or bus from the city center. The district's unique combination of cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and sake brewing tradition makes it a must-visit for anyone interested in Japanese culture and sake.
