Food Tours

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Sake Tasting Tour

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine torii gates with tourists on sake tasting tour in Kyoto, Japan.

Tour group exploring the vibrant red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan during a Sake Tasting Tour

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine torii gates with tourists exploring Kyoto tour.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine red torii gates with tourists on sake tasting tour in Kyoto, Japan.

Visit the revered Fushimi Inari Shrine, discover the customs of sake brewing, and sample sake at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum on a 4-hour guided tour.

Highlights

Follow your English-speaking guide on this tour to Kyoto's revered temple, and taste the traditional Japanese alcohol Sake.
Learn about the traditions attached to sake and its brewing process during a tasting session at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum.
Visit the central Inari shrine of Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto and pose for photos at one of the 5,000 fiery orange torii gates.
Fun Fact: Sake can also be had as a warm beverage that helps aid digestion after meals.

Inclusions

4-hour guided tour in Kyoto
English-speaking guide
Train tickets
Admission fees

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

A guided tour of the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and a visit to a sake brewery complete with sake tasting will introduce you to some of the gems that Kyoto has to offer.

Learn about the History and Traditions of Sake Brewing

Saunter through bustling streets to arrive at the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum to discover sake brewing traditions in Fushimi. Nestled beside the willow-lined Horikawa River, the 20th-century wooden buildings of a brewery house the museum. Explore the displays of preserved brewing equipment used since 1909, like sake barrels, fermentation tanks, and old sake bottles. Soak in the fragrance of steaming rice, and enjoy the fresh and rich flavors of different kinds of sake.

Explore the photogenic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Continue to the vibrant Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, an important Shinto Shrine of Kyoto and the head shrine of about 40,000 Inari sub-shrines. The Fushimi Inari is famous for its 5,000 bright orange torii gates behind the shrine's main grounds. The rows of gates line a hiking trail into the wooded forest of Mount Inari, and you might also be able to spot fox statues scattered across the shrine.

Itinerary

Know Before You Go

Important Information

It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Restrictions

To book this experience, you must book tickets for a minimum of 2 guests.
This tour can accommodate a maximum of 10 people in 1 group.

Timings

Mon & Thu: 8:40am

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo.
Address: Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo, 17 Nishikujo Inmachi, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8412, Japan.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Hachijo Aburanokoji. It is a quick 5-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses 市営１６ to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Kyoto Station. It is a quick 4-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board trains HARUKA, Hashidate, Hida, Karasuma Line, Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu-Kyoto Line, Kuroshio, Nara Line, San-In Line, Super Hakuto, Thunderbird, and Tokaido-Sanyo Line to get you there.