Fushimi Sake, Food & Crafts 2-Day Tour in Kyoto | EAT! MEET! JAPAN
"See beyond Fushimi's 10,000 torii gates with a deep dive into the history of sake, Kyoto vegetables, and more."
Millions of tourists flock to Fushimi every year to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha. But take a few steps past the flaming red gates, and you'll discover a world of unspoiled tradition. On this two-day trip, guests will roll up their sleeves as they are introduced to the natural bounty of Fushimi in all its forms.
Day 1 starts with observing one of Fushimi's farms, where Kyoto's original sake rice, called iwai, and regional vegetables. You'll further discover the unique traits of Kyoto-style cuisine through a Japanese-style lunch featuring sake lees from a local brewery and typical ingredients found in Fushimi.
Retrace the steps of your lunch with a private tour of a Fushimi sake brewery. If you feel so inclined, you can sign up for lectures on dashi and fermentation culture held around town, though a simple stroll is enough to get acquainted with Fushimi's traditional charm.
In the evening, indulge in an Italian course dinner and sake pairing. There's no better way to understand the true versatility of Fushimi sake. You'll go home with your tummy full and plenty of sake pairing advice to enjoy Japan's national drink long after returning home.
On Day 2, round out your trip with a workshop where you'll fashion your own sake cup with the help of Kyoto's artisans. Take home a lasting, memorable piece of your visit and the perfect add-on to your newly acquired sake knowledge.
Day 1 starts with observing one of Fushimi's farms, where Kyoto's original sake rice, called iwai, and regional vegetables. You'll further discover the unique traits of Kyoto-style cuisine through a Japanese-style lunch featuring sake lees from a local brewery and typical ingredients found in Fushimi.
Retrace the steps of your lunch with a private tour of a Fushimi sake brewery. If you feel so inclined, you can sign up for lectures on dashi and fermentation culture held around town, though a simple stroll is enough to get acquainted with Fushimi's traditional charm.
In the evening, indulge in an Italian course dinner and sake pairing. There's no better way to understand the true versatility of Fushimi sake. You'll go home with your tummy full and plenty of sake pairing advice to enjoy Japan's national drink long after returning home.
On Day 2, round out your trip with a workshop where you'll fashion your own sake cup with the help of Kyoto's artisans. Take home a lasting, memorable piece of your visit and the perfect add-on to your newly acquired sake knowledge.
Highlights
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at commercial farms and sake breweries
- Sample sake, produce and representative cuisine unique to Kyoto
- Make and take home your own sake cup
Inclusions
- Farm, sake brewery, and street tours with an English-speaking guide
- Lunch and dinner with sake pairing
- Sake cup-making experience
Location
- 8 Fukakusa Echigoyashiki-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8431, Japan
Contact
Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel:+81-3-3502-5516
