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Experience a night of Japanese sake tasting in Fushimi, Kyoto.

Experience a night of Japanese sake tasting in Fushimi, Kyoto.

Enjoy a sake tasting experience in a space reminiscent of the Taisho era at Fushimi Yume Hyakushu in Fushimi! You'll start by tasting first sake, then compare it with 17 carefully selected brands from 17 breweries in Fushimi, in a sake-loving experience that uses all five senses to find the perfect match.

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Fushimi, located south of Kyoto, is one of Japan's three great sake regions, along with Nada in Hyogo Prefecture and Saijo in Hiroshima Prefecture.

Blessed with abundant underground water, known as "Fushimizu," this is a true "sake capital," with a sake brewery with over 350 years of history still producing sake.

A special experience event is being held in Fushimi, where you can enjoy 17 types of sake with all five senses. The venue is Fushimi Yume Hyakushu, a tourist facility that utilizes a historic building. Why not fully experience the charm of Fushimi through this "sake tasting experience" for adults?

"Sake Gallery" with 17 types of sake on display

The event is held in the "Sake Gallery," which displays 17 types of sake carefully selected from Fushimi sake breweries.

The sake tasting experience uses all five senses - visually enjoying the label, smelling the aroma, comparing the flavors, and noticing the sounds and textures - and it truly feels like a game. Everyone, from beginners to enthusiasts, can make new discoveries.

Experience a night of Japanese sake tasting in Fushimi, Kyoto.

What is the venue "Fushimi Yume Hyakushu"?

Fushimi Yume Hyakushu is a tourist facility that was renovated from the former Gekkeikan headquarters building. Inside the building, which has a retro Western-style atmosphere, you can enjoy exhibits introducing Fushimi's sake culture, purchases of fine sake from local breweries, and a cafe space.

Experience a night of Japanese sake tasting in Fushimi, Kyoto.

access

Approximately 6 minutes on foot from Keihan Railway "Chuchojima" station 
Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Railway "Momoyama Goryo" station
Approximately 15 minutes' walk from JR Momoyama Station

Sake Tasting Night in Fushimi

We will be holding an evening sake tasting event where you can try 17 different types of Fushimi sake all at once. Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere.

You'll be amazed by the differences in taste, aroma, and color that result from the commitment of each brewery. Experience the depth of sake and spend an evening discovering your favorite Fushimi sake.

Experience a night of Japanese sake tasting in Fushimi, Kyoto.
Experience a night of Japanese sake tasting in Fushimi, Kyoto.

Event Details

Dates: Friday, November 21st, Saturday, November 22nd, Friday, November 28th, Saturday, November 29th, 2025

●Event hours: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM each day (last admission: 8:30 PM)

●Experience time: 45 minutes

●Price: 2,500 yen per person

●Supported languages: Japanese, English

■ Brand list (in no particular order)
Kizakura (Kizakura Sake Brewery), Tomiou (Kitagawa Honke Co., Ltd.), Kyohime (Kyohime Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.), Kinki Masamune (Kinshi Masamune Co., Ltd.), Gekkeikan (Gekkeikan Co., Ltd.), Eikun (Saito Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.), Shotoku (Shotoku Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.), Shochikubai (Takara Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.), Tamanohikari (Tamanohikari Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.), Toyoiwai (Toyosawa Honten Co., Ltd.), Keicho (Heiwa Sake Brewery Limited Partnership), Tsuki no Katsura (Masuda Tokubei Shoten Co., Ltd.), Momono Shizuku (Matsumoto Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.), Miyakozuru (Miyakozuru Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.), Shinsei (Yamamoto Honke Co., Ltd.), Kunteki (Higashiyama Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.), Jukkoku (Matsuyama Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.)

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* Reservations via the web will be accepted up to 30 minutes before the event starts.
*Reservations can be made on the day. You can also enter without a reservation.

You can also enjoy souvenir shopping and walking around the city.

After the experience, we recommend purchasing your favorite sake at the Fushimi Yume Hyakushu shop, or taking a stroll around the town to visit nearby sake breweries, Teradaya, and the Jikkokubune boat.
You can fully enjoy the charm of Fushimi.

Experience a night of Japanese sake tasting in Fushimi, Kyoto.

JTB Kyoto Branch is rooted in the Kyoto area and aims to be a branch that continues to be loved by Kyoto customers. We will introduce you to everything from recommended travel information to hidden tourist spots.

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