In the historic heart of Japan, Kyoto stands out for its rich culinary offering and its deep-rooted traditional culture. Fushimi sake, a legacy passed down through generations, is closely linked to these traditions. In this immersive experience, the region’s sake and its renowned water are the main protagonists, captivating gastronomy lovers according to Accord
A secret legacy: the centuries-old art of brewing sake
At the southern entrance to Kyoto lies Fushimi, renowned as one of the three main birthplaces of sake in Japan, tracing its origins to the Yayoi period. The meticulous tradition of making this drink has endured over time, with 20 distilleries currently active. The abundance of high-quality groundwater at Fushimi has been key to this legacy, allowing sake production to continue for hundreds of years.
48-hour experience to the heart of sake and culture of Kyoto
This exclusive itinerary offers visitors the opportunity to fully explore the wonders of Fushimi sake and its famous water. Includes visits to rice fields used for sake production, tours of local distilleries, and a dining experience with a traditional Japanese lunch. In addition, you can stroll through the charming Fushimi area and end the day with a unique dinner that fuses Italian cuisine with the delicacies of Fushimi sake.
Exclusive visits to renowned distilleries
Visitors will enjoy private tours at iconic sake distilleries such as Masuda Tokubee Shoten, with over 300 years of history, Saito Shuzo, renowned for its sparkling sake innovation, and Matsuyama Sake Brewery, renowned for its advanced craft technique. After these visits, tourists will be able to stroll through the historic streets dotted with distilleries. Another option is a ride on a “Jikkokubune”, a replica of the traditional boats that transported sake, rice and other products from Fushimi to Osaka.
Gastronomic and sustainable adventure
After exploring the farm in Fushimi to witness the cultivation of rice for Kyoto sake and harvest native vegetables, visitors will have the opportunity to have lunch at the Uosaburo or Kyoryori Seiwasou restaurants. Here, you can delight in views of lush Japanese gardens and savor authentic Kyoto cuisine, made with sustainably produced local ingredients. Dishes incorporate the renowned soup broth prepared with Fushimi’s signature water, regional vegetables and sake lees, a byproduct of the sake brewing process, demonstrating a genuinely sustainable approach.
Sophisticated pairing dinners and unique stays
In this region, there are two emblematic hotels, the GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO and THE THOUSAND KYOTO, both of which are located in the center of Kyoto and embody sustainable lifestyles.
In these places, visitors can enjoy exceptional paired dinners at the hotel’s own restaurants ERUTAN or SCALAE, which combine Italian cuisine with ingredients from Fushimi and local sake. These combinations offer a preview of the sake-tasting experience, which travelers can take with them as souvenirs. Located in the heart of Kyoto, very close to Gion, GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO offers original wellness programs to relax mind and body, such as yoga and the zazen experience. In 2020, it became the first hotel to receive Well certification, evaluating both health and environmental perspectives. THE THOUSAND KYOTO, just a two-minute walk from Kyoto Station, is a “sustainable comfort hotel” that honors the wisdom of living in harmony with nature and reflects the hospitable spirit of Kyoto, the capital of a thousand years. This is a perfect opportunity to stay in a relaxing space overlooking a garden in the heart of the city.
A memorable artisanal experience
Travelers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich tradition of Raku pottery by creating their own exclusive sake glass under the tutelage of a certified Rakunyu master craftsman. This experience will result in a unique memory of your trip to Japan. In addition, they will be able to explore the art of metal under the direction of Genbei Yamanaka at Seikado, the oldest tinplate workshop in Japan with more than 185 years of history. Here, they will have the opportunity to make tin cups that last up to 100 years. Enjoying sake becomes even more special when doing so in a unique, handcrafted cup.
This itinerary is a customizable “special plan”, not a closed tour package. It is designed to allow travelers to explore the rich culture of Kyoto through Fushimi sake, adapting to each person’s individual interests. To book these experiences, it is recommended to contact your local travel agency for more details and to customize the trip according to personal preferences.
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Contact
Contact name: Tamiko Nakamura
Contact description: ACCORD Spain
Contact telephone number: 34 601340688
