Kyoto Fushimi District Food and History Tour
The Fushimi district is not about the famous "Fushimi Inari" and its thousand gates. It is about learning more about one of the most significant moments in Japanese history and exploring an area in Kyoto that hasn't been conquered by international travelers and still keeps its authenticity and refle
📍Meeting point: When you arrive at JR "Inari" Station, walk outside. Your guide will be waiting for you by the statue of "Kitsunezo", located just across the street in front of the train station. Googlemap link: https://goo.gl/maps/Lwc9zMEg2KpvMZuMA
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hVisit the number one landmark in Japan, Fushimi Inari Shrine. You will learn about the origin of the spirit of Inari, and discover a few hidden spots in that area that most people don't know about. We will still do our very best to give you the most amazing shot possible inside the gate path.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hAdmission includedVisit the old Sake distillery of Gekkeikan and explore the Sake culture with the very first distillery to export Japanese alcohol overseas.
Stop 3
⏱ 30 minWalk by the Canal of Fushimi, an amazing spot to enjoy the outdoors, the cherry blossom, and the beauty of a very traditional district of Kyoto.
Stop 4
⏱ 15 minListen to Your Guide telling you the story of one of the most important battles in Japanese history, that led to the beginning of the Meiji restoration.
Stop 5
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedDiscover the story of Sakamoto Ryoma, one of the most important historical people in Japanese history, who nearly got assassinated in his room by the Shinsengumi, and could barely escape.
Stop 6
⏱ 1h 10mExplore the Ryoma Shopping Street, the equivalence of the "Nishiki Market", but which did not lose its authenticity and tradition, to make it a much more memorable Food, Drink, and Shopping experience in Kyoto. In this area, you will have free time to go for a late lunch and some shopping time.
Stop 7
⏱ 30 minWe will enjoy traditional Japanese sweets, after the Sake distillery, and relax, before going back to the train for the last stop of the tour. This will be the perfect time to get a coffee.
What’s Included
- ✓Entrance to Teradaya Inn
- ✓1 Taiyaki (Japanese waffle) for each guest
- ✓Shopping/Translating assistance
- ✓Entrance to the Sake Distillery Museum
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Full guiding during the time of the experience
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Shopping & Souvenirs
- ✗Tea and coffee
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a "2 guests minimum" rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
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