Drinks Fushimi, Kyoto
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
A place for a drink in Fushimi, Kyoto, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Sake brewer's museum in Fushimi's old brewing district, with a tasting at the end.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Kyoto, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Fushimi Inari Taisha, 4.6 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Drinks · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Fushimi
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Kyoto. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Fushimi Inari Taisha
Thousands of vermilion torii gates climbing Mount Inari behind the main shrine.
Sight · 4.6 km straight-line - 2Kiyomizu-dera
Hillside temple with a wooden stage over the trees and views across the city.
Sight · 7.6 km straight-line - 3Pontocho Alley
Narrow lantern-lit lane of restaurants and bars along the Kamo River.
Drinks · 8.4 km straight-line - 4Nishiki Market
Covered five-block food market for pickles, tamagoyaki, tofu and knives.
Food · 8.4 km straight-line - 5Hanamikoji Street
Gion's main lane of wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko are sometimes seen at dusk.
Sight · 8.6 km straight-line - 6Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
Japan's first malt whisky distillery, 40 minutes away by train in Shimamoto.
Drinks · Osaka · 8.9 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is a stop on our Japan Golden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Kyoto
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is our only drinks pick in Kyoto; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Kyoto guide.
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Kinkaku-ji
Gold-leaf-covered pavilion reflected in a pond, Kyoto's most photographed temple.
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Philosopher's Path
Canal-side walk lined with cherry trees between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji.
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Omen Ginkakuji
Long-running udon restaurant serving thick noodles with seasonal vegetables to add yourself.
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Path through towering bamboo stalks in western Kyoto's Sagano district.
When to go
Average daily highs in Kyoto run from 7°C in January to 31°C in August; July is usually the wettest month. For Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Kyoto from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kyoto weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 247 Minamihamachō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8660, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.92914, 135.76161
- Destination
- Kyoto, Japan
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum: quick answers
How much time do you need at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum?
Our pick: Afternoon.
Where is Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum?
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is at 247 Minamihamachō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8660, Japan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum?
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum appears on Japan Golden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Kyoto.
Plan Kyoto
- Kyoto travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Kyoto weather by month
- Kyoto to Osaka 43 km straight-line
- Tokyo to Kyoto 360 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Kyoto
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Outdoors
- Omen Ginkakuji Food
- Kinkaku-ji Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.