The Development and History of Sake Brewing in Fushimi, Kyoto [Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Hall]

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2023.5.19

Learn about the development and history of sake brewing in Fushimi, Kyoto [Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Museum]

The Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Museum is where visitors can learn about the history and sake culture of Gekkeikan, a sake brewery founded in 1637 in Fushimi, Kyoto, known as one of Japan's leading sake breweries. In addition to general tours, the museum offers guided tours of the brewery, where visitors can learn about the history of Gekkeikan and the traditional sake brewing process, as well as experience filling and tasting sake (3,000 yen), which is only available on the tour. Tours may be suspended during the summer and depending on brewing conditions.

Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Hall Interior view

Visitors can also sample "Sakamizu," Gekkeikan's brewing water that wells up in the courtyard, and enjoy its mild taste.

Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Hall

lunar New Year period (January 1st to 3rd)
247 Minamihama-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
5 minutes walk from Keihan Chushojima Station
Tel. 075-623-2056
Hours of operation: 9:30-16:30
Open all year (except Obon and year-end and New Year holidays)
Admission: 600 yen for 20 years old and older, 100 yen for 13-19 years old, free for 12 years old and younger *13 years old and older include a souvenir, 20 years old and older include 3 kinds of sake tasting. Admission free for store use only.
22 parking spaces
https://www.gekkeikan.co.jp/

*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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