Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

Overview

The Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, located in Fushimi, Kyoto, is a corporate museum showcasing the history and culture of sake brewing at Gekkeikan, a brewery with over 350 years of history. The museum's exhibition rooms feature displays on the sake-making process, tools, and Gekkeikan's history. Visitors can also explore actual sake breweries and participate in hands-on sake-making experiences. After the tour, you can enjoy a sake tasting and purchase souvenirs. Fushimi, known for its abundant, high-quality water and favorable climate, has been a renowned sake-brewing region since ancient times. Gekkeikan, founded in the late Edo period, is a long-established brewery in Fushimi. The Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum allows visitors to learn about Fushimi's sake-brewing history and culture through valuable exhibits and materials. The museum displays historical sake-making equipment and actual sake breweries. Informative panels and videos clearly illustrate the sake-making process. In the hands-on experience corner, you can try your hand at various stages of sake production using authentic brewing tools. After the tour, you can savor a variety of Gekkeikan's sake at the tasting corner. The gift shop offers a wide selection of Gekkeikan sake, brewing tools, and related goods. The Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is a must-visit destination when exploring Fushimi's sake breweries. Learn about the history and culture of sake brewing and indulge in the delicious flavors of sake.