Kyoto: Guided Walking Tour of Fushimi with Private Option

Get to know the Fushimi area of Kyoto with a local guide. Choose between a public or private tour and visit the district's must-see highlights like the Fushimi Inari shrine. See the cherry blossom by the canal before sampling sake from local distilleries and tasting some Japanese sweet treats. Meet your guide by the Kyoto Avanti Mall and head to a local favorite food spot to try a traditional taiyaki, a fish-shaped waffle filled with red bean paste or custard cream. Learn about the history of the area from your local guide, and stop by the famous Fushimi Inari Shinto shrine. Visit the former sake distillery of Gekkeikan, the first distillery to export Japanese alcohol overseas, and hear about Japan's sake culture. Next, take in the unique beauty of the Fushimi district as you walk along the famous canal, which is lined with cherry blossoms in the spring and summer. Learn about important moments in Japanese history, including the story of the significant battle which led to the beginning of the Meiji Restoration. Continue to the Teradaya Inn and discover the story of Sakamoto Ryoma, one of the most important figures in Japanese history. Finally, explore the traditional market stalls of Ryoma shopping street. Make one last stop at a local food spot to taste some traditional Japanese sweets, get a coffee, and talk about the tour. Finish the day at Kyoto station.