gekkeikan museum
INFORMATION Change of our opening hours (July 31) and construction in the museum(July 28 ~)

Change of our opening hours on Thursday, July 31.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum will close at 13:00 on Thursday, July 31, for staff training.(admission by 12:30).
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding.

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Notice of construction in the museum (July 28 to mid-September)
Repair work will be conducted on some parts of the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the construction work, which will result in restricted access to the outdoor areas including the museum courtyard and the area around the well. We will proceed with the work with due consideration for safety, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Construction period: July 28, 2025 (month) to mid-September 2025
Construction site: Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum courtyard, outside passage from tasting area to store (around well)

precautions
*During the construction period, the museum will be open to visitors, but the tour route will be different from the usual one. For safety reasons, please follow the instructions of the staff.
*No access to the courtyard, well area, or other outdoor areas is allowed.
*Since the construction site includes a pathway for barrier-free access, we can not offer easy access will be allowed during the construction period.　(There are steps at the entrance and some parts of the building)
*The museum may be temporarily closed depending on the progress and content of construction.

The latest information will be posted on our official Instagram account (@gekkeikansakemuseum).

Fushimi, the Sake Paradise of Kyoto

Fushimi lies at the southern end of the Kyoto Basin. It has always been blessed with good quality groundwater, and a rich natural environment even to this day. The city retains the atmosphere of the olden days, and is enjoyed by many as a city which breathes history.

Fushimi's traditional position as a sake-producing town remains alive today. Sake production has also continued without interruption. During the depths of winter, when winter-brewed refined sake production reaches its peak, rice is steamed and the "moromi" main mash is fermented, filling the air with its aroma in a way that lets people know that this is a sake town.

Enjoy a Stroll Around Fushimi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

The Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum is a space where visitors can sense the spirit of Fushimi, its history and sake culture; and of Gekkeikan, a company that has led the development of sake brewing in this area. After visiting the Museum, enjoy tasting a range of sakes brewed with the underground water that is Fushimi's natural bounty, using traditional techniques honed through our history of challenge and creativity.

Museum Floor Guide

Visitor Information

  • *We cannot accept tours for groups (13 or more persons).
Address 247 Minamihama-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8660, Japan
Access
  • 5-minute walk from Keihan Line Chushojima Station
  • 10-minute walk from Keihan Line Fushimi-Momoyama Station
  • 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Kyoto Line Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station
  • 18-minute walk from JR Nara Line Momoyama Station

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Phone 075-623-2056
Hours 9:30 – 16:30 (last admission 16:00)
Admission 20 or older: ¥600 / 13 to 19: ¥100 / 12 or younger: Free

*Visitors 13 or older will be given free gifts.
Reservation Please make your reservations online ahead of time
  • By specifying a date and time, you will be given priority for your visit.
  • You may also visited the museum without a reservasion.However, we may ask you to wait, depending on crowd levels or limits to numbers. Also, if the tours are already at capacity you may not be able to join one.
*All tours are without a guide.

See here for normal admission reservations (Japanese only)
Closed New Years holiday period (from December 28 to January 4), O-Bon festival (from August 13 to August 16)
Museum Guide Our Museum Guide lets you enjoy the Museum using your own device. You can learn about the stories behind the exhibits you view. It tells you the history of Gekkeikan from our founding to the present day, including episodes related to our sake brewing. We offer free Wi-Fi throughout the Museum.