Coffee Tastings

Experience sophisticated wine and delicious ice cream by visiting Housui Winery in Iwamizawa and Maoi Distillery in Naganuma and enjoy beautiful views overlooking the Ishikari Plain.

Experience Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture’s rich sake production history with the help of an English-speaking local guide. The tour concludes with a tasting of some world-renowned sake.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo life with this tea-tasting experience! Taste seven different types of Japanese tea, including gyokuro, and enjoy complimentary Japanese sweet pairings. You will definitely feel relaxed after this experience!

Dive into the history and culture of Japanese Sake with the help of a sake expert and learn about the different types of sake and how to pair and serve them with meals provided by an expert.

Food brings people together. Build connections with your team and improve communication skills during this Japanese sake tasting competition. In a casual environment, your teams will work together to identify different types of sake, and win prizes.

Join a pottery class in Hirashimizu, a peaceful Yamagata village that’s home to a variety of artisanal shops. Use regional pottery techniques to make your own dish, bowl, or sake cup! Then, join a sake sommelier for an in-depth workshop and tasting.

Tour a sake brewery in Kesennuma and learn about the sake brewing process and how the brewery got back on its feet following the Great East Japan Earthquake. Then, enjoy a delicious sake and sushi pairing at a local restaurant.

After a tour of Shiogama Shrine, visit a local sake brewery for a tasting, learning about the brewing process and how to appreciate the drink. Then, pair several styles of sake with different types of sushi, unlocking new flavor combinations!