Sake Flight in Osaka with an Active Sake Brewer
Sake Flight in Osaka with an Active Sake Brewer
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Join former sake brewer Yuki Kume in Osaka for a hands-on sake tasting journey. Explore unique brews, discover your preferences, and enjoy perfect pairings in a culturally rich experience!
Highlights
Taste five unique sakes, each paired with dishes that enhance their flavors
Discover brewing secrets with Yuki Kume, a former sake brewer
Compare room-temp and warmed sake to see how temperature transforms flavor
Hear insider stories from Yuki’s visits to 15+ breweries across JapanFind your ideal sake with a personalized Sake Type Diagnosis
Experience Details
Imagine being welcomed with a smile, a glass of sake, and stories that transport you straight to the heart of Osaka’s brewing traditions.
That’s exactly what awaits with Yuki Kume, a former sake brewer and your guide to all things sake.
This two-hour experience is designed for everyone, whether you’re completely new to sake or have been exploring it for years. Yuki visits over 15 sake breweries a year. She tastes more than 500 sakes annually, but it’s his passion for sharing the culture and craft of sake that makes this experience unforgettable.
The journey begins with a warm welcome and an introduction to sake brewing, setting the stage for a tasting of five carefully selected sakes. Each pour is paired with a small dish that enhances its flavor, making each sip a memorable discovery.
Next, you’ll explore the nuances of different rice varieties and learn how temperature can transform a sake’s taste.
Throughout the session, Yuki brings each sake to life with stories from his visits to over 15 breweries across Japan. Guests can ask questions, share impressions, and connect with the craft behind each drink.
The experience concludes with a personalized “Sake Type Diagnosis” and a certificate to help you find sakes that suit your taste and enjoy them with confidence.
Come for the sake, stay for the stories, and leave with a deeper appreciation for Japan’s iconic drink. Yuki looks forward to sharing his knowledge and helping you discover your perfect sake match.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience start time
- Please refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne
- If you have food allergies, please let your host know in the ‘notes’ section when booking
- If you're not a heavy drinker, we can adjust the serving sizes, just let us know in advance (The total tasting amount is about 360 ml. Feel free to leave any leftovers to avoid overdrinking)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host at the experience venue in Fukushima, Osaka, Japan. More details and a Google Map will be provided upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
The sake tasting and workshop took us on a really fun and eye-opening 2-hour journey. Our instructor, Yuki, was calm, super knowledgeable, and spoke great English. We asked a ton of questions, tast...read more
While enjoying something as pleasant as sake, this experience also dives deep into its history and production with insights, local stories, and details you really wouldn’t find online. I think it s...read more