What can guests expect from the sake tasting?

Guests will sample eight different sake from across Japan, starting with lighter varieties and moving to more complex flavors, with guidance from a host throughout the experience.

Are food pairings included in the experience?

Yes, a selection of traditional and modern snacks is served to complement the sake and enhance the tasting.

Will there be non-alcoholic options available?

Yes, the experience ends with amazake, a sweet, non-alcoholic drink made from fermented rice koji.

Is this experience suitable for beginners?

Yes, the tasting is designed to be approachable, with a clear introduction to sake that helps guests understand different styles and find what they enjoy.

Casual Sake Tasting with Snacks in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

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Location

Tokyo

Duration

1 hour

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English

Location

Tokyo

Duration

1 hour

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English

Autumn Special

US$32.74

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Adult x1

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Taste eight sake from across Japan in a casual Kabukicho setting
Pair sake with curated modern and traditional snacks
Try amazake, a sweet non-alcoholic dessert drink
Learn the basics of sake and find your favorite style

Sake has been shaping Japanese gatherings for over 2,500 years, from quiet shrine rituals to lively nights in neighborhood bars. Step into a typical liquor shop and the range can feel endless, with bottles that differ in brewing style, region, and flavor. This guided tasting cuts through the noise with a clear, approachable introduction, helping you discover what suits your palate. You will sample eight carefully selected sakes from across Japan, each chosen to highlight a different style, aroma, and level of intensity. The experience begins with lighter, lower-alcohol varieties before moving into richer, more complex profiles, allowing your taste to build naturally. Along the way, your host shares insights into how sake is made, how to recognize its characteristics, and how to enjoy it with confidence. To deepen the experience, each pour is paired with a mix of traditional and modern snacks that bring out different notes in the sake. Depending on the season, you may also try selecting varieties served at different temperatures, revealing how subtle changes can transform flavor and aroma. The setting is a relaxed, welcoming bar where curiosity is encouraged and questions are always welcome. The tasting closes on a gentle note with amazake, a naturally sweet drink made from fermented rice koji, offering a soft contrast to the earlier pours. Set in Kabukicho, Shinjuku’s lively nightlife district, this experience goes beyond a typical night out. It offers a clear, easy introduction to sake, so you can choose and enjoy it with confidence long after the tasting ends.