Spring in Shibuya: Sake Tasting & Sakura Picnic
Get in the mood for spring with a curated sake tasting with seasonal snack pairings followed by a delightful picnic under the cherry blossom trees at a park in Shibuya.
Highlights
Learn insights about Japanese sake, including brewing methods, history and flavor profiles, at a modern bar only a few minutes from Shibuya Station
Taste five different varieties of sake with seasonal snack pairings curated by a sake expert
Experience Japan’s tradition of “hanami” by enjoying a picnic with sake and snacks together with your host at a nearby park
10 meals
Experience Details
Much like other foods and drinks, Japanese sake transforms with the arrival of spring. Once the cherry blossoms bloom, fruity and aromatic varieties take center stage, often served chilled for those warm, sunny days and enjoyed in the company of friends under the pink trees. While in Tokyo, why not partake in a hanami picnic, Japan's cherished celebration of spring?
Eriko, your host, is a sake enthusiast who has traveled extensively, even outside Japan, searching for the perfect brew. Using her knowledge and passion for Japan’s national drink, she has crafted the ultimate spring experience: a curated sake tasting in a futuristic bar in Shibuya followed by a classic hanami party where you can enjoy a picnic together at a nearby park. Savor the exquisite flavors of sake paired with seasonal snacks and bask in the picturesque sight of Shibuya's spring scenery.
Experience flow:
-Meet your host at Kubota Sake Bar in Shibuya
-Learn how sake is made through a brief lecture
-Taste five types of sake selected by your host, and enjoy a pairing with spring snacks
-If the weather allows, head to a nearby park with your host (around 17 minutes away) and share a hanami picnic, drinking and eating under the cherry blossom trees (in the case of rain, enjoy additional spring sake inside the bar instead)
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify your host at the time of booking.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Kubota Sake Bar in Shibuya, about 8 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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