Keen to become a Japanese sake expert? Then, this Tokyo sake tasting is your gateway to get there! Learn all about Japanese sake (known as nihonshu), a drink made from fermented rice. Try four different types of Japanese sake and learn all about the process of making it, starting from the foundations of high-quality rice, water, and koji.
You’ll be astounded by the variety of sake flavors. Using the same basic ingredients, different techniques and brewing conditions can change the sweetness and crispness of the final product. Different degrees of polishing the rice also have a huge impact on the flavor (and the price tag). Today, there is even a Japanese sake boom, with inventive forms of this beloved beverage popping up all the time, like sparkling sake! With so many varieties of sake, it may seem intimidating to learn about Japanese sake, but this Tokyo Sake Tasting will make discovering the flavors of Japanese nihonshu fun and easy to understand!
Highlights:
Learn about the rich history of Japanese sake
Experience Japanese drinking etiquette firsthand
Find out how sake is made, and all about the different types
Enjoy a sake tasting of 4 different types of Japanese sake
Munch on a complimentary appetizer
Inclusions:
A 1-hour Tokyo sake tasting
Insights from a Japanese sake expert
Complimentary appetizer
Meeting Point and Meeting Time:
The meeting point is at the experience location, between historical Asakusa and Kappabashi Kitchen Town. The exact location and video guide for accessing the experience location will be provided upon booking.
Remarks:
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years, so guests must be 20 years or older to participate.
Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation. Once confirmed, present your booking information at the experience location.
Please note that this tasting is not 100% gluten-free guaranteed, specifically for those with a highly sensitive allergy.