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KYOTO

Kyoto Whisky and Sake Tasting Tour

During this evening tour in Kyoto, stop at an award-winning bar where the bartenders can fix you up a personalized drink, taste seasonal Kyoto delicacies alongside a sake tasting, and enjoy a whisky and chocolate pairing in Pontocho.

from$254.62
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KAGOSHIMA

Kagoshima Whisky Tasting and Distillery Tour

Learn about Kagoshima whisky and sip on its finest blends in this tour for whisky lovers. Visit two distilleries, partake in whisky tastings and enjoy lunch overlooking a peaceful Japanese garden. Pick-up and drop-off in Kagoshima City is included.

from$217.01
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KAGOSHIMA

Organic Tea Tasting in Kagoshima City

In this tea tasting in Kagoshima City, sample a variety of organic teas produced in Northern Kagoshima and discover the area's unique tea culture with a tea master.

from$59.67
Tea experience
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KANAGAWA

Sommelier-Guided Craft Beer and Regional Food Pairing

Come along with a certified cicerone (beer sommelier) and eat and drink your way through Japan, without ever leaving Tokyo!

from$86.80
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OSAKA

(Online) Mysteries of Japanese Whisky Private Experience

Curious about the world of Japanese whisky? During this BYOB online experience, you’ll learn about how whisky is made (especially the particulars of Japanese whisky production), and find out how to make a classic Japanese highball.

from$10.85
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OKINAWA

Okinawa Cultural Tour: Awamori Distillery & Cave Expedition

You’ll want to bring your adventurous spirit for this tour! A specialty Okinawan alcohol, see how awamori is produced at Matsufuji Distillery and join a tasting experience. Then, explore the caverns of the only awamori cave in the world!

from$101.27
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TOKYO

Sommelier-Led Online Beer Tasting with Luxury Fruit Pairing

Expand your palate during this online beer tasting and fruit pairing experience. Mario, the beer sommelier and guide for this virtual tasting, will introduce the culture of luxury fruit gifting in Japan, and walk you through fruit and beer pairings.

from$18.08
Online
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TOKYO

Japanese Sake Tasting Experience for Team Building

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.

from$79.57
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TOKYO

Tasting Seven Different High Quality Sake with Food Pairing

Dive into the history and culture of Japanese sake guided by an expert and learn about the different types of sake and how to pair and serve them with meals in this experience near Tokyo Tower.

from$119.35
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TOKYO

Tasting & Comparing Seven High-Quality Japanese Teas (Tokyo)

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!

from$101.85
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TOKYO

Taste Seven Traditional Japanese Sake in Shinjuku

Through this experience, your guide will teach you about Japan's relationship with sake throughout its history and culture, serve 7 different sakes, and explain how each sake is prepared, should be enjoyed, and which foods have complimentary tastes.

from$57.86
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TOKYO

Unlimited Sake Tastings at a Private Sake Salon in Tsukiji

Enjoy unlimited sake tastings at a private sake salon in Tsukiji. A sake sommelier will help you discover your perfect type of sake.

from$47.01
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TOYAMA

Toyama Crafts and Whiskey Distillery Tour with Dinner

In this unique experience in Takaoka, Toyama, tour a traditional metalworking factory, make your own sake cup, enjoy a whiskey distillery tour and tasting, and wrap the day with a fine dining experience.

from$337.08
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GIFU

Tour and Sake Tasting at Takayama’s Oldest Sake Brewery

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.

from$18.08
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SAITAMA

Saitama Wood-Aged Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting

Experience Saitama sake brewed the old-fashioned way in timber holding tanks at Yamane Shuzo. Enjoy sampling this wood-aged sake tasting.

from$72.33
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NAGANO

Simply Sake: Tasting & Brewery Tour in Matsumoto

Peek behind the curtain of sake production in Matsumoto–one of Japan’s most active sake-producing regions! Tour the operational brewery, learn about the process from an expert, taste a variety of sake, then take home a sake-themed souvenir.

from$81.01
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NIIGATA

Niigata Sake Tour, Tasting, & Masterclass

Discover the world of sake in Niigata, a region that produces some of the finest in Japan. Learn sake history, customs, & culture from a Professional Sake Meister (Kikisake-Shi) then participate in a sake-tasting session. Appetizers included!

from$70.52
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NAGANO

Discover Matsumoto: Landmarks, Sake, Kaiseki, & Castle Tour

Unique architecture, sake tastings, and long-trodden streets lead to a once-in-a-lifetime kaiseki meal brimming with Matsumoto's finest local flavors. Experience the history of the world-heritage site Matsumoto Castle and its surrounding areas.

from$159.14
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KYOTO

Kyoto: Sake Tasting at Local Breweries near Fushimi Inari

Taste the heart of Kyoto's sake culture and explore Fushimi's sake legacy. Guided by sake-loving expert, visit historic breweries, shops, and a food hall to savor diverse flavors. Uncover the secrets of sake making, and enjoy sweet sake.

from$108.50
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HYOGO

Kobe: Sake Tasting Tour at Local Breweries

Explore Kobe's sake paradise! Visit Nada, Kobe, for exceptional sake. Guided by a sake-loving expert, you’ll taste over 12 types of sake and visit some of the best breweries, learning about customs, history, and brewing techniques.

from$108.50
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TOKYO

Tokyo Tea Tasting: 12 Types of Matcha, Sencha, & Gyokuro

Experience a taste of Japan in Tokyo with a certified Tea Advisor who will introduce the origins & preparation of 12 types of tea. Learn about sencha, matcha, & gyokuro tea & the diverse regions they come from in an immersive tasting session.

from$92.59
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KYOTO

Sake Spectacular: Museum Tour & Tasting in Fushimi (Kyoto)

Join Hiroshi for a private sake tour in Fushimi! Explore Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, learn about history, culture, production, & savor samples. With a diverse background, Hiroshi shares Kyoto's charm, while Fushimi's legacy enhances the experience.

from$72.33
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NIIGATA

Sake Tasting at Niigata’s Oldest Shinto Shrine

Journey to the home of sake (Niigata) to learn about Japan’s beloved rice wine! You’ll experience a tasting, info session, & appetizer pairing in the main hall of the region's oldest Shinto shrine alongside a knowledgeable guide.

from$54.25
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HOKKAIDO

Discover Otaru: Town Tour, Seafood, Sake, & More (Hokkaido)

Meander through Otaru, an age-old trading town in Hokkaido. Explore Otaru Canal, meander through Sakaimachi Street's quaint alleys, discover the Triangular Market (seafood & produce), enjoy a fresh seafood bowl, & take part in a sake tasting.

from$90.42
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HYOGO

Sake Brewery Tour: Taste Your Way Through Kobe’s Sake Mecca

Embark on a tour of the most famous sake-producing region in Japan! Receive a history lesson in style while indulging in more than 10 types of premium Nada sake, then end the day with (you guessed it) more taste testing at a popular standing bar.

from$81.74
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NARA

Nara Tour: Todaiji Temple, Sake Tasting, & Craft Beer

History, culture, a giant Buddha, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Visit Todaiji Temple, try sake at Imanishi Seibei Shoten, craft beer at Naramachi Brewery, & take home a souvenir sake cup on this guided tour.

from$99.82
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HYOGO

Nada Gogo Sake Brewery Tour, Tastings, & Adventures in Kobe

Uncover the world of Japanese sake (nihonshu) on this spectacular tour of Nada Gogo in Kobe; Japan’s famed sake-producing region! Taste (a lot of) sake, tour breweries, visit sake museums, & more with an expert guide by your side.

from$90.42
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GIFU

Supreme Sake: Brewery Tour, Tasting, & Aged Sake in Gifu

Explore the world of sake, otherwise known as rice wine or nihonshu. Tour Gifu’s esteemed Daruma Masamune Sake Brewery, learn about the production process, experience a sake tasting, then visit a special cellar filled with rare vintage sake bottles.

from$95.48
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Excellent! We learned a lot and had a great time.
Hersch
April 15, 2025
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Unlimited Sake Tastings at a Private Sake Salon in Tsukiji
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My family from the US and I learned a lot about sake, and we got to try various delicious sake at the store. Eriko was a fantastic host. She explained the process of making sake and answered our questions with patience. I could feel her passion for sake from the way she talks about her favorite breweries in the country. The bar was a bit small but there was space for a big group of 5 (and we are not Japanese-sized!) We recommend this experience for those who are new to sake and are looking for an English-speaking guide.
Jeorgia Allison Baluyot
April 05, 2025
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Guided Sake Tasting & 1-Hour All-You-Can-Drink in Shibuya
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My mom and I learned so much!! Such a fun experience, we recommend it to all matcha enthusiasts! Now we know what flavors suit each of us and where to purchase them. Thank you so much Chusei for the wonderful tasting experience.
Danica Xiong
April 04, 2025
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10 Kinds of Matcha Tasting & Matcha-Making Session (Tokyo)
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This is a must do for anybody who would like to have an introduction to Japanese whiskey. Shugo, my guide for the whiskey journey, met me at the appointed place and brought me to the whiskey tasting room. He then told me about the origins of Japanese whiskey and how it has developed since. Then we started the tasting with Shugo seeking to get a feel for my particular whiskey taste so that he could select the appropriate Japanese whiskies to try. For me it was a great experience to be able to taste a wide range of Japanese whiskies from throughout Japan to understand the variety of aroma, simplicity or complexity of taste, and lightness or sharpness on the throat. Definitely so very interesting and unique whiskies. We had a good discussion and Shugo has perfect English which made for a very interesting sharing of whiskey experiences.
Gerard Buckley
April 04, 2025
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High-Quality Japanese Whisky Tasting in Shibuya
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What a lovely afternoon we had! Hiro was delightful and engaging. I’m really glad I booked this tour, it has been the highlight of my Osaka trip. Thank you so much, I have already sent this recommendation onto a friend who is visiting in a couple of weeks.
Jessica debeer
April 04, 2025
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Kobe: Sake Tasting Tour at Local Breweries
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Best Food and Drink Tasting Experiences in Japan

Want to learn how to order Japanese whisky like a pro, distinguish between the different types of Japanese sake, or brew the perfect cup of tea? These tastings in Japan will link you to specialists in their fields, so you can get insider tips and info about the world of Japanese beverages. Japanese sake enthusiasts can tour sake breweries, enjoy tastings of raw sake, and indulge in pairings of Japanese sake and sushi; while tea lovers can find zen in a cup of matcha and a bite of traditional Japanese sweets.

Book tastings in Japan and learn all about your favorite drinks, like sake and tea, which have been a vital part of Japanese culture for centuries and are still significant today. Matcha tea plays the starring role in the Japanese tea ceremony, a tradition that has its roots in Zen Buddhism and Japanese hospitality. Meanwhile, amazake, a fermented rice drink, is consumed during the Japanese New Year; and barrels of Japanese sake can be seen at many shrines, offerings from the breweries with symbolic and spiritual significance. During your trip, be sure to join a tasting in Japan and get a taste of the history and culture of the land of the rising sun.