Japan Vegetarian Tastings(25)
Tokyo Omakase Coffee Experience: Luxury Full-Course Tasting
Enjoy Tokyo’s omakase coffee course in Kuramae. With a dedicated barista, taste rare beans from around the world, explore brewing methods, and savor intentional pairings.
Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting With Sake Sommelier in Okutama
A certified sake sommelier presents a personalized menu crafted by his mentors at the 300-year-old sake brewery, Ozawa, in the calming nature of Western Tokyo. What better way to discover the world of Japanese sake?
All-You-Can-Drink Sake Tasting in Shibuya: Explore Over 30 Bottles
Join enthusiastic sake experts for a 2-hour unlimited sake tasting in Roppongi. Explore a hand-picked selection of sake from all over Japan, enjoy unique sake appetizers, and learn the history and production processes behind each variety.
High-Quality Japanese Whisky Tasting in Shibuya
In this whisky tasting in Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, sip on 10 varieties of whisky from across Japan while learning about their flavors, history and background from a local whisky expert.
10 Kinds of Matcha Tasting & Matcha-Making Session (Tokyo)
Deepen your understanding of matcha tea with a former tea farmer and matcha expert. Try eight kinds of tea from across Japan, each with different colors and aromas, learn the best way to whisk frothy matcha and enjoy matcha latte and sweets.
Tasting All Types of Sake with a Sake Sommelier in Shinjuku, Tokyo
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.
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!
Sake Tasting with Sommelier and Vegan Chinese Lunch in Tokyo
Savor five cups of sake with a course meal featuring vegan Chinese dishes that accentuate each cup in this sake tasting in Tokyo. Guided by a sake sommelier, you’ll discover the rich history and traditions of Japan’s UNESCO-recognized rice wine.
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.
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.
Sake Discovery: Taste and Learn with Experts in Tokyo
Sip a drink of Japan’s national beverage — sake! Learn its brewing methods, culture and history from a sake expert while tasting six different varieties in Shimbashi, central Tokyo. Wrap up with a fun tasting quiz. Shochu tastings are also available!
Japanese Tea Tasting, Matcha-Making & Matcha Sweets in Tokyo
Join Chisei, a professional tea instructor, for a Japanese tea-tasting & matcha-making experience in Tokyo. You’ll try & compare 5 varieties of tea, enjoy Japanese sweets (wagashi), & then make matcha with a bamboo tea whisk.
Premium Yuzu & Plum Liqueur Tasting w/ Sake in Shibuya
Let a certified sake sommelier lead you through the refreshing flavors of Japanese plum (ume) and yuzu liqueur, and enjoy a cloudy sake cocktail masterfully crafted by a professional bartender in this experience in a Shibuya sake bar.
Sake Tasting with a Local Expert in Osaka
Taste your way through Japan’s beloved drink! Join a sake journalist in Osaka for guided tastings, food pairings, and insider tips that’ll turn you into a nihonshu (sake) natural.
Casual Matcha Tasting in Tokyo’s Historic Asakusa
Compare 6 ceremonial-grade matchas from 5 Japanese regions in a casual, friendly tasting session in Asakusa, Tokyo. Includes 2 fake matcha samples and fun worksheets.
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.
Tsukiji Guided Sake Tasting with 10 Sake Varieties
Discover the captivating world of Japanese rice wine while tasting 10 different kinds of sake paired with light bites. Learn all about sake brewing methods and differences in this masterclass led by a sake-loving restaurant manager.
Sake Blending in Niigata: Craft Your Own Signature Blend
Step into a secret sake lab in Niigata and craft your own personalized blend. Guided by a certified expert, taste five unique sakes and create a one-of-a-kind bottle. Take home your masterpiece with a hand-painted label that reflects your uniqueblend
Explore 100+ Sake Types in Shibuya: Drink-All-You-Can Tasting with a Local Expert
Join a 1-hour sake tasting in Shibuya with a local expert! Explore 100+ types of sake, from dry to sweet, and discover new favorites. Enjoy unlimited pours, tips, and a fun, authentic experience—all in the heart of Shibuya!
Discover Matsumoto: Landmarks, Sake, Kaiseki, and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Shibuya Walking Tour & Whisky Tasting with a Sommelier
In this whisky tasting led by a Japanese sommelier in Shibuya, experience the wide range of flavor notes and exquisite aromas of Japanese whisky, taste five distinct varieties, and explore the Shibuya Station area guided by a local.
Luxurious Sake Tasting Experience in Kyoto
Journey through Kyoto's geisha lanes and hidden alleys on a luxe sake adventure. Savor fine sake and pairings while local experts share stories of culture, history, and tradition. A night of unforgettable fun and discovery!

Discover the Delights of Vegetarian Sake Tastings
Embark on a unique culinary journey that expertly pairs the delicate flavors of vegetarian dishes with the rich and diverse profiles of sake. Whether you are a seasoned vegetarian or simply seeking to explore new culinary horizons, our vegetarian sake tastings offer a delightful, sensory-rich experience that highlights both the subtlety and complexity of Japanese cuisine. Discover how sake, Japan’s iconic rice wine, can complement and enhance the purity of vegetarian flavors through expertly curated tastings.
A Unique Japanese Culinary Experience
Japan is renowned for its intricate culinary traditions, and sake is an integral part of its culture. Sake is known for its versatility, offering a range of flavors and aromas that can either contrast with or enhance different foods. In a vegetarian sake tasting, you can expect a thoughtfully curated selection of both traditional and contemporary dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal vegetables, tofu, seaweed, and other plant-based ingredients, all designed to harmonize with various types of sake. Each tasting session promises to deliver a profound appreciation for the balance and harmony that Japanese food culture strives for. By focusing on vegetarian dishes, the natural umami flavors are often more pronounced, allowing for a new level of gustatory exploration.
The Perfect Pairings
During these tastings, learn how to pair different types of sake with vegetarian dishes to elevate your dining experience. From crisp and floral Junmai Daiginjo and its perfect match with lightly seasoned salads or vegetable sushi, to the robust and full-bodied flavors of Junmai sake that pair splendidly with grilled vegetable dishes or deep-fried tempura, your palate will be exposed to a symphony of tastes. Even the more adventurous, like sake with a fruity undertone, can find a perfect companion in spicy vegetable curry or traditional Japanese pickled vegetables known as tsukemono. Our experts in sake and vegetarian cuisine will guide you through the intricacies of pairing, ensuring an educational yet enjoyable experience. You will leave with not only a satisfied palate but a deeper understanding of how versatile and satisfying vegetarian meals can be when paired with the right drink.