Japanese Sake Tastings(32)

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$115.67

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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$77.11

With sake

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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$68.35

Private Experience

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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$52.58

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Recent Reviews from Guests

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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

Guided Sake Tasting & 1-Hour All-You-Can-Drink in Shibuya

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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

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

Kobe: Sake Tasting Tour at Local Breweries

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We booked the Wasake Sake Experience, Asakusa, through byFood, but they also do walk-ins. We were given 10 coins on arrival, and some tasting notes so we could choose from the 50+ sake’s available. Most are 1 coin per shot but there are some premium ones at 2 or 3 coins. We were given plenty of water and some snacks and were guided through the process by Bo, who was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, highly recommended!

Lucy Brooke

April 03, 2025

Guided Sake Tasting in Asakusa: 10 Kinds of Sake

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An excellent overview of what Sake is and the kinds of Sake available. Highly recommended 👌

Kirsty Thornton

March 03, 2025

Guided Sake Tasting in Central Tokyo (Shimbashi)

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Sake Tastings in Japan

Japan’s national beverage, Japanese sake is a must-try beverage when you’re visiting Japan. Also known as nihonshu, sake is a fermented rice wine that has been enjoyed for centuries. During a sake tasting in Japan, you can learn all about the production process of delicious sake, from polishing the rice to steaming, making koji and fermenting, and sake pressing and filtering. Made with just rice, water, and koji, Japanese sake seems like a simple beverage, but there are subtle differences in grades of sake and a wide variety of types that vary in complexity and flavor. With insights from a sake expert, you will explore the different types of sake, trying a variety of samples during sake tastings in Japan. Learn all about namazake, the “raw” unpasteurized sake, as well as grades of sake such as ginjo-shu and daiginjo-shu. There are sake tastings in Tokyo, Kyoto, Miyagi and more! Japanese sake tastings will open your mind and perk up your tastebuds!

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