Tastings(54)
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.
Zuiryuji Temple Tour and Tea Ceremony with a Priest (Toyama)
Tour Zuiryuji Temple, Toyama’s only temple designated as a National Treasure, with its head priest in this unique experience in Takaoka. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with expertly prepared matcha and wagashi confectioneries.
Food of the Gods: Discovering the Bonito Flakes of Mie
Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) is an essential building block of Japanese cuisine. In Mie, join a guided tour of a katsuobushi factory with a detailed explanation of the production process, and enjoy a meal featuring freshly-shaved bonito flakes.
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 and Pairing in Nishiazabu (Tokyo) w/ Souvenirs
Sake is so much more than just a drink. During this sake tasting in Tokyo’s Nishi-Azabu area, you’ll discover how the famous Japanese beverage is made and the ways temperature, drinking vessels and food pairing can affect the flavor.
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.
4 Types of Japanese Tea & Matcha Tea Ceremony (Tokyo)
Uncover the taste, aroma and traditions of Japan’s millenary tea culture in this tasting and tea ceremony experience in front of the University of Tokyo. Savor four varieties of Japanese tea and sweets, and receive a certificate of completion.
Sake Tasting in Shinjuku: Three Kinds of Sake & Snacks
Compare three different types of sake to each other at this elegant tasting experience, where you’ll learn about the different tastes, colors and aromas that sake can have. Small bites that pair well with your chosen sake are included.
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.
Japanese Sake Tasting w/ Food Pairing in a Kyoto Restaurant
In this intimate sake and food pairing guided by local experts, learn about Japanese sake and sip on six different kinds paired with dishes in a traditional Kyoto restaurant near Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
Sake Tasting in Akihabara, Tokyo (3 Kinds of Sake)
Dive into the world of sake in this sake tasting experience in pop culture hub Akihabara. You’ll compare three varieties of sake from across Japan, learn sake brewing history and enjoy snacks to create the perfect pairing.
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.
Buddhist Prayer, Sake & Beer Tasting on Shodoshima (Shikoku)
Discover Shikoku’s spiritual depths with a wood-burning prayer in a cave with local monks on Shodoshima island. Taste sake brewed on the island, enjoy a local specialty lunch, and finish the day with a few beers overlooking the sea!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Discover Toyama’s Rich History Through Temples, Tin, and Tea
Discover Takaoka, Toyama! Visit a copperware workshop where Buddhist rin bells are crafted, and make your own suzugami. Tour Zuiryuji Temple, a National Treasure, with a priest, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with matcha and wagashi sweets.
Tasting and Comparing Seven High Quality Japanese Teas
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!
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.
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.
Hiroshima Winery Tour w/ Tasting, Lunch & Tea Ceremony
Tea meets wine in this fantastic private tour by chartered car in Hiroshima. Experience a Japanese tea ceremony and tour the Miyoshi Winery, where you’ll enjoy a BBQ lunch complete with a wine tasting.
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.
Omakase Dinner & Sake Pairing w/ a Sommelier in Shibuya
Indulge in a four-dish omakase dinner expertly paired with sake in this Shibuya dining experience. Enjoy four different dishes, each paired with a specific type of Japanese sake, while learning about Japanese cuisine and history from a sommelier.
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.