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TOKYO

Tokyo Bars and Mixology with Whisky, Sake, and Food Pairings

Experience the best of Tokyo nightlife with an expert-guided tour of the bars of Shinbashi and Ginza. Learn about whisky, sake, and food pairings, as well as Japanese drinking etiquette and customs.

from¥35,200
(2)
With sake
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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¥10,000
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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¥10,000
With sake
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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¥11,500
(1)
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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¥13,200
(1)
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TOYAMA

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.

from¥16,600
(1)
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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¥14,000
Regional food
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TOKYO

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.

from¥5,000
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TOKYO

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.

from¥19,800
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TOKYO

Casual Sake Tasting w/ Snacks in Kabukicho (Shinjuku)

Both newcomers and long-time enthusiasts are welcome to join this sake tasting in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area. Sip on eight varieties of sake from across Japan with snack pairings and learn what goes into Japan’s incredibly versatile national drink.

from¥5,000
Rain or shine
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KYOTO

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.

from¥8,800
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TOKYO

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.

from¥9,500
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TOKYO

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.

from¥3,300
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TOKYO

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.

from¥8,800
Tea experience
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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¥9,750
Private Experience
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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¥21,000
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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¥10,000
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¥7,500
Private Experience
Tastings
KAGAWA

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!

from¥22,000
Private Experience
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TOKYO

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.

from¥20,000
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TOKYO

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.

from¥12,000
Tastings
HIROSHIMA

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.

from¥24,000
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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¥22,250
Has a gift
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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¥8,250
Tea experience
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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¥11,000
With sake
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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¥14,080
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TOYAMA

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.

from¥19,600
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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¥46,600
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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.