Tokyo · SAKE TASTING
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Start with the experience you want, then check duration, meeting point and group format. These sake tastings take distinct approaches to the same part of the trip.
Small-group Tokyo ramen and sushi class with sake pairing. Hands-on sushi rolling, ramen broth from scratch, and pros guiding your steps.
“This experience was absolutely wonderful! My brother and I attended this class a few weeks ago and it was so much fun. Great atmosphere and great food.”
Taste 6+ Japanese sake varieties in Shinjuku with a pro, paired with snacks. Learn labels, brewing basics, and how to order sake like a local.
“Andrea was such a lovely host! We had a great time, and once total we got to try 9 different sakes. Thank you so much!”
Tokyo sake omakase with English-speaking sommeliers, 7 Japan-only pours across 4 courses with free refills and paired bites.
“I was pleasantly surprised by the knowledgeable and passionate people I met, which made the experience truly delightful. I learned a lot about different types of sake and even made some new friends. Of all the sake tastings available in Tokyo, I recommend this one the most.”
Shinjuku sake tasting with sommelier Akira. Try 6-7 styles, learn label tips and food pairings, and enjoy Japan-only pours in 90 minutes.
“it was great!! we learned a lot and the sake was delicious”
3 hours of wagyu tasting and craft sake pairings in Shinjuku, with menu help in Japanese and practical foodie tips to use all trip.
“This is a perfect introduction to sake and wagyu beef with a knowledgeable, charming, and well-travelled host. Just a lovely experience.”
Tokyo Wagyu and sake pairing dinner near Skytree, with seasonal beef cuts and expert pairings in an intimate 2-hour tasting.
“This food was up there with the best we had in 2 weeks in Japan. Absolutely incredible, and the host was super friendly and informative too. We tried some interesting sakes and took pictures of the bottles so we could find them again. A great evening”
Walk Tsukiji’s Outer Market, learn local prayer at Hongwanji Temple, then enjoy unlimited sake tastings at a Tsukiji salon in 3 hours.
“What a wonderful experience! Our guide, Kumi, was very informative and friendly and she showed us many great spots at the market, and she even wrote down other spots for us to visit on our own time later on. It was very useful, since the market is so big. Then, the sake tasting was just as incredible. We tasted 20 excellent sake selected and presented by a sommelier who took the time to explain all their unique characteristics. We also got to learn how sake is made. Overall, a very pleasant experience very worth the price, I heavily recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo!”
Cook sushi and ramen in Tokyo in a small group, with sake tasting, a recipe booklet, and hands-on instruction on nigiri and broth.
“Our cooking class with Sato, Haruko, and Risa was absolutely wonderful. The small group made the experience feel intimate and genuinely warm. They shared so much, not just recipes, but pieces of their culture, their personal stories, and little gestures that made the whole moment feel truly human. It was one of those rare experiences where cooking becomes more than cooking: a cultural exchange, a conversation, and a memory we’ll keep with us for a long time. The food was delicious, of course, but it’s really the kindness, curiosity, and generosity of Sato, Haruko, and Risa that made this class unforgettable. We will send you pictures of our ramen once…”
Cozy Tokyo cooking class making ramen and sushi with sake pairings, small-group instruction, and a recipe gift to recreate at home.
“Umi San and Kou San were so welcoming from the moment we arrived. We had a fantastic time learning how to make ramen and sushi, and really enjoyed exchanging cultures and conversations. The small class environment and their hospitality ensured we had a fabulous experience. I would highly recommend!”
Eat wagyu grilled in front of you and pour unlimited sake in Tokyo. A guide translates menus, plus dessert and photos included.
“It was a fun way to spend an afternoon. The beef was excellent, and I'm not even a big fan of beef. I was just there for the sake. The variety of sake that we tried was outstanding.”
Unlimited sake tasting in Tsukiji with an English sommelier, cheese and crackers, and pours at different temperatures. 90 minutes, $54.
“I was the only one there, contrary to the app's suggestion that it's gonna sell out. Regardless it was a very interesting experience worth it's money. Hosts were nice”
Unlimited sake tasting plus sushi omakase in Roppongi, Tokyo. 8+ sake types, premium tuna set, 90 minutes for $63.
“The sushi was excellent. We will go back for sushi. We have expected more explanation about the origin and make of the sake. There were 4 sakes we were given to try. Very little information was provided. We asked a few questions but were disappointed by the lack of knowledge. We felt rushed. The 10 pieces of sushi were presented within 30 minutes. Will we were still being served sake, we were requested to move from the counter to a table near the door to accommodate customers who were coming in. Verdict - the experience was below expectation.”
Asakusa sushi making class with Kagami-biraki sake opening, torched salmon gunkan, and hands-on matcha whisking, finished in 90 minutes.
“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”
Tokyo 7-sake tasting with Japanese and Western pairings near Tokyo Tower. Small group, 75 minutes, taught in English.
“Learned a lot about the making of sake. There were 7 tastings with bites to pair.”
A 10-hour Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo with a Swan Boat at Lake Yamanaka, 5th Station climb, Ooishi Park photos, and Ide sake tasting.
“Awesome time on this trip and easiest to smash it was the highlight of our time in Japan. The caves are Small, but enjoyable, lunch was a heaping bowl of soup, and picture time up on the mountain was perfect for us, no wait to get up and down on the cable car. We had time to sit on the crest of the lake after the cable car and after lunch to relax and take In the fresh air and country side. Finally, the Sake tasting was more of a Sale making tour, which was great! Host and driver were pleasant and fun to be with. Highly recommend this tour.”
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