Sake Tasting

Rated 5 Stars, based on 132 Reviews.

Sip your way through our sake tasting in Tokyo. Discover new sake tastes and build your own sake style with nicely paired Japanese snacks. Join our sake lesson to discover new styles and sample sake pairings with a sommelier for 2 hours. Demystify sake through learning and exploring your taste buds.  – Learn basic sake 101 to know the proper way to select and drink sake with food – Taste 6 high-quality sake from small family-owned breweries. Also, experience how sake flavors change depending on different temperatures and sake cup shapes. – Explore your tastebuds through sake and food pairings while learning how sake complements many kinds of flavors.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 77 Reviews.

Become truly immersed in traditional Japanese culture as you and your party members will enjoy the entire 300-year old historic property to yourselves. We serve organic matcha locally sourced from Kyoto, Uji in a traditional tea room. Enter into this space separate from the rush of life and truly experience the serenity of tea ceremony. Adorn an authentic silk wedding Kimono or wield a Samurai Katana to commemorate your visit to Kyoto! You are welcome to take photos during your visit. You can even bring the experience home with you as we offer a large array of Matcha Chawan (Matcha Tea Bowl) and authentic silk Kimono for purchase. An experience like no other being the only Samurai house in Kyoto with such offerings. We are able to offer this traditional space and still be very conveniently located only an 8 minute walk from Kyoto station, making this experience a seamless addition to your time in Kyoto.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 96 Reviews.

Enjoy cooking Osaka best street food Takoyaki with local guide's secret recipe and special ingredients including Wagyu and cheese. Making Takoyaki is really fun and your own cooked Takoyaki is more delicious than street vendors. Enjoy Japanese sake tasting with sake expert (your guide is a sake sommelier and former brewer.) You will have fun learning basics of sake such as history, culture and making process, also get tips how to choose sake at restaurants. There are more than 10 types of sake available. Tasting differences and find your favorite sake through the tasting. After this activity, you will be able to enjoy sake more on your trip in Japan. This is the unique activity combining tasting experience and cooking class together.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 108 Reviews.

In this experience, you will get to visit about 3 of our favorite breweries located in the Nada area of Kobe. You will taste the differences between sakes—the highest quality, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and many other seasonable sakes. This tour includes an enriching experience in sake production. You will not only get to taste a wide variety of sake but also learn to appreciate them. A friendly English-speaking guide is present to answer any of your questions along the way. Come and join this thrilling experience! Close to Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka Expo site! ・30 minutes from Osaka(Umeda). ・40 minutes from Osaka(Namba). ・70 minutes from Kyoto.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 65 Reviews.

This experience is perfect for both newcomers to sake and enthusiasts alike! We source highly-rated sakes from across the country, offering a fun and accessible sake tasting experience. Sake can be enjoyed at various temperatures depending on the season and the dish, allowing you to explore its unique aromas, rich depth, and crisp flavors while pairing it with different foods.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 27 Reviews.

Come to Nagano and join this experience to taste one of the best Sake in Japan. The Sake maker we’ll explore has over 300 years history and you will taste the differences between Sakes of the highest quality, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and many other seasonable Sakes. Explore the streets of Nagano and the Zenkoji Temple area, then make your way back to Nagano Station. – Taste more than 5 local Sakes including Nagano’s plum wine with nibbles like soy source beans and some Japanese pickles. – Taste 3 different Amazake(non alcoholic sweet drink) -Complimentary photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour – You can have Nagano’s miso soup – Admission free to visit old sake factory – Explore Nagano’s laid back area around Zenkoji temple to visit some local shops – Learn and practice authentic Japanese eating style and discover other parts of Nagano – Connect with local business owners to learn the history and local culture.

You will enjoy walking through scenic old-town Takayama as you make the rounds of six sake breweries, sampling a variety of different styles. Remember to take it slow. That's a lot of sake! Your guide is an experienced brewery worker who can explain what gives each sake its unique flavor. By the end of the tour, you should have a good idea of what kind of sake you like, and how to find it. Adults only, please (20 years old or older). Children may accompany parents free of charge, but we cannot offer them any sake!

We offer sake tours in Nara, the birthplace of sake, where you can experience its historical brewing and culture. Accompanied by a sake-loving guide, you can interact with locals, enjoy local sake and cuisine, and have the special experience of toasting in front of World Heritage sites. We promise you an unforgettable journey, fully immersing you in the charm of Nara.

Discover the world of sake with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who spent many years working at a sake brewery in Hyogo. During the two-hour tasting, you'll have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of sake production from a professional insider. We’ll cover how to order and enjoy this quintessential Japanese beverage while we taste several different kinds of sake. Please join Kenji for sake and snacks at a very cool standing bar in central Kyoto! Group size: 2 – 4 people

We walk and the guide will explain about the local history of Takayama and let you taste Japanese local sake! One of the best in Takayama. Takayama and its surrounding with traditional houses and history and sake breweries all around. Here there are more than six within downtown. We are going to taste local sake, the history of sake and this town, how sake is made and much more. The guide will explain in detail how sake is made in a clear, simple and step by step explanation. For sake lovers, for Takayama lovers!

Join us for an exclusive Sake Omakase Course, featuring a 4-course experiential menu of 7 sakes with unlimited refills and premium bites. Over 2 hours, WSET & JSS certified sommeliers deeply involved in the sake industry will host a curated journey through the world of modern sake. Experience sake in an upscale private tasting room while learning about tasting and flavor components, indulging in flavor differences from various brewing techniques, exploring different drinking vessels, infusing paired spices, and more. We are confident that we are among the most experienced providers when it comes to sake. Unlike other offerings, sommeliers with experience of over 2,000 sake tastings will guide a highly interactive tasting experience in native English/Japanese. As you enjoy a variety of the best Japan-exclusive sake, we will explain the production process and unique profiles of sake, help you discover your palate preferences, and answer any questions about sake and related gastronomy.

Advanced Sake Tasting covers sake brewed with a very different concept than the ones introduced in the basic sake tours. Sake you will taste in this experience is unique and exceptional: ones brewed using ancient methods that are different from modern methods, a new type of sake that utilizes the characteristics of microorganisms, and sake that is brewed using local wood, giving it a taste unique to the region. By tasting these types of sake, you will be fascinated by the profundity of sake and the possibilities of how different tastes can be created by the sake making process. Please note that in the Advanced Sake Tasting Experience, we also cover the basics of sake production and the sake categories. Even if you have no prior sake experience, you can enjoy the Advanced course.

-Ride the Swan Sightseeing Boat at Yamanaka Lake -Climb up to Mount Fuji 5th Station at 2300m high -Enjoy superb view of Mount Fuji, Kawaguchi Lake with flower blossom -Discover how Japanese sake is made and taste some samples

Embark on an immersive cultural journey through the hidden treasures of Hitoyoshi, where you'll experience two unique aspects of Japan's deep heritage: sacred shrines and traditional spirits. This tour allows you to step off the beaten path, offering an authentic experience free from the crowds typically found in major tourist spots. Aoi-Aso Shrine Begin your experience at the 1,300-year-old Aoi-Aso Shrine, an ancient place of worship that embodies Japan's spiritual history. Learn about its rich history, the significance of its rituals, and discover the deep meanings behind the traditional customs. Kuma Shochu (Local Sake) Distillery Next, delve into the world of Kumamoto’s rare rice-based shochu. At a local distillery, you’ll have the chance to craft your own custom label for a bottle of shochu, then enjoy tasting four varieties of this iconic spirit. This tour provides an unforgettable opportunity to explore the untouched traditions of Japan in a quiet, peaceful setting.

Come and experience sake’s history and production on a 3 hour tasting tour. Tasting arond 10 variety of different sakes, you will surely find your favorite one! Embark on this sake adventure. I welcome you to my sake tasting experience in Kyoto. Fushimi area is famous not only Fushimi inari but also sake production. Kyoto is 2nd biggest production in Japan. Basically Kyoto's sake tastes sweet because of soft water. We'll explore two of my favorite breweries, sake museum and local bar. I'm passionate about sake, and I’d like to share with you the process of sake making, comparing different kinds and brands. You will taste the differences between sakes—the highest quality, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and many other seasonable sakes. We help to find your favorite type of sake!

If you want to enjoy a sake tasting, please join our experience course. A sake sommelier will give a detailed lecture on the history of sake and the characteristics of each brand. You will discover a new side of Japan through different tastes and flavors. The comprehensive content is enjoyable for both beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Join Our Sake Tour in Kyoto! Immerse yourself in fascinating Japanese and sake history with our exclusive tour. A sake master will reveal the secrets behind excellent sake, and you can taste the difference with your own palate. Imagine tasting fresh sake straight from the barrel! In addition, you will enjoy a selection of 17 types of drinks. Do you dare to discover the best sake while exploring the picturesque streets of Kyoto with a local guide? Come and enjoy stunning views with us. What awaits you: Discover the rich sake culture of Fushimi with the company of a local guide. Visit three different sake breweries for a unique tasting experience. Explore the historic sake district of Fushimi, one of the most notable regions in Japan. Unravel the ancient secrets of sake making. Learn about the production process at the Gekkeikan Brewery, established in 1637.

Enjoy a leisurely 7-hour tour of Kobe, a port town that developed and flourished after Japan opened its ports to the world in the mid 19th century with a local guide. From the north in nature rich Mt. Rokko, downtown Kobe City in the south where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet, and Japan's leading sake breweries in the eastern Kashiwa sake district, enjoy a varied atmosphere in this coastal city. This tour covers all the best Kobe has to offer. We also offer pick-up and drop-off at Kobe Port making this a convenient day trip for those visiting Kobe on cruise ships such as the “Diamond Princess” or the “Celebrity Millennium”.

・Learn about sake in a small-group setting with a sake professional ・ Taste 5 types of sake and create your own personalized sake-tasting chart ・ Meet other sake enthusiasts in Tokyo and gain valuable tips ・ Enjoy Japanese snacks and light dishes paired with sake

You will make two rice balls guided by an experienced food journalist before tasting sake. You will learn about Japanese food and drink culture from the sake bar owner and the food journalist. You can enjoy the cozy atmosphere of a small hidden sake bar, sitting stools on a wooden counter.