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The 14 most popular sake tasting tours in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
Tokyo sushi and ramen cooking class: make nigiri, ramen broth and chashu, then taste 3 sakes in a small-group workshop.
Most Popular“I had an amazing afternoon at this class, the guides made the experience so enjoyable and fun!”
Tsukiji unlimited sake tasting in a private salon. Sample 50–60 styles with an English sommelier, snacks, and temperature comparisons.
“It was a very interesting and enjoyable afternoon with our host Mako! A must do when visiting Tokyo!”
Taste 7 sake styles with Japanese and Western food pairings in Tokyo’s Minato City, led by an English sommelier in 75 minutes.
“it was amazing experience, worth every penny. We learned a lot about sake, how it is produced, served, varieties etc. from extremely nice and competent people. they answered all of our questions. We will remember their hospitality for long.”
A 10-hour Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo with a Lake Yamanaka swan boat, 5th Station climb, Oishi Park photos, and Ide sake tasting.
“This was a lovely experience. Everything was taken care of, so we could just sit back and relax. The hostess was very nice, her English was very easy to understand. She also knew a lot of little extras, so while other tourists missed out on things or walked past things, our guide would stop us…”
Taste sake at Tokyo’s oldest shop (since 1596) in Kanda. Learn, sample seven varieties, and get local izakaya tips in 2 hours.
“excellente visite ! j'ai terminé mon voyage avec la dégustation de saké, des explications claires un anglais excellent un beau moment partagé”
Private tsukudani tasting at Shinbashi Tamakiya with traditional and modern seafood snacks, plus sake or wine pairings in Tokyo.
“Wonderful teacher and food. Very informative and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone wanting to taste and experience tsukudani.”
Casual Kabukicho sake tasting near Shinjuku: compare 8 sakes with snack pairings and amazake dessert for $38.
“Excellent , à faire et refaire”
Unagi kaiseki in Kawagoe near Tokyo: live eel chef show, you grate wasabi, plus optional three-sake pairing for a 2.5-hour meal.
“A wonderful experience where I got to not only experience the incredible flavours of high quality eel but also learn about the rich history of the food itself and why it’s famous in the local area. With everything that’s included it’s completely worRead more”
Tokyo sake class with a pro: taste five styles, pair with Japanese snacks, build your chart, and get local tips for $69.
“It was very informative and fun. My suggestion would be to have more substantial food to go along with the sakes.”
Tour a tiny Hanno brewery for rare doburoku, served in limited Hanno-soil cups, with wooden-barrel craftsmanship and tasty sake snacks.
“First things first—the sake tasting was incredible! “Yamane no Minori,” which is no longer available this season, was absolutely mind-blowing.”
Tokyo’s Ginza meets Wagyu A5 and sake tasting on a 3.5-hour small-group food tour starting at Shimbashi.
“Ken was awesome from beginning to end! It was like hanging out with an old friend.”
Sip three sake styles in Ginza with the right vessel for each, learn the culture in English, and enjoy Tokyo Bay views.
“J'ai beaucoup apprécié ! La personne au bar a pu m'expliquer beaucoup de faits intéressants et était très sympathique ! Il m'a donné beaucoup de conseils”
Tour Tokyo’s oldest sake brewery. Learn brewing and taste 5–7 nihonshu bottles with an English guide, ending at the shop.
Private 2-hour sake tour in Hanno near Tokyo: wooden barrels, 40-min unlimited tasting of rare sake, nut pairing, brewer Q&A, souvenir.
“This was well worth the trip! The tour was highly educational and the saké was amazing. I would recommend this to anyone interested in saké and traditional Japanese culture.”
Private Nagano winter day trip: snow monkeys in hot springs, Zenkoji Temple, Shibu Onsen, plus Obuse and optional Matsushiro.
“The drive out to the Snow monkey park is long but the scenery is great. Our guide/driver Busal was fantastic he is a very good driver and was very attentive. He showed us a great Japanese restaurant for lunch. We would highly recommend this tour and Busal.”
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