Japan · SAKE TASTINGS
Brewery water, polished rice and a lot of patience. These 15 tastings run from Nada cellar tours to Kyoto flight bars, each listing pours, price and whether food comes with it.
Learn how sake is made, taste 10 styles, pair them with Japanese snacks, and gain confidence ordering sake in Kyoto’s Fushimi district.
“This was such an amazing experience! Our guide was very informative, we learned so much about Sake!! We would highly recommend this tour💕”
Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, Zen temple, gardens, river views, and macaques on a five-hour Kyoto walking tour with local guides.
“Best tour ive been on so far. Interesting and stunning scenery. Would highly reccomend. Guide was interesting and instructions were easy.”
Learn how sake is brewed, taste 10+ styles, and pair them with Japanese snacks on a practical three-hour tour in Kyoto’s Fushimi district.
“Well balanced mix of learning things about sake and actually tasting it”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district, visit the Gekkeikan museum, and taste up to 18 Kyoto sakes with a small-group guide.
“Had a great time with Kumi. She was very knowledgeable about the history and methods of providing sake and of the differences. She also answered a lot of questions about Japanese culture and areas of Kyoto. There was an hour wait for Read more”
Taste seven Kyoto sakes with a certified sommelier, pair them with Japanese snacks, and learn how to order your favorites with confidence.
“Learned a lot about Sake. Great conversation, Greg is funny and knowledgeable. The drinks and food are good”
Taste 8 or more sakes in Shinjuku, learn brewing and food pairing, and leave ready to order Japanese sake with confidence.
“Our instructor was great! Very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and informative. I didn’t know anything about sake beforehand!”
Learn to taste, read, and order Japanese sake in Kyoto with seven pours, snack pairings, and an English-speaking sake expert.
“This is a great introduction to all things Nihonshu. Mayo was a fantastic host and her humour and enthusiasm made the session very informative and enjoyable. Loved tasting the different types and seeing how types of food flavour changes the taste experience. Kampai !”
Share a private tea ceremony, Uji matcha, sake or whisky tasting, and samurai-house photos in Kyoto, eight minutes from the station.
“Excellent experience! The hosts and tea master were very warm and welcoming. They spoke fluent English and were wonderful teachers. They made us feel as if we were part of their family.”
Make takoyaki, taste 10+ Japanese sakes, and learn from former brewer Momo in a friendly small-group Osaka experience near Namba.
“We had a great time and learnt a lot about sake - how it’s made, the way it’s graded and by tasting different ones finding out what we like. The Takoyaki cooking was brilliant too and was really delicious! Would recommend this experience 😄”
Explore Kobe’s Nada sake district with brewery tastings, local guides, tofu, and traditional brewing museums in a small walking tour.
“Our guide, Hiroko (Hiro) was very knowledgeable, funny and kept the walking tour fun! Only visited 3 breweries this time. Will definitely do this tour again to visit the other sake breweries next time with Hiro again!”
Learn sake basics, taste seasonal varieties, and make Osaka-style takoyaki with wagyu and cheese in a friendly two-hour class.
“We had such a great time doing this class! I would highly recommend this activity for your Osaka adventure. It’s so nice being able to connect with a local, especially one who is a sake and takoyaki expert. 10 stars!”
Taste eight sakes at seven Saijo breweries, learn Japan’s sake styles, and stroll 1.5 km with an English-speaking guide.
“thanks to Grand guide, and young lady, They are eargerly explaining and best efforts for me, thanks again! BongKun Cho from Seoul”
Explore Tsukiji Outer Market, pray at Hongwanji Temple, and sample 50-plus sakes with an expert guide on this three-hour Tokyo tour.
“Tour was great got to try local foods with a nice tour guide and got to learn alot about sake. I feel like I can appreciate Sake more now that I have this understanding.”
Cook okonomiyaki, gyoza, and niku-sui in Osaka, shop at a local supermarket, and pair your meal with sake in a small group.
“Review for our cooking class with Yuka We had an amazing 4-hour cooking experience with our wonderful guide and instructor, Yuka. The day started with a visit to a local supermarket, where Yuka showed and explained so many interestiRead more”
Taste 50 to 60 Japanese sakes in Tsukiji, learn from an English-speaking sommelier, and compare flavors, temperatures, and pairings.
“The guides were super informative and provided a huge variety of different Sake that I've never heard of before.”
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