Tokyo Sake Tasting: Find Your Favorite with a Sake Expert

4.9
(11 reviews)
Tokyo, Japan

1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

More than just a tasting, this interactive sake workshop will transform the way you experience Japan’s national drink (sake).

Begin with a guided tasting of three carefully curated styles — from crisp and dry to light and fruity — as your English-speaking sake expert reveals the fundamentals of brewing, flavor profiles, and what truly defines premium sake. Fun, approachable, and beginner-friendly, this session requires no prior knowledge.

Then continue your journey with 45 minutes of free-flow tasting from a menu of over 50 varieties sourced from across Japan. Discover rare regional labels and limited bottles available only at this Tokyo bar, compare different styles side by side, and find the one that suits your palate perfectly.

Just steps from the iconic Shibuya Crossing, this intimate local bar offers a relaxed setting away from the crowds — a hidden gem where you can experience Tokyo’s drinking culture like a true insider.

Come curious. Leave with a new favorite!!

What's Included

Limited to 4–6 guests for a more personal, high-quality experience
A knowledegeable english-speaking sake experts
45 minutes of all-you-can-drink from 50+ regional labels
3 distinctly different sake styles

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to the meeting point 5 minutes before the start time. Your guide will be waiting in front of the Y'MEZ Building holding a sign that says “Japan Wonder Travel.” The location is a 5–10 minute walk from Shibuya Station. The bar is on the 2nd floor of this building.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your english-speaking sake experts at a cozy local bar just minutes from Shibuya Crossing and settle in with a small group of fellow guests.

The workshop begins with a guided tasting of three distinct sake styles. You’ll learn how to observe aroma, identify flavor differences, and understand basic tasting techniques while sampling each one.

After the introduction, you’ll have 45 minutes to explore over 50 additional varieties at your own pace. Compare regions, try different sweetness levels, and revisit your favorites as your host remains available for questions and recommendations.

At the end of the experience, you can also purchase your favorite bottle to take home as a gift or souvenir.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Supplied by Japan Wonder Travel

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Sake Tasting
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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