Sake Tasting Lesson with Sommelier in Tokyo

4.9
(19 reviews)

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Learn about Japanese sake from a sake sommelier with ample international experience

Discover the intricacies of sake, how it’s made, its historical and cultural significance in Japan, and the varieties that exist during an informational workshop

Enjoy tasting up to 10 kinds of sake from more than 50 brands from across Japan, and find your new favorite flavor notes and types

Easy to access location near Asakusa Station

What's Included

Tasting of up to 10 cups of sake
Workshop about Japanese sake led by a sake sommelier
Personal purchases
Additional tastings beyond the number of cups of tasting provided by default

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
WASAKE Sake Experience

You come directly to WASAKE Sake Experience where the experience takes place. Your host is the owner of the store and will be waiting you in the store. You can find it on the roadside along Kokusai Street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Hide, your host is an English-speaking sake sommelier who uses his extensive experience living abroad to share his passion for the sake of the world. With contagious enthusiasm, he will show you what makes sake so special, how to differentiate between varieties, and how to find the best variety to suit your tastebuds.

You'll start with a 30-minute workshop led by Hide on all things sake. Learn about how it's made, its many varieties, and its impact on Japanese culture. What are the unique processes of making sake? What kind of rituals and ceremonies feature sake? Find the answers to all your pressing questions from Hide.

Next, enjoy tasting up to 10 varieties of sake from across Japan. Guided by Hide, you can choose from over 50 varieties, from dry to sweet, cloudy to sharp, sparkling or still. Your host will support you in finding your new favorite and even purchase a bottle to take home if you'd like.

Discover the drink that captivates a nation in this approachable, beginner-friendly sake workshop and tasting led by an expert in the field.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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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