Sake Pairing Workshop with Japanese Food in Shinjuku

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Explore the delightful world of sake in a hands-on workshop that combines tasting with traditional Japanese cuisine. Guided by a bilingual expert, you'll grasp the nuances of sake tasting, from aroma appreciation to temperature effects on flavor. Savor a carefully curated meal featuring chicken nanban, miso butter dishes, and rich sea urchin croquettes, each paired with four distinctive sakes. With an all-you-can-drink selection of 20 sakes alongside beer and soft drinks, indulge your palate at your own pace. This interactive experience not only deepens your understanding of sake but also enriches your culinary journey through Japan's vibrant food culture.

Example Menu

Main

chicken nanban with a tangy sweet sauce

Main

a savory miso-and-butter dish

Starter

a rich sea urchin cream croquette

Starter

and a vegetable set served with three kinds of miso

Dessert

finish with crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside fried vanilla taiyaki

What's Included

Sake tasting / Special course meal

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Shinjuku-sanchome Station

If you see someone at the top of the B2 exit of Shinjuku-sanchome Station holding a smartphone displaying “AlvaJapan,” that’s your guide.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

First, your bilingual guide will introduce the basics of sake tasting—how to enjoy the aroma, how temperature changes flavor, proper pouring etiquette, and the cultural meaning of a toast. The meal features Japanese dishes designed to pair beautifully with sake. Alongside several types of sake, you can also enjoy beer, highballs, and soft drinks at your own pace. Dishes include chicken nanban, a savory miso-butter dish, sea urchin cream croquette, and vegetables with three kinds of miso. For dessert, savor crispy-outside, creamy-inside vanilla taiyaki. You’ll sample four distinctive sakes, each enhancing different flavors—from fried foods and miso dishes to creamy plates and sweet desserts. Throughout the experience, your guide will share insights into sake’s history, production, and even tips on glassware and label reading. Questions and personal recommendations are always welcome. Whether you join as a group, couple, or solo, it’s a memorable way to savor Japan’s food culture through sake pairings.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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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