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- Japanese
- English
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
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide outside the main entrance of the H&M Shinjuku store. The meeting point is outside the entrance, under the large “H&M” logo on the building façade. Your guide will be holding a smartphone displaying “AlvaJapan.”
What to expect
・Savory Pairings: Dive into a guided flight matching crisp sakes with tangy Chicken Nanban and rich brews with Miso-Butter dishes. Your guide explains the "why," helping you detect how specific sakes enhance the food.
・Creamy & Sweet (30m): Savor the texture of soft Nigori sake paired with Sea Urchin Cream Croquettes. Conclude with a crispy Fried Vanilla Taiyaki matched with a sweet sake for a perfect culinary finale.
・Unlimited Access: Enjoy full access to an All-You-Can-Drink menu of 20 sakes. Explore various brands, beers, or highballs at your own pace while learning to read Japanese labels for future travels.
[Note] Includes Course Dinner (Chicken Nanban, Croquettes, Taiyaki, etc.) and All-You-Can-Drink Plan with a 4-sake flight.
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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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
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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