Japan · SAKE BREWERIES AND TASTINGS
12 reviewed
Of the 12 sake breweries and tastings listed here, these 12 still look good on a second read. Prices, durations and the one thing worth knowing about each are all below.
Kyoto’s Gion night foodie walk with 9+ dishes, 6 sake tastings, and small-group storytelling across river-side streets.
“Ok experience. The guide was knowledgeable about the area. Too much politics were discussed for my taste,”
One day in Nagano with Zenko-ji Temple, a guided sake tasting, and Jigokudani snow monkeys, plus lunch and transport for one set price.
“It was amazing. Our tour guide was A+!! That experience was unmatched. Lunch was delicious. Seeing the monkeys has always been a dream of mine and this exceeded my expectations.”
3-hour Kyoto sake tour at Gekkeikan Okura Museum with 10 tastings, otsumami pairings, and label tips for ordering.
“WOW! Our guide Kyoko was so friendly and cared so much about helping us learn about sake. The museum tour was very interesting and gave us a good base level of understanding before we tasted so much sake! The way the tasting waRead more”
Kyoto’s Arashiyama highlights in one guided walking loop: bamboo grove, private Okochi Sanso garden, Tenryuji, monkeys, and big river views.
“Best tour ive been on so far. Interesting and stunning scenery. Would highly reccomend. Guide was interesting and instructions were easy.”
Zenko-ji Temple, sake tasting, and snow monkeys in winter, with a guided day trip from Nagano or Hakuba for great value.
“I had a brilliant time exploring Zenkoji Temple and seeing the snow monkeys! Hishiro and Shin were brilliant!”
Learn sake in Kyoto’s Fushimi district with a museum visit, 10+ tastings, and food pairing tips for ordering confidently.
“I learned so much about Nihon Shu and the different grades and flavors. How each paired with different foods was very informative whuch I will apply in my future dining.”
Walk Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district with the Gekkeikan museum and an 18-style tasting. Small group, photos included, 3 hours.
“We had a great time on the tour. Our guide was lovely, very knowledgable about sake and guided us around the breweries. She was also great company during the tasting, and there was plenty of sake to taste! She also helpfully gave us some suggestions on other places to visit during our stay as well as sharing links and pictures after the tour. Thank you very much!”
Kyoto’s Fushimi sake workshop with 7 tastings, otsumami pairings, and a sommelier cheat sheet to order with confidence.
“A very nice and insightful tour. The location is a bit remote, but I think it's worth it :) We had a great time with Mayo.”
Small-group Tokyo ramen and sushi cooking class with sake pairing. Learn sushi rolling, ramen broth from scratch, and eat your creations.
“An excellent experience. We’ve never done anything like this before but our hosts made us feel immediately at ease. Informative and laid back - they took us from being sous-chefs to sushi masters within a couple of hours. The ramen was less hands on though more customisable - both tasted great. Some good sake choices too.”
Learn sake in Shinjuku with a small-group masterclass, tasting 6+ varieties, snacks, and ordering tips in about 2 hours.
“Max from Ninja Food Tours was INCREDIBLE! He is so passionate and knowledgeable about sake and also incredibly personable and entertaining. My husband and I had the best time learning about the history of sake and tasting a few of Max’s favorites. If you book this tour, youMUST request Max for a truly incredible and memorable experience.”
90-minute Kyoto sake tasting with 7 tastings, otsumami snacks, and a bottle-reading cheat sheet from an expert guide for beginners.
“The experience was amazing. We enjoyed every second. Highly recommended!”
Tokyo sake omakase with 7 Japan-exclusive pours over 4 courses, unlimited refills, and bite pairings led by multilingual sommeliers.
“Great Sake tasting journey - the organisers were so much fun! Would highly recommend to add this to your Tokyo Trip itinerary”
