Japan · SAKE TASTING
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Booked six months out or from a hotel lobby that morning, these 15 sake tastings are the ones to take. Every entry below carries its price, its length and the detail that decides it, so you can choose one and get back to the map.
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”
Private tea ceremony in a 300-year Kyoto samurai house, with matcha making, sake or whisky tasting, and kimono katana photos.
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We had an amazing time! I looked at many different places for tea ceremonies in Kyoto, but this one was by far the best option and it did not disappoint! The private tea ceremony was followed by a sake tasting. The traditional tea ceremony was beRead more”
Osaka Namba sake tasting plus hands-on takoyaki cooking. Learn with Momo, former brewer, taste 10+ sake styles, then eat what you make.
“Momo is the best! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience is Osaka! This has been our highlight for our Japan trip!”
Walk Kobe’s Nada sake trail with tastings at historic breweries and a tofu break, led by English-speaking guides, from ¥2,000 included.
“We wanted to experience Sake off the beaten tourist track and our tour guide Aki delivered all that and more! We visited famous breweries, local breweries and sake museums. Aki was very knowledgeable and educated us on the different types of sake and how it was made. Wear your hiking shoes and bring an empty backpack because you are going to want to buy souvenirs.”
