Japan · SAKE TASTINGS IN TOKYO
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 sake tastings in Tokyo justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Learn sushi, make ramen broth from scratch, and sip curated sake in a small Tokyo group (max 8) for 3 hours.
“This was the BEST experience I’ve ever had with viator. The women of Ramen Cooking Tokyo are some of the warmest, kindest, most lovely people my husband and I have ever come across! By the end of the class it did not feel like we had Read more”
Small-group sake masterclass in Shinjuku with 6+ varieties, pairing snacks, and pro tips for ordering. About 2 hours near transit.
“This was a fun and upbeat experience thanks to Hawaii Joe! I knew nothing about sake prior to this tasting and now feel confident to choose sake that I like. The take-home references are very helpful as well!”
Guided tasting of 7 Japan-only sakes with unlimited refills, paired bites, and multilingual sommeliers in central Tokyo.
“If you want to know why you like the sake you already like, this is the education you need. It is so fun!”
Tokyo sake tasting in Shinjuku with a sommelier, 6-7 pours, label decoding tips, and fun night-life context in 1.5-2 hours.
“Lots of learning while having lots of fun. We had a great time and got a good grip about sake, ingredients, production, aging, market etc. Well done Aki, highly recommended.”
3 hours in Shinjuku sampling multiple wagyu cuts with crafted sake pairings, menu help in Japanese, and take home tips.
“We foully enjoyed tasting many different delicious cuts of Wagyu prepared in a multiple of of ways and paired with different Japanese sake”
Tokyo Skytree area wagyu and sake tasting with a small-group omakase dinner, seasonal pairings, and a finish in about 2 hours.
“Delightful experience. A thoughtful and delicous menu. Each dish and sake pairing was wonderfully explained and plated. Loved it.”
Tsukiji Outer Market walk with temple prayer, then unlimited sake tasting at a local salon. 3 hours for $70.
“The tour starts out at the shrine, a quick walk around Tsukiji outer market and then the inner market. Our guides really went above and beyond answering all our questions and getting us all the food we wanted even some difficult to get items. The sake tasting at the end was the highlight. We were able to taste 20 or so different kinds. It was fantastic, it really opened my mind to the different kinds of sake outside of my comfort zone. We were also able to buy the one we liked at extremely good prices. I highly recommend this tour!”
Cook ramen broth, melt-in-your-mouth chashu, and hand-formed nigiri in a small Tokyo class with sake tasting and take-home recipes.
“My wife and I were super happy with this class. The presenters were pleasant and gave good instructions. The whole time there was plenty of time to do the actual class and then relax and eat afterwards, and the other travelers we took the class with were very pleasant. It’s a small group so you get attention and it doesn’t feel overwhelming. There were essentially unlimited drinks and the sake pairings were pleasant. One of the presenters is from sake brewig family, and obviously knows her stuff.”
Cozy Tokyo class for making ramen and sushi or gyoza, with unlimited sake pairings, small-group coaching, and recipes to recreate at home.
“An amazing, intimate experience! The three chefs were incredibly fun and nice and answered all of our questions. They also shared the recipes with us after so we can make it at home! Would absolutely do it again.”
Tokyo’s Wagyu and Sake pairing tour grills top cuts to your table, pairs them with 20+ sake options, and ends with a Ginza dessert stop.
“Ken Take took us around to a few places. He did a great job explaining the historical significance of the sake and how it was made as well has how beef became part of Japanese cuisine. The food and drinks were all very good.”
Swan boat on Lake Yamanaka, a climb to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Ooishi Park photos, then a hands-on sake brewery with tasting.
“So much packed into one day but we had the best time!”
Kabukicho, Shinjuku sake comparison for first-timers. Taste 8 types with snack pairings and amazake dessert in a small group.
“This was a great experience! Nice selection of Sake with pairings. The activity was on the 2nd floor of the bar. We learned new things and the staff were really friendly”
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