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Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular sake tasting tours in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Tokyo ramen and sushi cooking class with sake pairing. Small group up to eight, hands-on sushi and ramen broth, ingredients and drinks included.
Most Popular“Definitely pay the extra for this class I have done many cooking classes and this was one of the best”
Small-group sake masterclass in Shinjuku. Taste 8+ varieties, learn labels and pairings, and leave with a take-home chart.
“This was such a fun and informative activity! Loved how prepared and knowledgeable Tadashi was - he definitely made this experience even better. The sake and snacks were great, in addition to endless recommendations in Tokyo and beyond. Great way to start my Japan trip! Highly recommend.”
Tokyo sake omakase with multilingual sommeliers: seven Japan-only pours over four courses, free refills and bite-size pairings in a Showa-era room.
“Very informative and enjoyable :) I had a good time thank you so much very happy!!!!!!! Loved all the sake choices”
Shinjuku sake tasting with sommelier Akira: decode labels, sample 6–7 styles, and learn pairings plus Kabukicho nightlife tips.
“This was so fun and I learned a lot about sake! Aki was very friendly and knowledgeable throughout the whole experience. He was able to make conversation while easily explaining the sake process and types. He introduced us to sparkling sake, pasteurized, unpasteurized, and much more! Overall, I would highly recommend booking when you start…”
Shinjuku wagyu and craft sake pairing with menu help and small-group tasting. Multiple cuts, 3 hours, take-home tips.
“We really enjoyed this experience with our guide Tadashi. The food and sake was of excellent quality and we learned a lot about the grading system of the meat, how sake is made and got to have a go at preparing and cooking the food - which was absolutely delicious. One of the best meals…”
Tokyo Skytree area wagyu and sake tasting at EMC. Small-group dinner with multiple beef cuts, seasonal sides, and expert pairings.
“Fabulous experience. The Waygu and sake were amazing. The Chef and hosts so warm and generous. Highly recommend it. Every unique experience.”
Pray at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, snack through Tsukiji Outer Market, then taste unlimited sake from 50-plus bottles.
“Tour was great got to try local foods with a nice tour guide and got to learn alot about sake. I feel like I can appreciate Sake more now that I have this understanding.”
Tokyo sushi and ramen cooking class with small-group hands-on lessons, ramen chashu, nigiri technique, and a guided sake pairing set.
“Everything was wonderful !! Such a welcoming vibe !! Worth every penny !!”
Cozy Tokyo class lets you make ramen and sushi from scratch in a tiny group, with unlimited sake pairings and take-home recipes.
“We had the most amazing experience!! The instructors were INCREDIBLE, kind, knowledgeable, caring and so excited and proud to show us how to make ramen and sushi! The ingredients were so fresh, we learnt so much and they were so fun but also wanted to sharRead more”
All-you-can-eat Wagyu in Ginza paired with a 20+ sake tasting, guide translation, and a sweet finish near Shimbashi.
“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.”
Sip 50 to 60 sakes in Tsukiji with a sommelier in a private salon. Snacks, temperature tastings, and a clear sake education.
“Loved the sake tasting! Learnt so much and got to try 20 different sakes and free tasting after of favourites, was great experience highly recommend!”
Unlimited sake and omakase sushi in Roppongi: 8+ brews, Yamayuki tuna, and a 90-minute small-group tasting.
“The food and sake was delicious, however I expected more of a guided tasting of the sake with maybe some stories/history behind how it’s brewed and its cultural importance (similar to whisky tastings I’ve done in the past).”
Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Asakusa: kagami-biraki sake ceremony, nigiri practice, torched salmon gunkan, and DIY matcha in 1.5 hours.
“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”
Try seven sake styles with Japanese and Western food pairings near Tokyo Tower in a small English-taught session lasting 75 minutes.
“fantastic food and wonderful saké. Very good and informative guidance through different kind of saké. Dont miss!”
Day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji: swan boat on Lake Yamanaka, 5th station climb, Oishi Park photos, and Ide sake tasting.
“This was a lovely experience. Everything was taken care of, so we could just sit back and relax. The hostess was very nice, her English was very easy to understand. She also knew a lot of little extras, so while other tourists missed out on things or walked past things, our guide would stop us…”
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