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Sake Tasting: Discover Flavors in Tokyo
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119 Ratings
Shinjuku City
Experience a sake tasting class in Tokyo and discover new sake flavors paired with Japanese snacks. Learn about sake 101, taste high-quality sake, and explore sake and food pairings.
Experience a sake tasting class in Tokyo and discover new sake flavors paired with Japanese snacks. Learn about sake 101, taste high-quality sake, and explore sake and food pairings.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ushinobi - You will learn Sake 101, including brewing techniques, history, and labels, in a small group with a sake sommelier over two hours. You will meet a sake expert from the international sake sommelier team in Shinjuku, the center of Tokyo, to learn about and sample various sakes. During the workshop, you will try more than six different…
- Ushinobi - You will learn Sake 101, including brewing techniques, history, and labels, in a small group with a sake sommelier over two hours. You will meet a sake expert from the international sake sommelier team in Shinjuku, the center of Tokyo, to learn about and sample various sakes. During the workshop, you will try more than six different types of sake to discover your favorite and create your own tasting chart. Enjoy sake while tasting locally sourced snacks paired with it to experience how sake complements your meal. If applicable, you will also have the opportunity to meet Japanese sake enthusiasts in Tokyo and learn some local tips.
What's Included
- Snacks (not a full size meal)
- Beverages
- Snacks (not a full size meal)
- Beverages
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meal Options
- Snack platter - A snack platter to explore food and sake pairings. This is not a meal, so having lunch beforehand is recommended.
- Snack platter - A snack platter to explore food and sake pairings. This is not a meal, so having lunch beforehand is recommended.
Additional Information
Sip your way through our sake tasting in Tokyo. Discover new sake tastes and build your own sake style with nicely paired Japanese snacks. Join our sake lesson to discover new styles and sample sake pairings with a sommelier for 2 hours. Demystify sake through learning and exploring your taste buds.
- Learn basic sake 101 to know the proper way to…
Sip your way through our sake tasting in Tokyo. Discover new sake tastes and build your own sake style with nicely paired Japanese snacks. Join our sake lesson to discover new styles and sample sake pairings with a sommelier for 2 hours. Demystify sake through learning and exploring your taste buds.
- Learn basic sake 101 to know the proper way to select and drink sake with food
- Taste 6 high-quality sake from small family-owned breweries. Also, experience how sake flavors change depending on different temperatures and sake cup shapes.
- Explore your tastebuds through sake and food pairings while learning how sake complements many kinds of flavors.
- Minimum drinking age is 20 years
Location
Ushinobi
This sake-tasting class takes place in Ushinobi Shinjuku
Address: NSK Building, 201, 1 Chome-22-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0073, Japan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(119 Ratings)
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Chaseyd2024
Dec 3, 2024
Sake Class with Hawaii Joe - This was such an amazing experience! Hawaii Joe was very informative and funny and everyone was laughing and having a great time. The sake was all delicious and the snack pairings were perfect! I’d do it again… maybe I will soon!! Made some new friends and learned so much. Great time, highly recommend.
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Dianne_c
Dec 2, 2024
Great sake tasting excellent guide - Our Sake tasting with Max was an exceptional experience. We learnt a lot about all aspects of sake from its history to how it’s made and the different types of sake. Most of all it was a fun experience and some great sake. Max made the experience fun and informative.
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Diane_d
Dec 1, 2024
Excellent - Other than the place is different than stated and I went to the wrong place first, once we found it, the instructor was excellent. Really knew his stuff and we were given many different ones to try. Even gave us a sheet to take home so we would know what to buy.
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Jordanne_m
Nov 25, 2024
So much sake! - This was a great experience, sampling and learning about sake! Make sure to eat beforehand, we got to tast 10 different types of sake! We were also taught about how sake was made. Along with sake, we were provided some delicious snacks. I would definitely do this again!
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Leah_v
Nov 22, 2024
Hawaii Joe; an excellent sake guide! - Hawaii Joe was an amazing host. He was informative, entertaining, and full of energy. I feel more confident ordering/buying sake after doing his tasting. I highly recommend this tasting to anyone looking for more sake knowledge or an afternoon of drinking and entertainment.
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Samantha
Nov 19, 2024
Sake Tasting - We had a fabulous time with Max. He was entertaining and informative and we learnt so much about sake and tasted many different sakes.
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Sofie_t
Nov 1, 2024
Great experience with lovely host - Andrea was such a lovely host! We had a great time, and once total we got to try 9 different sakes. Thank you so much!
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Paul_b
Oct 27, 2024
Sake to me - Great learning experience since had no idea about what to look for in sake, or how it's made. A lot was covered but Joe gave us the highlights of what to really look for. On my ANA flight back from Tokyo the day after the tasting, I actually felt like the flight attendant was impressed with me when I ordered the Junmai Daigingo from the selection of others.
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Michael_w
Oct 23, 2024
Very fun sake tasting!! - This is a very fun way to learn about sake and make new friends.
The host told us all you could ever want to know about sake . Very highly recommended!!
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545sydneyt
Oct 21, 2024
A Fantastic Sake Experience with Joe! - We had the pleasure of attending a sake tour led by Joe, the sake sommelier, and it was wonderful. Joe’s deep knowledge and passion for sake really made the entire experience engaging and educational. We learned a lot about the fermentation/brewing process and the different types of sake.
The pairing of sakes with different snacks was a brilliant touch. Each pairing brought out unique flavors in the sake, and it was amazing to see how the same type of sake could taste so different depending on the food. Joe guided us through the tasting process, helping us identify the subtle notes and aromas in each glass.
The atmosphere was relaxed yet informative, perfect for both beginners and those with more knowledge of sake. By the end of the tour, we felt confident in choosing and enjoying sake on our own. It was not just a tasting but a cultural experience that left us with a deeper appreciation for sake. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting, especially if you’re curious about Japanese traditions and flavors.
Thank you, Joe, for an unforgettable experience! (And for the other Tokyo recommendations. We found a great Gyoza restaurant after our Sake Tasting).
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