2 hours
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English
Overview
Sake is a Japanese alcoholic drink that’s also known as rice wine. It can be tricky as an outsider to know which type of sake to order, so eliminate language barriers, and boost your sake knowledge by having a tasting session with a sake sommelier in Tokyo. Try 6–7 types of sake with detailed explanations of the best way to drink them, and the best foods to go with them.
Operated by
Best Experience Japan
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Amazing experience to learn about sake
Joseph_M, Apr 2025
Really fantastic experience! Aki is really friendly and was incredibly knowledgable. We learned all about how sake is produced, how to read a sake bottle and pick one based on our personal tastes. We tasted lots of different sakes, very different in flavour profile and all delicious. I would highly recommend you book this experience
Getting to know Sake
Y970IEgerardb, Apr 2025
This is a must do for anybody who would like to have an introduction to Japanese Sake. Aki, with a depth of experience and knowledge as well as having worked in different parts of the world is perfectly positioned to guide through a representative range of Sakes. Speaking excellent English and with a good wit he makes it a very entertaining as well as educational few hours. The first surprise for me was the sparkling sake. A revelation and a very nice surprise. Definitely worth trying if you have the opportunity. Aki then guided us through tasting 6 further sakes. Using each one to explain different elements of the production of sake. We tasted two fermented in the bottle which are only available in Japan as they have to be refrigerated and thus do not travel. With one of the sakes he enabled us to taste it at room temperature and then warmed up to understand the difference and the release of additional flavours in some sakes when warmed up. It was a very worthwhile couple of hours and Aki is a very good facilitator and guide.
Fun and informative sake tasting
lunabriosa, Apr 2025
Had such a nice and informative same tasting with Aki. He’s quite the entertainer, while having us learn at the same time. I was able to put what he taught us to the test at a later time!
Excellent introduction to sake
500carlyj, Mar 2025
Aki is a wealth of knowledge and I enjoyed trying the different types and styles of sake, especially those we can’t get easily in Australia! He’s a fantastic host and it was a great night. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to try sake and learn a lot about it in the process.
Itinerary
Shinjuku
We are going to meet up in Shinjuku area, talking about a bit of Shinjuku.
5 minutesShinjuku 3 Chome
At the meeting spot, I will talk about Shinjuku 3 Chome area
5 minutesAs soon as we arrive the sake bar, Which is right nest to Louis Vuitton Shinjuku, I will serve you ALL different types of sake. I will tell you what I feel from each Sake.
Also, I'm going to tell you about which type of sake is good for warm, cold or room temperature and explain the meaning of what are written on the label of a bottle, which makes you understand sake type and taste much more!
I hand in a basic sake document, so you can review this whenever you like!
I give you a hint of which sake is good for eating a different type of Japanese foods.
1 hourKabukicho
I will talk about Kabukicho in Shinkuju on the tour as well.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
On the tour, I will talk about not only Sake, but night life in Tokyo, Golden Gai.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.