14 Sake & Food Pairing Tours Worldwide to Book Before You Fly

1.3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · from $84Our pick

Learn how sake is made, taste 10 styles with food pairings, and visit Kyoto’s Gekkeikan museum on this practical 3-hour tour.

“Great experience! You’re taught about the brewing process and even taught how to read the labels. After this, you are able to try over 10 different types of sake. I really feel like I will be able to order the type of sake I prefer now! Thank you so much Miyuki!”

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2.Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Learn sake brewing, compare 10-plus styles, and pair them with Japanese snacks on a practical three-hour Kyoto tasting tour.

“Wonderful tour. Maybe a third of the tour is about sake making process, the rest is about tasting. I had very little experience with sake/nihonshou and it was wonderful to get to taste such a wide sample and learn what kind of sake I like and why. I highly recommend the tour.”

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3.1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $68Best value

Taste seven Kyoto sakes with a certified sommelier, Japanese snack pairings, and practical tips for choosing sake in Japan.

“Mayo was a wonderful guide to all things sake. The food pairings were a fun way to expand your pallet and give life to the sake. It's a great way to learn more about the art of making sake. The goal was to understand your taste preferences and how to buy sake was achieved. Mayo made this a personal experience that kept the guests engaged and at ease as guests from different groups mixed.”

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4.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79

Learn sushi, ramen, and sake in a small Tokyo class with personal instruction, quality ingredients, river views, and a relaxed three-hour format.

“This was such an amazing experience! I loved every minute of it & Kaori was such a great host! Thank to her and the rest of the team for a memorable experience.”

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5.Wagyu & Sake Pairing in Shinjuku – Steak, Shabu-Shabu & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $148

Taste regional wagyu, shabu-shabu, steak, and craft sake in a small Shinjuku group with guided pairings and practical Tokyo food tips.

“This was so much fun. The beef and sake pairings were perfect. Bring your appetite cause it’s a lot of food and it’s so delicious”

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6.Tokyo Wagyu & Sake Pairing Tasting Experience with Local Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $151

Taste multiple Wagyu cuts, seasonal Japanese dishes, and seven sake pairings in a small Tokyo setting near Skytree.

“What a great concept & way to experience excellent food & sake! Absolutely amazing experience! Every course was delicious! The hosts were attentive & the space designed well! Would absolutely do it again!”

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7.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Make ramen, chashu, and nigiri sushi in a small Tokyo class with three sake pairings, English instruction, recipes, and chopsticks.

“This Tokyo ramen and sushi class was a truly wonderful experience! The instructor made learning to prepare excellent sushi and cook ramen broth very accessible. We really enjoyed the hands-on experience, and the delicious meal we created was the perfect finish. I absolutely recommend this class for a great mix of culture and amazing food!”

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8.Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $79

Learn ramen, sushi, and gyoza in a cozy Tokyo class with sake, friendly hosts, cultural stories, and recipes to take home.

“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”

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9.Wagyu Beef and Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $218

Review of Tokyo’s Wagyu and sake tour, with all-you-can-eat beef, 20-plus sakes, Ginza walks, costs, tips, and booking advice.

“Amazing time walking around the Shimbashi and Ginza with Fuji, learning about the area and eating amazing food!”

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10.7 Kinds of Sake Tasting with Japanese Food Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 1h 15m · from $106

Taste seven sake styles with Japanese food pairings, learn from an accredited instructor, and explore sake culture near Tokyo Tower.

“This was so well done!! We had a sake expert explaining sake to us and the differences between the sakes we tasted. Each was paired with a Japanese cheese, crudités, duck, etc. A few bites were cooked in front of us, so we’re hot. While it was not a private class we were the only ones doing it. The two hosts could not have been more delightful. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience!”

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11.Sake & Food Pairing with Sake Professional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Taste five Japanese sakes with an English-speaking expert in Shinjuku, pair them with local snacks, and learn how to choose sake with confidence.

“Really friendly and knowledgeable session. We were the only people on the day, so ended up getting a personalised session. Some great sake and introduction to what to look for and consider when selecting it. Highly recommended experience.”

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12.Private sake pairing@ancient underground

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $152

Pair five sakes with Japanese food in Asakusa’s 70-year-old underground street, with a private guide and intimate local setting.

“We enjoyed a lovely afternoon exploring Asakusa and learning about sake. The guide was patient and knowledgeable, making the experience enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their familiarity with sake.”

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13.Luxury Tokyo Sake, Cocktail, Whisky and Pairing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $321

Review of Tokyo’s 3-hour sake, whisky, cocktail and food tour, with four tastings, nine local dishes, practical tips, and value advice.

“A nice sampler of some of the tastes and flavours of Tokyo thru the lens of just a few of the unique city neighbourhoods. A small insight into the cultural nuances of each area with a tasting of sake , crafted cocktails and Japanese wine and local snacks and delicacies . Glenda our guide was lovely and a lot of fun!”

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14.Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3h 30m · from $180

Taste 20-plus sakes, feast on A5 Wagyu, and explore Ginza on a small-group Tokyo food tour with dessert included.

“Ken was awesome from beginning to end! It was like hanging out with an old friend.”

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