Where to Book Sake Tastings Worldwide: the 15 Best

3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings - Ten sakes, not one easy style

★★★★★★★★★★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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1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & Pairings

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

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

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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Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

3.Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $72

Learn sake brewing, labels, flavors, and food pairings while tasting 6-plus varieties with a sommelier in Shinjuku.

“Max from Ninja Food Tours was INCREDIBLE! He is so passionate and knowledgeable about sake and also incredibly personable and entertaining. My husband and I had the best time learning about the history of sake and tasting a few of Max’s favorites. If you book this tour, youMUST request Max for a truly incredible and memorable experience.”

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

4.Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

Learn how sake is made, taste seven styles with Japanese snacks, and gain the confidence to read labels and order sake in Kyoto.

“I loved this Sake experience in Kyoto! Our host, Kotaro, was so knowledgable and friendly - I learned so much. We had 7 generous sized Sake tastings and some food pairings, and we got a cheat sheet with info to help select a Sake from a menu. It's a really nice warm intimate space. I highly recommend this super fun experience!”

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Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

5.Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $79

Explore seven Japan-only sakes, four food pairings, and expert guidance in a small Tokyo tasting room for $79.52.

“It was an intimate experience with an opportunity to try 7 plus different sakes and learn more about sake in general.”

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Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

6.Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $99

Review of Kyoto’s private tea ceremony in a 300-year-old samurai house, with Uji matcha, kimono photos, sake or whisky tasting.

“Wonderful, very personalized tea ceremony in a historic family home. We also had a sake and whiskey tasting. I cannot say enough good things about this experience. Highlight of Kyoto. They also gave us beautiful gifts that we will treasure forever.”

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Casual Japanese SAKE tasting and snack experience in Kabukicho

7.Casual Japanese SAKE tasting and snack experience in Kabukicho

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $39Best value

Taste eight Japanese sakes with snacks in a small Kabukicho bar, learning about flavors, temperatures, pairings, and amazake.

“We came to hope to learn more about sake. Indeed, we had 8 sakes and our host (not a Japanese) was nice, but we didn’t learn as much as we were expecting and wishing for. Very little sake-related information came out of each degustation. In addition, we didn’t enjoy the place and the snacks at all.”

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Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

8.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Make takoyaki, taste 10-plus sakes, and learn Japanese brewing from sommelier Momo near Osaka Namba.

“This was one of the best activities my partner I did in Japan. Momo was such a great guide and taught us so much not only about sake and cooking but also answered all the questions we had about life in Japan. It was great to have a guide and cooking class to ourselves and it was worth every penny! We were given so much sake and food we couldn’t even finish it all. She then suggested bars close bar that we could head to after that only the locals know about.”

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KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)

9.KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $109

Explore Kobe’s Nada sake district on a small-group walking tour with brewery visits, premium tastings, tofu, and expert English-speaking guides.

“We wanted to experience Sake off the beaten tourist track and our tour guide Aki delivered all that and more! We visited famous breweries, local breweries and sake museums. Aki was very knowledgeable and educated us on the different types of sake and how it was made. Wear your hiking shoes and bring an empty backpack because you are going to want to buy souvenirs.”

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Tasting All Types of Sake with Sommelier

10.Tasting All Types of Sake with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $62

Taste six to seven Japanese sakes with sommelier Aki in Shinjuku, learn labels and pairings, and try bottles rarely found outside Japan.

“Aki is a great host and definitely an expert on Sake. I learned a lot about all the different types of Sake and how it is brewed. I recommend this tour if you want to learn about sake and have a good time while doing it.”

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Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience

11.Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $72

Learn sake basics, taste seasonal varieties, and cook Osaka-style takoyaki with wagyu and cheese in a friendly two-hour class.

“Our takoyaki and sake experience was an absolute highlight of our trip to Osaka. Momo went out of her way to provide gluten-free takoyaki ingredients (we let her know in advance), and it was delicious. Momo was incredibly knowledgeable about sake, too. Thanks for a fantastic experience, Momo!”

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Tokyo Wagyu & Sake Pairing Tasting Experience with Local Flavors

12.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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Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries

13.Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $50

Explore Saijo near Hiroshima on a two-hour tour with eight sake tastings, seven breweries, an English guide, and practical local insight.

“thanks to Grand guide, and young lady, They are eargerly explaining and best efforts for me, thanks again! BongKun Cho from Seoul”

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Tsukiji: Outer Market Walking Tour & Sake Tasting Experience

14.Outer Market Walking Tour & Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Explore Tsukiji Hongwanji, sample market foods, and taste unlimited sake with a sommelier on this lively three-hour Tokyo tour.

“It was amazing! Thank you for showing us all the little nooks and crannies of Tsukiji and recommending us the best food to find. We loved it!”

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Osaka Cooking Class and Sake Tasting with Local Supermarket Visit

15.Osaka Cooking Class and Sake Tasting with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $92

Cook Osaka classics, shop at a local supermarket, and taste sake in a friendly four-hour class capped at seven people.

“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”

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