The 13 Best Sushi & Sake Tours Worldwide

1.Sushi, Sake & Japanese Lifestyle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 539 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Explore Düsseldorf’s Little Tokyo with sushi, sake, manga, Japanese shops, four tastings, and practical tips in a small German-language tour.

“Organisatorisch verlief die Tour planmäßig, und Patrizia war freundlich, doch der Informationsgehalt reichte nicht aus, um einen fundierten Einblick in die japanische Kultur Düsseldorfs zu vermitteln. Viele wichtige Details wurden ausgelassen oder unzutreffend dargestellt, wodurch die Tour leider enttäuschend wirkte. Es gab zudem falsche Aussagen. Ich selbst war bereits im Nagya essen und kann bestätigen, dass die Behauptung, man zahle dort 700 € pro Person, nicht stimmt. Themen wie japanische Friseure, Schneidereien und Wäschereien wurden oder gar nicht behandelt. Beim Matcha Café Wakaba, dem ersten reinen Matcha-Café der Stadt (gegründet ca. 2017/2018), fehlten Hintergrundinformationen. St...”

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

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Unlimited Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54

Taste 50 to 60 Japanese sakes in a private Tsukiji salon, with expert guidance, snacks, and temperature comparisons for $54.

“We loved learning about sake in this intimate setting. The hosts were so charming. We would love to come back.”

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8.Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · from $112

Learn sushi, miso soup, and Japanese home cooking in Tokyo, shop for ingredients, taste four sakes, and take recipes home.

“Our host was helpful, informative and funny, she created a really good atmosphere. The food was the delicious and we learnt lots. Highly recommend!”

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9.Tsukiji Market Eating Tour, Authentic Sushi & Sake Comparison

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $30Best value

Review of a small-group Tsukiji tour with market tastings, sushi lunch, three sakes, temples, and practical tips for Tokyo visitors.

“Ariel was great! knowledgeable about the area and Foodie spots! Mochi 🍡 was the best I've ever had!”

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10.Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $45

Make sushi, open a sake barrel, torch salmon gunkan, and whisk matcha in a lively 90-minute Asakusa class.

“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!”

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11.Unlimited Sake Tasting with Sushi Omakase tasting in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

Taste unlimited sake from across Japan with premium Yamayuki tuna sushi in a small 90-minute Tokyo experience.

“The sushi was excellent. We will go back for sushi. We have expected more explanation about the origin and make of the sake. There were 4 sakes we were given to try. Very little information was provided. We asked a few questions but were disappointed by the lack of knowledge. We felt rushed. The 10 pieces of sushi were presented within 30 minutes. Will we were still being served sake, we were requested to move from the counter to a table near the door to accommodate customers who were coming in. Verdict - the experience was below expectation.”

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12.10 kinds Sake Tasting Experience in Tsukiji with local!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $62

Taste about 10 Japanese sakes in a private Tsukiji-area session, with local guidance on brewing, styles, etiquette, and food pairing.

“Very fun experience. I booked at an unusual time for drinks (noon) and on a Wednesday so I was alone but it was nice because the guide spoke English very well and we had great conversations about saké and about Japan. He also gave me some information sheets. This was a great activity I certainly recommend it!”

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13.Sake “Omakase” in Osaka : Guided Tasting by a Active Sake brewer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $71

Taste seven sakes with Osaka brewer Yuki, compare rice and temperatures, enjoy seasonal snacks, and find your personal sake style.

“Yuki, the host, isn’t just a sake bar owner, he’s also an active sake brewer with real brewery experience. His explanations were super clear and easy to follow, even for someone like me who’s not very familiar about sake. The tasting taught me Read more”

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