TOKYO SAKE TOURS
Tokyo has no brewing district of its own worth walking, so the city does sake the other way: sommelier counters, unlimited tasting bars and the odd surviving brewery on the river. These 15 are priced and timed, most of them after dark.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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!”
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!”
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!”
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”
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!”
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.”
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!”
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!”
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!”
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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