Sake Tasting Experience: Exclusive Japanese Varieties

This excursion is managed by a certified Global Sake Sommelier. Attendees have the opportunity to sample sake that cannot be found outside of Japan.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Isetan Shinjuku Store - Upon our arrival at the sake bar, I will present to you an extensive selection of sake. Together, we’ll sample a variety of sakes, and I’ll share my personal impressions of each one.
    Additionally, I’ll provide insights on the ideal serving temperatures for different types of sake and decipher the information on the sake…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Location
Frente Shinjuku San-chōme
Meet at Exit B2, which is across from "ISETAN". Please go to ground level. I will send you detail one day before the tour day.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Joseph_m
Apr 8, 2025
Amazing experience to learn about sake - 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
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Y970iegerardb
Apr 4, 2025
Getting to know Sake - 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.
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Lunabriosa
Apr 3, 2025
Fun and informative sake tasting - 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!
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500carlyj
Mar 13, 2025
Excellent introduction to sake - 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.
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Chantene_k
Mar 12, 2025
Wonderful experience - Aki is amazing and so knowledgeable. We sampled many different sakes. As a sake lover, it was so fun to try varieties that are not available in the United States due to difficulty shipping unpasteurized sake. I loved the sake bar and enjoyed meeting the other guests as well. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to learn and drink at the same time.
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Airie_t
Dec 3, 2024
Amazing Experience!!! - We had such a fun time learning about sake with Aki-san. We got to try so many different types of sake. He was very knowledgable and passionate!
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Wut
Dec 3, 2024
One of the best experiences I've had in japan during my short stay - The experience was wonderful, he was funny and interesting to listen too about it and let's you drink and enjoy the sake. I would highly recommend if you wanna try good sake and learn a good amount about it
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Roycs5547qv
Nov 19, 2024
**"A Journey Through Japan’s Sake Culture"** - **Fantastic Sake Tasting Experience in Japan!** I had an amazing time at the "Tasting All Types of Sake" experience in Japan. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the brewing process, types of sake, and regional differences in a fun and engaging way. Tasting a variety of sake, from light and fruity to rich and bold, was a highlight. The guide’s passion and willingness to answer questions made the session unforgettable. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting to explore Japan's sake culture!
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Diane_d
Mar 6, 2025
Drink Sake and Learn as you Drink - I had a wonderful tour with Aki. He sure knows a lot about sake! There is a lot of information, but for those who want to do more than just drink without thought, Aki and this tour is for you.
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Rpdyrn
Feb 23, 2025
Sake tasting - Nice way to get to know Sake. We got good explanation of how sake is made, different qualities and so on. Absolutely worthwhile trying.
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From $66
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).