Guided Sake Tasting & 1-Hour All-You-Can-Drink in Shibuya
Enjoy a sake tasting at futuristic Kubota Sake Bar in Shibuya! Try different varieties of sake from all over Japan, learn insights from a sake expert, and enjoy all-you-can-drink sake for 1 hour.
Highlights
Try snacks that go well with sake and enjoy conversation with your guide during an hour of free-flowing sake post-tasting
Kubota Sake Bar is on the B1 floor of Shibuya Parco, only 5 min from Shibuya Station
Learn fascinating insights about the world of Japanese sake from Eriko, a sake expert who has traveled all over Japan to see how sake is made!
10 meals
Experience Details
Experience the rich flavors of sake and understand its cultural significance in this unique sake-tasting and all-you-can-drink sake experience in Shibuya!
Head to Kubota Sake Bar on the basement floor of Shibuya Parco and taste five kinds of sake from various regions of Japan. Immerse yourself in the smoothness and variety of aromas guided by Eriko, a fellow sake-lover and knowledgeable expert.
What is the difference between junmai, ginjo, and namazake? Should sake be served chilled or warm? What makes premium sake so special? Ask all your burning questions and educate your palate with Eriko's insights.
Experience flow:
-Meet your host at Kubota Sake Bar in Shibuya.
-Start with a brief lecture on how sake is made.
-Enjoy snacks (otsumami) that pair deliciously with sake, while your host shares fascinating details about sake production.
-Enjoy all-you-can-drink sake while you talk with the host (1 hour).
Eriko, a sake lover, has traveled extensively both in and outside Japan. She will share anecdotes about sake breweries she's visited, many of which are in rural areas surrounded by rice fields or in historic towns. You can imagine how sake masters brew varieties following the local traditions, passing down the knowledge from generation to generation. Taste their dedication in every cup and find your next favorite sake in this unique experience!
This experience takes place at an innovative and modern space operated by Kubota, a renowned sake brewery from Niigata, one of Japan’s prime sake-producing regions. Offering guests a wide variety sake, the bar prides itself in honoring long-standing sake traditions while embracing the latest technologies — for instance, they use AI to recommend sake varieties based on your preferences. After the experience, you can visit their shop and take home a few bottles of your favorite sake.
Inclusions
All-you-can-drink sake (1 hour)
Snacks
English-speaking sake expert
Small gift
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Go to Kubota Sake Bar on B1 of Shibuya Parco, 5 min from Shibuya Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
Please drink responsibly.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
My family from the US and I learned a lot about sake, and we got to try various delicious sake at the store. Eriko was a fantastic host. She explained the process of making sake and answered our q...read more
Eriko was an amazing host. She was so knowledgeable and so friendly, I would recommend this to anyone visiting. I learned so much in these 2 hours. If we’re back in Japan, we will definitely be the...read more
This was such a great experience! Eriko was SO knowledgeable about Sake. She helped us understand the process of making Sake and told us about some of the stories of the brewers. She was able to an...read more
The sake tasting session with Eriko will definitely be the highlight of our trip to Tokyo! Sampling a wide range of sakes from around Japan with Eriko was great fun. It was like drinking with a kno...read more
Our sake tasting with Eriko was truly amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable in the sake brewing process and even has experience brewing sake herself. We got to taste many different types of sake...read more
Thank you for your kind review. It is grearly appreciated. We are also happy to hear you had a nice time with Eriko. We are looking forward to seeing you again some time! Eriko and Takeshi
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