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Sake Tasting and Pairing in Nishiazabu (Tokyo) w/ Souvenirs
Discover the world of Japanese sake in this guided tasting in Nishi-Azabu where you’ll experiment with temperature, drinking vessels and food pairings.
Highlights
Learn about sake, an intangible cultural heritage designated by UNESCO, while tasting several kinds served in different vessels and temperatures
Savor sake paired with premium caviar
This sake tasting is within walking distance from Omotesando Station in Nishi-Azabu
Take home a bottle of sake and premium caviar as a souvenir
10 meals
Experience Details
Located between glitzy Roppongi and bustling Shibuya, Nishi-Azabu is an understated gem packed with gourmet eateries and elegant boutiques. Here, only a few minutes from Omotesando Station, this experience promises to challenge your misconceptions about sake and show you just how versatile, refreshing and even surprising Japan’s national drink can be.
A rice wine made by polishing and fermenting rice, sake is a popular drink poured on many celebratory occasions. Its unique brewing method results in a complex flavor profile that can be dry, fruity, bitter or floral. In this comprehensive guided tasting, your hosts will teach you to discern these nuances and savor sake to the last drop.
Leading this experience will be Hiromi Yamaguchi, a food and table coordinator, dashi sommelier and sake navigator who enjoys learning about world cultures through food and drink. Ms. Yamaguchi will guide you through discovering the fascinating world of sake!
First, you’ll learn what sake is, how it is made, and the different types made across Japan, by watching explanatory videos and slides on a large screen. Next, your hosts will teach you the traditional way to pour sake respectfully and then guide you in tasting several varieties, experimenting with different temperatures and drinking vessels, followed by an expert pairing of premium caviar.
The host leading this experience is committed to bringing the essence of Japanese cuisine to visitors. By the time the sake class has finished, you can sample any sake and appreciate its subtleties. Guests will also receive a unique souvenir — a bottle of sake and 30g of premium caviar — to continue enjoying this flavorful pairing after the experience ends.
What You Get
Good To Know
- The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old, so participants in this experience must be aged 20 or over.
- This host cannot accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the experience begins.
- If you are a solo participant, please inquire.
- A private class can be arranged. Please inquire.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host directly at Kappodo HQ (Tokyo D kitchen Studio) in Nishi-Azabu, a 9-minute walk from Omotesando Station’s Exit 5. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 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.
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