Japanese Sake Drinking Tours(59)

Explore the art of sake in Japanese drinking tours. Learn, taste, and immerse yourself in tradition.
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TOKYO

Guided Sake Tasting & 1-Hour All-You-Can-Drink in Shibuya

Find your new favorite sake in this unique sake tasting with an expert in a futuristic bar in Shibuya. Taste 5 types of sake from different areas of Japan and enjoy a 1-hour free flow of sake while learning insights from an expert!

from$83.16
(7)
With sake
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FUKUOKA

Hakata Food Tour: 7 Dishes & 4 Drinks at 4 Yatai Stalls

In this private yatai-hopping tour, enjoy dinner and drinks at up to four yatai food stalls in Nagahama and Neo-Nakasu, two distinctive yatai areas in Hakata, with a local expert foodie guide. Hotel pick-up and transportation by taxi are included!

from$206.51
(5)
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OSAKA

The Ultimate Osaka Night Tour

Dive into the nightlife of Osaka with a local guide, hitting the best local gastropubs and hidden bars in Japan’s vibrant food capital! Explore the backstreets of Namba, the neon-lit waterside of Dotonbori, and the party hub of Shinsaibashi.

from$114.34
(41)
Near station
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TOKYO

Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour

Unlock the secrets of Japanese sake during a visit to one of Tokyo’s oldest sake breweries. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the meticulous brewing process, enjoy a sake pairing, and learn about the history of this beloved national drink.

from$97.02
(13)
With sake
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TOKYO

All-You-Can-Drink Sake Tasting in Shibuya (+30 Bottles)

Join enthusiastic sake experts for a 2-hour unlimited sake tasting in Roppongi. Explore a hand-picked selection of sake from all over Japan, enjoy unique sake appetizers, and learn the history and production processes behind each variety.

from$61.33
(5)
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TOKYO

Shinjuku Food Tour: Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai

Explore Shinjuku’s famous nightlife areas! A local tour guide will whisk you away to several bars, hitting the laid-back Omoide Yokocho for yakitori, passing the red light district Kabukicho, and landing at an Izakaya in Golden Gai, a Tokyo icon.

from$182.95
(14)
With 1 drink
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TOKYO

Shinjuku Nightlife: Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, & Kabukicho

Eat and drink your way through Shinjuku–Tokyo’s renowned nightlife district–alongside an English-speaking Japanese guide. Discover hidden bars, local izakayas, make friends, and lifelong memories during this private nightlife experience.

from$100.48
(9)
With sake
Private Experience
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KYOTO

Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in Fushimi Sake District

For over 400 years, Kyoto’s Fushimi Sake District has been producing some of Japan’s most premium sake. During this sake brewery tour, visit a sake museum, tour a historic brewery, and taste a variety of sakes with a guide.

from$168.4
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KYOTO

Kyoto: Sake Tasting at Local Breweries near Fushimi Inari

Taste the heart of Kyoto's sake culture and explore Fushimi's sake legacy. Guided by sake-loving expert, visit historic breweries, shops, and a food hall to savor diverse flavors. Uncover the secrets of sake making, and enjoy sweet sake.

from$103.95
(5)
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KYOTO

Kyoto Whisky and Sake Tasting Tour

During this evening tour in Kyoto, stop at an award-winning bar where the bartenders can fix you up a personalized drink, taste seasonal Kyoto delicacies alongside a sake tasting, and enjoy a whisky and chocolate pairing in Pontocho.

from$243.93
(3)
With sake
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MIYAGI

Sendai Back Alleys Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour

Weave through two of Sendai’s nostalgic drinking alleys, Bunka Yokocho and Iroha Yokocho, during this bar hopping tour. This intimate night out features three izakaya gastropubs where you’ll be seated elbow-to-elbow with your neighbor.

from$137.21
(4)
With 3 drinks
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TOKYO

Retro Shibuya Food Tour

The bustling entertainment and nightlife hub of Shibuya can be daunting to explore alone. With an in-the-know local guide, you’ll hit four local food stops on this retro Shibuya food tour, including an iconic ramen shop and a standing bar.

from$186.76
(4)
With sake
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GIFU

Tour and Sake Tasting at Takayama’s Oldest Sake Brewery

Experience Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture’s rich sake production history with the help of an English-speaking local guide. The tour concludes with a tasting of some world-renowned sake.

from$17.32
(1)
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TOKYO

Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting With Sake Sommelier in Okutama

A certified sake sommelier presents a personalized menu crafted by his mentors at the 300-year-old sake brewery, Ozawa, in the calming nature of Western Tokyo. What better way to discover the world of Japanese sake?

from$124.74
(2)
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TOKYO

Izakaya Hopping in Kamata – Tokyo

Go izakaya hopping in Kamata, a neighborhood you won’t find in your typical Tokyo tourist guidebook. You’ll explore the local food streets, visit two izakayas, enjoy food & drinks at each stop, & wander down a local shopping street.

from$116.42
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TOKYO

Tea and Drinks: Tokyo Tea-Based Izakaya Bars Tour

Venture into unique Tokyo bars that serve tea-based cocktails (chawari) in this alternative exploration of Tokyo’s unique nightlife in this guided tour in Gakugeidaigaku in Meguro. Three tea-based foods and three drinks are included.

from$228.68
(2)
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TOKYO

Sake Tasting with Sommelier and Vegan Chinese Lunch in Tokyo

Savor five cups of sake with a course meal featuring vegan Chinese dishes that accentuate each cup in this sake tasting in Tokyo. Guided by a sake sommelier, you’ll discover the rich history and traditions of Japan’s UNESCO-recognized rice wine.

from$83.16
(2)
Rain or shine
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TOKYO

Guided Sake Tasting in Central Tokyo (Shimbashi)

Sip a drink of Japan’s national beverage — sake! Learn its brewing methods, culture and history from a sake expert while tasting six different varieties in Shimbashi, central Tokyo. Wrap up with a fun tasting quiz. Shochu tastings are also available!

from$34.65
(6)
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NARA

Nara Tour: Todaiji Temple, Sake Tasting, & Craft Beer

History, culture, a giant Buddha, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Visit Todaiji Temple, try sake at Imanishi Seibei Shoten, craft beer at Naramachi Brewery, & take home a souvenir sake cup on this guided tour.

from$95.63
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OSAKA

Bar Crawl and Nightlife in Downtown Osaka

Kansai locals will guide you through the streets of Osaka, showing you all that the city has to offer. Walking, talking, and drinking alongside the locals, you will discover another side of Japan that most tourists can only dream of experiencing.

from$124.74
(2)
With sake
Private Experience
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HYOGO

Kobe: Sake Tasting Tour at Local Breweries

Explore Kobe's sake paradise! Visit Nada, Kobe, for exceptional sake. Guided by a sake-loving expert, you’ll taste over 12 types of sake and visit some of the best breweries, learning about customs, history, and brewing techniques.

from$103.95
(1)
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TOKYO

Sake Masterclass & Tasting with a Sommelier in Shibuya

Discover Japan’s National Drink in this all-you-can-drink sake tasting led by an English-speaking sake sommelier in a modern bar near Shibuya Station. Learn the history and culture of sake as you sample your choice from 60 bottles.

from$55.44
(2)
Nomihoudai
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MIYAGI

Sake in the Sea: Immersive Sake Storage Voyage in Kesennuma

An underwater treasure trove of Japanese sake awaits! Hop aboard a fishing boat and cruise out into the oyster farms to retrieve the bottles, which have been fermenting for several months. Back on land, enjoy a tasting of this uniquely aged sake.

from$242.54
(1)
With sake
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TOKYO

Tokyo Bars and Mixology with Whisky, Sake, and Food Pairings

Experience the best of Tokyo nightlife with an expert-guided tour of the bars of Shinbashi and Ginza. Learn about whisky, sake, and food pairings, as well as Japanese drinking etiquette and customs.

from$270.61
(2)
With sake
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TOKYO

Unlimited Sake Tastings at a Private Sake Salon in Tsukiji

Enjoy unlimited sake tastings at a private sake salon in Tsukiji. A sake sommelier will help you discover your perfect type of sake.

from$45.04
(3)
Nomihoudai
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OSAKA

Namba After Dark: Bar Hopping and Nightlife in Osaka

Discover Osaka nightlife with a bar hopping and food tour through Namba! Drink sake, visit the glowing Glico sign, feast on street food at Hozenji Yokocho, and capture sweet memories on film before saying sayonara!

from$41.58
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Regional food
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TOKYO

Tasting and Tour at One of Tokyo’s Oldest Sake Breweries

Ozawa Shuzo sake brewery is the perfect place to catch a breath of fresh air away from the bustle of the metropolis. Taste fine sakes made using crisp water that trickles down from the surrounding mountains, then enjoy a vegetarian lunch.

from$171.86
(1)
With sake
Private Experience
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TOKYO

High-Quality Japanese Whisky Tasting in Shibuya

In this whisky tasting in Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, sip on 10 varieties of whisky from across Japan while learning about their flavors, history and background from a local whisky expert.

from$85.24
(1)
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We had a great evening with Kimi and very much enjoyed the experience. Tasty food and a fun and good insight into Japanese culture. I can highly recommend this tour. Thank you very much for this fun time.
Nathalie Stirnimann
March 10, 2025
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Sendai Back Alleys Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour
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An excellent tour by a very knowledgeable guide. Simon met us at the train station and we headed to one of the oldest breweries in the area. The sake tour and tasting was excellent and we learned a lot about different types of sake and how they are made.Highly recommended this tour!
Nancy Benthien
March 09, 2025
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Tasting and Tour at One of Tokyo’s Oldest Sake Breweries
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An excellent overview of what Sake is and the kinds of Sake available. Highly recommended 👌
Kirsty Thornton
March 03, 2025
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Guided Sake Tasting in Central Tokyo (Shimbashi)
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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 there for the tour in April!
Cameron
March 02, 2025
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Guided Sake Tasting & 1-Hour All-You-Can-Drink in Shibuya
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My friend and I had the most amazing experience in Otaru with Yuko-San who took us on a fantastic tour. We visited Otarus local fish market, the shopping street with beautiful architecture and unique glassware, the picturesque canal lined with warehouses from the old days, had a huge seafood sashimi donburi lunch with Yuko then finished the tour with a sake tasting at the UNESCO Otaru distillery. We learned about Otarus long history through Yuko-San who was the most passionate, considerate and knowledgeable tour guide. She also made for great company and is an all round lovely person, we are incredibly grateful to have met her! If you are planning a trip to Otaru and want to check out all the main sites, culture and cuisine, do this byFood tour and definitely request for Yuko-San! We cannot recommend it enough.
Chloe Chiem
February 27, 2025
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Discover Otaru: Town Tour, Seafood, Sake, & More (Hokkaido)
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Discover the World of Japanese Sake

Welcome to our exclusive Japanese sake drinking tours, where you are invited to embark on a captivating journey through the rich history and intricate artistry of Japanese sake brewing. These tours are perfect for both sake novices and aficionados alike, offering a wonderful opportunity to taste a wide range of saké while exploring the cultural essence of Japan. Our carefully curated experiences are designed to give you deep insight into the diverse flavors, aromas, and styles of sake – a national Japanese treasure.

A Unique Cultural Experience

Japanese sake drinking tours offer a unique cultural immersion that goes beyond tasting the renowned beverage. You will have the chance to visit traditional sake breweries, where centuries-old methods and state-of-the-art techniques combine to create distinct flavors. As you tour these breweries, knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the sake-making process, from the selection of rice to brewing, and fermentation. Learn about the regional differences that influence sake taste and qualities, and how sake pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine. This experience is both educational and enriching, offering insights that broaden your appreciation of Japan’s cultural heritage.

Perfect for Food and Drink Enthusiasts

Our Japanese sake drinking tours are tailored to meet the needs of food and drink enthusiasts who seek a deeper understanding of this quintessential Japanese drink. Whether you are looking to learn more about different kinds of sake, such as Junmai, Ginjo, or Daiginjo, or simply wish to indulge in this traditional drink, these tours offer something for everyone. You can savor sake in authentic tasting rooms, participate in sake pairing sessions with a selection of Japanese dishes, and even attend informative workshops or seminars led by industry experts. These activities aim to deliver a comprehensive and delightful experience for tour participants.

Whether you are seeking a new adventure or looking to enhance your sake knowledge and tasting skills, our Japanese sake drinking tours promise an unforgettable experience that celebrates the art of sake and the incredible passion that goes into each bottle.