Tastings(56)
Casual Sake Tasting w/ Snacks in Kabukicho (Shinjuku)
Both newcomers and long-time enthusiasts are welcome to join this sake tasting in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area. Sip on eight varieties of sake from across Japan with snack pairings and learn what goes into Japan’s incredibly versatile national drink.
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!
Sake Brewery Tour: Taste Your Way Through Kobe’s Sake Mecca
Embark on a tour of the most famous sake-producing region in Japan! Receive a history lesson in style while indulging in more than 10 types of premium Nada sake, then end the day with (you guessed it) more taste testing at a popular standing bar.
10 Kinds of Matcha Tasting & Matcha-Making Session (Tokyo)
Deepen your understanding of matcha tea with a former tea farmer and matcha expert. Try eight kinds of tea from across Japan, each with different colors and aromas, learn the best way to whisk frothy matcha and enjoy matcha latte and sweets.
(Online) Mysteries of Japanese Whisky Private Experience
Curious about the world of Japanese whisky? During this BYOB online experience, you’ll learn about how whisky is made (especially the particulars of Japanese whisky production), and find out how to make a classic Japanese highball.
Tsukiji Guided Sake Tasting with 10 Sake Varieties
Discover the captivating world of Japanese rice wine while tasting 10 different kinds of sake paired with light bites. Learn all about sake brewing methods and differences in this masterclass led by a sake-loving restaurant manager.
Uji Byodo-in Temple Tour & Sake Tasting in Fushimi (Kyoto)
Immerse yourself in the mystical streets of Uji during this guided tour with ancient sights and delicious tastings. Eat mochi at a 11th-century Buddhist temple and sample sake at a brewery in Fushimi.
Spring in Shibuya: Sake Tasting & Sakura Picnic
Experience Japan’s tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing) with friendly local host and sake lover Eriko. First, taste five sake varieties paired with seasonal snacks at a sake bar in Shibuya, then go to a park together for a hanami picnic.
Japanese Sake Workshop & Tasting in Asakusa
Led by an English-speaking sake sommelier, discover the subtleties, history and culture of Japanese sake in this welcoming workshop near Asakusa Station. Afterwards, taste up to 10 varieties of sake from all over Japan!
Traditional & Modern Tokyo Food Pairing at 240-Year-Old Shop
Savor the traditional flavors of Tokyo with a modern twist in this food pairing course with pasta, wine and onigiri at a 240-year-old shop in Shinbashi known for its signature tsukudani (preserved foods boiled in sweet soy sauce.)
Nada Gogo Sake Brewery Tour, Tastings, & Adventures in Kobe
Uncover the world of Japanese sake (nihonshu) on this spectacular tour of Nada Gogo in Kobe; Japan’s famed sake-producing region! Taste (a lot of) sake, tour breweries, visit sake museums, & more with an expert guide by your side.
Simply Sake: Tasting & Brewery Tour in Matsumoto
Peek behind the curtain of sake production in Matsumoto–one of Japan’s most active sake-producing regions! Tour the operational brewery, learn about the process from an expert, taste a variety of sake, then take home a sake-themed souvenir.
Discover Matsumoto: Landmarks, Sake, Kaiseki, & Castle Tour
Unique architecture, sake tastings, and long-trodden streets lead to a once-in-a-lifetime kaiseki meal brimming with Matsumoto's finest local flavors. Experience the history of the world-heritage site Matsumoto Castle and its surrounding areas.
Taste Seven Traditional Japanese Sake in Shinjuku
Through this experience, your guide will teach you about Japan's relationship with sake throughout its history and culture, serve 7 different sakes, and explain how each sake is prepared, should be enjoyed, and which foods have complimentary tastes.
Discover Otaru: Town Tour, Seafood, Sake, & More (Hokkaido)
Meander through Otaru, an age-old trading town in Hokkaido. Explore Otaru Canal, meander through Sakaimachi Street's quaint alleys, discover the Triangular Market (seafood & produce), enjoy a fresh seafood bowl, & take part in a sake tasting.
Supreme Sake: Brewery Tour, Tasting, & Aged Sake in Gifu
Explore the world of sake, otherwise known as rice wine or nihonshu. Tour Gifu’s esteemed Daruma Masamune Sake Brewery, learn about the production process, experience a sake tasting, then visit a special cellar filled with rare vintage sake bottles.
Saitama Wood-Aged Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting
Experience Saitama sake brewed the old-fashioned way in timber holding tanks at Yamane Shuzo. Enjoy sampling this wood-aged sake tasting.
Tasting Seven Different High Quality Sake with Food Pairing
Dive into the history and culture of Japanese sake guided by an expert and learn about the different types of sake and how to pair and serve them with meals in this experience near Tokyo Tower.
Kagoshima Whisky Tasting and Distillery Tour
Learn about Kagoshima whisky and sip on its finest blends in this tour for whisky lovers. Visit two distilleries, partake in whisky tastings and enjoy lunch overlooking a peaceful Japanese garden. Pick-up and drop-off in Kagoshima City is included.
Organic Tea Tasting in Kagoshima City
In this tea tasting in Kagoshima City, sample a variety of organic teas produced in Northern Kagoshima and discover the area's unique tea culture with a tea master.
Japanese Sake Tasting Experience for Team Building
Food brings people together. Build connections with your team and improve communication skills during this Japanese sake tasting competition. In a casual environment, your teams will work together to identify different types of sake, and win prizes.
Tasting & Comparing Seven High-Quality Japanese Teas (Tokyo)
Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo life with this tea-tasting experience! Taste seven different types of Japanese tea, including gyokuro, and enjoy complimentary Japanese sweet pairings. You will definitely feel relaxed after this experience!
Toyama Crafts and Whiskey Distillery Tour with Dinner
In this unique experience in Takaoka, Toyama, tour a traditional metalworking factory, make your own sake cup, enjoy a whiskey distillery tour and tasting, and wrap the day with a fine dining experience.
Niigata Sake Tour, Tasting, & Masterclass
Discover the world of sake in Niigata, a region that produces some of the finest in Japan. Learn sake history, customs, & culture from a Professional Sake Meister (Kikisake-Shi) then participate in a sake-tasting session. Appetizers included!
Sake Spectacular: Museum Tour & Tasting in Fushimi (Kyoto)
Join Hiroshi for a private sake tour in Fushimi! Explore Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, learn about history, culture, production, & savor samples. With a diverse background, Hiroshi shares Kyoto's charm, while Fushimi's legacy enhances the experience.
Sake Tasting at Niigata’s Oldest Shinto Shrine
Journey to the home of sake (Niigata) to learn about Japan’s beloved rice wine! You’ll experience a tasting, info session, & appetizer pairing in the main hall of the region's oldest Shinto shrine alongside a knowledgeable guide.
Sake Navigator Class With Tasting and Certificate in Tokyo
Love sake? Make it official! Earn a sake navigator certificate in this beginners’ course in Tokyo taught by a sake sommelier. Try different types of sake, learn to pair sake with a variety of dishes, and dine on Wagyu sushi!
Shibuya Walking Tour & Whisky Tasting with a Sommelier
In this whisky tasting led by a Japanese sommelier in Shibuya, experience the wide range of flavor notes and exquisite aromas of Japanese whisky, taste five distinct varieties, and explore the Shibuya Station area guided by a local.

Best Food and Drink Tasting Experiences in Japan
Want to learn how to order Japanese whisky like a pro, distinguish between the different types of Japanese sake, or brew the perfect cup of tea? These tastings in Japan will link you to specialists in their fields, so you can get insider tips and info about the world of Japanese beverages. Japanese sake enthusiasts can tour sake breweries, enjoy tastings of raw sake, and indulge in pairings of Japanese sake and sushi; while tea lovers can find zen in a cup of matcha and a bite of traditional Japanese sweets.
Book tastings in Japan and learn all about your favorite drinks, like sake and tea, which have been a vital part of Japanese culture for centuries and are still significant today. Matcha tea plays the starring role in the Japanese tea ceremony, a tradition that has its roots in Zen Buddhism and Japanese hospitality. Meanwhile, amazake, a fermented rice drink, is consumed during the Japanese New Year; and barrels of Japanese sake can be seen at many shrines, offerings from the breweries with symbolic and spiritual significance. During your trip, be sure to join a tasting in Japan and get a taste of the history and culture of the land of the rising sun.