Vegetarian Sake Tastings(17)
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.
Guided Sake or Shochu 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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Sake lovers, this tour is made for you! Join a sake tasting & sake factory tour in Nagano. Try a range of sake, amazake, enjoy small dishes (like pickles & Nagano miso), & explore the streets of Nagano & the Zenkoji Temple area.
Shibuya Guided Sake Tasting with 10 Sake Varieties
Learn the difference between daiginjo and junmai in a sake masterclass led by a sake-loving restaurant manager only 5 minutes from Shibuya Station. Taste 10 distinct varieties paired with light bites, while learning all about Japan’s national drink.
Premium Yuzu & Plum Liqueur Tasting w/ Sake in Shibuya
Let a certified sake sommelier lead you through the refreshing flavors of Japanese plum (ume) and yuzu liqueur, and enjoy a cloudy sake cocktail masterfully crafted by a professional bartender in this experience in a Shibuya sake bar.
Okinawa Cultural Tour: Awamori Distillery & Cave Expedition
You’ll want to bring your adventurous spirit for this tour! A specialty Okinawan alcohol, see how awamori is produced at Matsufuji Distillery and join a tasting experience. Then, explore the caverns of the only awamori cave in the world!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buddhist Prayer, Sake & Beer Tasting on Shodoshima (Shikoku)
Discover Shikoku’s spiritual depths with a wood-burning prayer in a cave with local monks on Shodoshima island. Taste sake brewed on the island, enjoy a local specialty lunch, and finish the day with a few beers overlooking the sea!
Omakase Dinner & Sake Pairing w/ a Sommelier in Shibuya
Indulge in a four-dish omakase dinner expertly paired with sake in this Shibuya dining experience. Enjoy four different dishes, each paired with a specific type of Japanese sake, while learning about Japanese cuisine and history from a sommelier.
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.
Recent Reviews from GuestsDiscover the Delights of Vegetarian Sake Tastings
Embark on a unique culinary journey that expertly pairs the delicate flavors of vegetarian dishes with the rich and diverse profiles of sake. Whether you are a seasoned vegetarian or simply seeking to explore new culinary horizons, our vegetarian sake tastings offer a delightful, sensory-rich experience that highlights both the subtlety and complexity of Japanese cuisine. Discover how sake, Japan’s iconic rice wine, can complement and enhance the purity of vegetarian flavors through expertly curated tastings.
A Unique Japanese Culinary Experience
Japan is renowned for its intricate culinary traditions, and sake is an integral part of its culture. Sake is known for its versatility, offering a range of flavors and aromas that can either contrast with or enhance different foods. In a vegetarian sake tasting, you can expect a thoughtfully curated selection of both traditional and contemporary dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal vegetables, tofu, seaweed, and other plant-based ingredients, all designed to harmonize with various types of sake. Each tasting session promises to deliver a profound appreciation for the balance and harmony that Japanese food culture strives for. By focusing on vegetarian dishes, the natural umami flavors are often more pronounced, allowing for a new level of gustatory exploration.
The Perfect Pairings
During these tastings, learn how to pair different types of sake with vegetarian dishes to elevate your dining experience. From crisp and floral Junmai Daiginjo and its perfect match with lightly seasoned salads or vegetable sushi, to the robust and full-bodied flavors of Junmai sake that pair splendidly with grilled vegetable dishes or deep-fried tempura, your palate will be exposed to a symphony of tastes. Even the more adventurous, like sake with a fruity undertone, can find a perfect companion in spicy vegetable curry or traditional Japanese pickled vegetables known as tsukemono. Our experts in sake and vegetarian cuisine will guide you through the intricacies of pairing, ensuring an educational yet enjoyable experience. You will leave with not only a satisfied palate but a deeper understanding of how versatile and satisfying vegetarian meals can be when paired with the right drink.
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