15 Best Sake Tastings in Tokyo

Sake labels mostly tell you one thing: how much of each rice grain was polished away before brewing. The more milled, like daiginjo, the lighter and more fragrant. A tasting is the quickest way to find your style, and in Tokyo it often comes paired with wagyu or sushi. Ask for one served warm, too.

1.All-You-Can-Drink Japanese Sake Experience (Tokyo)

Taste more than 100 Japanese sakes at a self-serve Tokyo bar, with staff recommendations, BYO food, and up to five hours to sample.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Amazing experience, highly recommended! It was super easy to find, and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming-you truly feel right at home. The concept is awesome: you can pour yourself a huge variety of sake and other drinks. A big plus is that you're…”

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2.Sushi Nigiri Experience Japanese Sake Drinking Set in Tokyo

Discover the ultimate sushi and sake experience in Tokyo! Immerse yourself in the art of sushi nigiri and Japanese sake, and indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful class with the friendliest staff making sushi, ramen, and having sake with Sato and Taka! It was a great experience learning to make their traditional dishes!”

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3.Sake Tasting Omakase Course by Sommeliers in Central Tokyo

Discover the ultimate Sake tasting experience in Central Tokyo. Immerse yourself in an Omakase course curated by expert Sommeliers. Click now to indulge your senses!

★ 5.0

“Eric lead us through our 7 sake tasting. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and easy going. The pairing with snacks was great. Learning about the sake was enlightening.”

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6.Tasting ALL TYPES of Sake With Seminar

Discover the fascinating world of sake! Join our seminar and explore the diverse flavors of this traditional Japanese drink. Don't miss out, click now!

★ 5.0

“Went to sake tasting with my daughter on her first visit to Japan. Lovely and informative experience would definitely recommend to anyone.”

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7.Sake Tasting Class With a Sake Sommelier

Experience the art of sake tasting with a certified sommelier. Discover the intricate flavors and secrets of this traditional Japanese drink. Book your class now!

★ 5.0

“This is an experience you have to do if you enjoy sake or are even interested in it. You will cover an entire flavor profile, history of sake, what to look for when buying it and how different sakes taste. Not to mention how to…”

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8.Savor Wagyu & Sake Pairing in Shinjuku

Indulge in the ultimate culinary experience as we unveil the perfect marriage of Wagyu beef and sake in the vibrant heart of Shinjuku. Prepare to be enchanted!

★ 5.0

“We loved the experience! Generous portions of meat and endless pours of sake. Great staff that explained the history, process, and distinction of the products very well! Entertaining evening and left with full satisfied bellies!”

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9.Wagyu & Sake Pairing Experience

Discover the perfect harmony of Wagyu & Sake! Elevate your taste buds with our exclusive pairing experience. Don't miss out, click now!

★ 5.0

“The ambience was superb with a variety of exquisite dishes freshly prepared in front of us. The hosts very attentive and helpful. Highly recommended if you like quality food. We really enjoyed it! Arigato!”

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11.Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

Discover authentic Japanese cuisine with a hands-on sushi and ramen class in Tokyo, featuring expert instruction, sake pairing, and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“Well-organized, small group experience. Very interactive and explanations about ingredients, recipes, techniques were well-done. The integration of sushi making and ramen was coordinated with respect to timing. Sake tasting was also included. Guides discussed the history of sushi and ramen. The nigiri sushi and ramen…”

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12.Intimate Ramen & Sushi Cooking Class in Tokyo

You'll discover the secrets of authentic Japanese cuisine in Tokyo's vibrant Tsukiji neighborhood during this exclusive, hands-on ramen and sushi cooking class.

★ 5.0

“An amazing, intimate experience! The three chefs were incredibly fun and nice and answered all of our questions. They also shared the recipes with us after so we can make it at home! Would absolutely do it again.”

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13.Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Tokyo

Dive into an indulgent culinary journey as you savor premium Wagyu beef and explore the rich flavors of Japanese sake on this must-try foodie tour in Tokyo.

★ 5.0

“What a wonderful experience. It was just the two of us with our guide Ken and he was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. We were stuffed at the end and couldn't eat any more sweets. Ken also helped us take beautiful pictures tRead more”

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14.Tsukiji: Unlimited Sake Tasting Experience

Indulge in endless sake samples at Tsukiji, the ultimate tasting experience. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Japan's finest rice wine. Don't miss out, click now!

★ 4.9

“I went with my dad and we ended up being the only registrants for that session, so we lucked out and enjoyed essentially a private lesson. I loved the opportunity to learn about and taste so many different sakes, now I feel like I know…”

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4.0Unlimited Sake Tasting with Sushi Omakase tasting in Tokyo1.5 hours$63 5.0Experience Comparing Sake and Delicacies in Shinjyuku$33.03 4.9Tokyo: Guided Sake Tasting with English-speaking Host2 hours$48 4.9Tokyo: 7 Kinds of Sake Tasting With Japanese Food Pairings1.3 hours$106 4.9Historic Kanda Sake Tasting at Tokyos Oldest Shop (1596)2 hours$38 4.7Casual Japanese sake tasting and snack experience, Kabukicho1 day$38 5.0Unlimited SAKE Tasting《OVER-THIRTY-BOTTLES》From ALL OVER JAPAN!$85.66 5.0Sake & Food Pairing with Sake Professional2.5 hours$69 5.0Private Sake Pairing@Ancient Underground$152 5.0Guided Sake Flight in Asakusa Up to 10 Kinds of Sake$49.42 5.0Private Tour: Tokyo'S Oldest Sake Brewery and Riverside Walk.$229.95 5.0Introductory Sake Tasting Class with Sommelier in Tokyo$72.26 4.9Wagyu & Sake 8 Course Tasting Dinner in Shinjuku2.5 hours$145 5.0Luxury Tokyo Sake, Cocktail, Whisky and Pairing Tour$321.00 5.0Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Tokyo3.5 hours$180 5.0Japanese Wine Omakase in Shibuya Guided Tasting, Not Sake$97.98 5.0Tokyo: Asakusa Japanese Sake Tasting (with Optional Food)1.5 hours$34 5.0Cook Like a Sumo Wrestler! Chanko Nabe & Sake Tasting Class$107.50 5.0Sake Tasting Class with a Sake Professional in Tokyo$61.79 5.0Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo$126.15 5.07 Kinds of Sake Tasting With Complementary Foods$107.50 5.0Tokyo Sake Tasting and Caviar and Snacks Pairing Experience$129.00 5.0Japanese Sake Tasting and Masu Crafting Experience in Tokyo$60.00 3.7Tokyo: Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting2 hours$90