DRINKS TOURS · SAKE TASTINGS IN TOKYO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 sake tastings in Tokyo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Shinjuku after dark with 14-plus izakaya tastings, three drinks, local guides, and four food stops in a small group.
“Our guide Nobu made the evening so much fun, he was so enthusiastic & entertaining- the star of the night. The food was excellent as well & we met some very nice people on the tour”
Explore Shinjuku after dark on a three-hour bar-hopping walk through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and local izakayas.
“This tour was absolutely amazing! Riku was a great host and ensured we had a blast! I didn't want it to end coz we were having so much fun! It was a great way to meet people from around the world and different walks of life. I would 100% recommend this tour”
Explore Shinjuku nightlife with a local guide, izakaya food, sake, Golden Gai bars, karaoke, and new friends for $39.79.
“Had a.great night with miyabi exploring the nightlife around shinjuku. Started with some light food, drinks and then moved on to a sake bar and finished the night with karaoke”
Review of Shibuya’s 3-hour local bar and izakaya crawl, with sake, karaoke, guide tips, costs, meeting details, and honest advice.
“Solid. Tried various food, had various sake, sang karaoke and met cool people. Good time. Asato was a good guide.”
Make sushi, ramen broth, and enjoy a sake pairing in a friendly Tokyo class limited to eight people at Tsukishima.
“This was an exceptional experience. Alex and Sato will make you feel very much at home and comfortable. We had a lots of laughs while learning to make sushi and ramen. They choose high quality ingredients to mirror the quality of their class. Highly recommend.”
Taste 8 or more sakes in Shinjuku with a sake sommelier, learn Japanese brewing, food pairings, and how to order with confidence.
“Andrea’s knowledge of Sake is undeniable ! She shares many types and made it fun to learn. We were able to understand how it’s brewed and what makes it a modern or traditional or full or light body .”
Tokyo sake omakase with seven Japan-only sakes, four tasting courses, gourmet bites, and friendly English-speaking sommeliers.
“Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience! Truly one of the best things we did on our trip and we learned a lot.”
Eat through Shinjuku with 14+ Japanese dishes, sake, Golden Gai, and local guides on a small-group izakaya tour.
“It was absolutely fabulous! Our guide, Ayaka, was very knowledgeable about the neighbourhood. We got to see many places where you normally would not come. Great food experiences with the explanations of Ayaka. Nice walk, not too far but just about right distance. We liked the small group size too!”
Explore Tokyo after dark on a three-hour Shibuya izakaya crawl with local guides, sake tasting, karaoke, and small-group fun.
“Our guide was very nice. But it was hard to hear her so we didn’t get any description of the sake or anything else. It kind of felt pointless to have a guide since there wasn’t a lot of information given to us during dinner or at the bar. It would prRead more”
Learn to make ramen, chashu, and nigiri sushi in a small Tokyo class with sake tasting, recipes, cultural tips, and hands-on guidance.
“This experience was very intimate and fun. Misa and Luna were so informative and kind. They gave us a pop quiz which encouraged us to work together. I recommend this to everyone looking for a great meal made from actual locals!!”
Review of Tokyo’s Wagyu and sake tour, with all-you-can-eat beef, 20-plus sakes, Ginza night walks, dessert, and practical tips.
“Great experience! My husband and I enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend it. We would do it again. Would recommend for solo travelers.”
Taste 50 to 60 Japanese sakes in a private Tsukiji salon, with expert guidance, snacks, temperature comparisons, and flexible booking.
“This was a cool thing to do in Tokyo. Highly recommend! We tasted around 20 or so sakes and our sommelier was fantastic and very knowledgeable.”
Explore Shinjuku nightlife with three drinks, local food, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai on a small-group walking tour.
“This tour was the highlight of our time in Tokyo. Ryota was such a fun guide. He explained everything and took us to some amazing places. The locations, the food, the drinks far exceeded my expectations. The parts of town he took us through were amazing and we would have never found them on our own. He also made everything fun and participated with us! Thank you!”
Learn sushi, miso soup, dashimaki tamago, and more in Tokyo, with supermarket shopping, four sake tastings, lunch, and recipes.
“the location description made it very easy to find. Suzy was amazing. explaining everything and helping me make the most from this experience. I will take my new found skills and torture my friends now by making them eat everything I've now learnt to make. 😁”
Taste seven sake styles with Japanese food pairings in Tokyo, learn from an accredited instructor, and finish with a sweet dessert sake.
“fantastic food and wonderful saké. Very good and informative guidance through different kind of saké. Dont miss!”
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