TOKYO · SAKE TOURS
The pours worth planning a day around.
The 15 tokyo sake tours worth setting aside an afternoon for. The brewery visits and tastings travellers rate the highest here, with what is poured, who pours it and what it costs.
A small-group Tokyo class to make sushi and ramen broth from scratch, paired with carefully chosen sake and served with what you cook.
Most Popular“Definitely pay the extra for this class I have done many cooking classes and this was one of the best”
Shinjuku sake masterclass with 6+ varieties, paired snacks, and pro-led tips so you can order better sake in Tokyo.
“This was such a fun and informative activity! Loved how prepared and knowledgeable Tadashi was - he definitely made this experience even better. The sake and snacks were great, in addition to endless recommendations in Tokyo and beyond. Great way to start my Japan trip! Highly recommend.”
Shop at a Tokyo supermarket, learn Japanese knife skills, cook classic dishes, then eat with sake pairings in a small 4-hour class.
“Easy to locate, excellent information and guidance through the shopping mart. Our guide Mihori gave excellent instruction and light conversation that made the experience educational and fun. We would definitely recommend.”
Tokyo sake omakase with 7 Japan-only pours, unlimited refills, and guided tastings by multilingual sommeliers in a Showa-era room.
“Great Sake tasting journey - the organisers were so much fun! Would highly recommend to add this to your Tokyo Trip itinerary”
Sake tasting in Shinjuku with Akira: sample 6–7 styles, learn label tips, hear how sake is made, and get Tokyo night pointers.
“Since we met on the meeting point, the guide, Akira, was extremely fun and entertaining. He made us feel comfortable right away so we felt much relaxed during the tasting. Regarding the tasting experience, first of all Akira gives you all the explanation about sake followed by the degustation. We tried a lot of varieties…”
A small-group Shinjuku wagyu and sake pairing with Japanese menu help, multiple cuts, and craft sake matched course by course.
“Very enjoyable night with Joe as our host, lots of fun conversation and sake and food was excellent. Joe and his knowledge gave a great insight into waygu and sake.”
Tokyo’s Skytree-area Wagyu and sake pairing dinner at EMC: small-group cuts of beef, seasonal flavors, and guided sake matching in 2 hours.
“Delightful experience. A thoughtful and delicous menu. Each dish and sake pairing was wonderfully explained and plated. Loved it.”
Pray at Tsukiji Hongwanji, snack-walk Tsukiji Outer Market, then do unlimited sommelier-led sake tastings with kids-friendly options.
“We had an excellent experience both tasting lots of different foods at the market, as well as learning about sake and tasting many different types. Sally and Yuki were lovely, welcoming and knowledgeable, would recommend!”
Learn ramen broth, chashu, and hand-formed nigiri in small-group Tokyo, plus three sake pairings, a recipe booklet, and chopsticks.
“Our cooking class with Sato, Haruko, and Risa was absolutely wonderful. The small group made the experience feel intimate and genuinely warm. They shared so much, not just recipes, but pieces of their culture, their personal stories, and little gestures that made the whole moment feel truly human. It was one of those rare experiences…”
A cozy small-group Tokyo class to make ramen and sushi from scratch, with optional gyoza and unlimited sake pairing plus recipes to take home.
“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.”
Tokyo Wagyu and sake pairing tour: all-you-can-eat grilled Wagyu, 20+ sake choices, guide translation, Ginza night walk, dessert.
“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”
Tokyo night cooking class: shop, cook 5 local izakaya dishes, eat your creations, and enjoy 3 sake or soft drinks in a small group.
“Super host & guide, fun and easy recipes to reproduce at home, had a great time! Fuji was great to explain every step and the food and drinks were very good!”
Tsukiji private salon offers unlimited sake flights of 50–60 pours with an English sommelier, snacks, and temperature tastings.
“Great experience, very informative and interesting. Friendly atmosphere with wonderful people, highly recommend if you are interested in sake. Haven’t known there are so many different kinds and flavors, so if you tried only some low grade in a bar or from supermarket then it’s worth giving it another shot.”
Shop at a Tokyo supermarket, learn sushi and miso dishes, taste 4 sake varieties, then eat lunch and explore Asakusa. Small group, 4 hours.
“Awesome! We really enjoyed our cooking class! Our instructor Mahori was kind, friendly and knowledgeable! She made the class enjoyable for both adults and my young son! She did not rush the instruction, everyone was included and able to participate! The food turned out very good!”
3-hour small-group Tsukiji market tour with sushi lunch and a sake comparison plus temple and shrine stops in Tokyo.
“We showed up at the correct meeting spot and nobody was there. It was later in the day we were notified of cancellation.Knocked,”
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