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15 The Best Sake Tours In Japan

The pours worth planning a day around.

The 15 sake experiences travellers rate the highest, from Kyoto’s Fushimi breweries to the snow-country kura of Nagano. Brewery visits, guided tastings and izakaya sake nights, gathered in one place.

15 The Best Sake Tours In Japan

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano - Nishimon Yoshinoya sake stop: more than a quick tasting pour
Nagano, Tour Reviews

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

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1.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Visit Zenko-ji Temple, enjoy a guided sake tasting, and hike to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park for wild macaques and onsen views.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was a well planned out amazing tour. The Temple was amazing. The lunch was great the Sake tasing was great but the snow monkeys were the best part. There were so many monkeys everywhere. We will never forget this trip. Our tour guide Brent was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of free time…”

1,020 reviewsFrom $151.88by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings - The tasting room: 10 sakes, your taste map, and real label hints
Kyoto, Tour Reviews

3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

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2.3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

3 hours in Kyoto tasting 10 sakes at Gekkeikan Okura with food pairings and label tips to order with confidence.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! You’re taught about the brewing process and even taught how to read the labels. After this, you are able to try over 10 different types of sake. I really feel like I will be able to order the type of sake I prefer now! Thank you so much Miyuki!”

917 reviewsFrom $84.89by Add Stories Co.,Ltd.

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip - Zenkoji Temple and the Okaidan Passage: quiet reverence with a real sensory moment
Nagano, Tour Reviews

Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing - Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum: Brewing basics that affect flavor
Kyoto, Tour Reviews

Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing

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Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour - Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum: what you learn before your first sip
Kyoto, Tour Reviews

Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

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5.Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

Walk Kyoto’s Fushimi sake lanes with a small guide, visit the Gekkeikan Okura museum, then taste up to 18+ varieties in a bar.

★ 5.0

“Our afternoon spent during the sake tour was rich in history who would know that the Gekkeinan brewery existed since the 1600’s. Our guide was knowledgeable regarding the brewing process and stepped us through the tasting process. We had a wonderful time being sociable and tasting 17 types of sake. Our tour finished with our…”

623 reviewsFrom $98.82by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Düsseldorf: Sushi, Sake & Japanese Lifestyle Tour - Starting on Immermannstraße: Meeting Point and 2-Hour Rhythm
Dusseldorf, Tour Reviews

Düsseldorf: Sushi, Sake & Japanese Lifestyle Tour

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6.Düsseldorf: Sushi, Sake & Japanese Lifestyle Tour

2-hour Düsseldorf Little Tokyo tour: sushi and sake tastings, manga and bookshops, Japanese lifestyle tips on Immermannstraße.

★ 4.6

“Two and half hours of nice-to-knows about the Düsseldorf Japanese community. The guide knew a lot and was above all very enthousiastic. With plenty of attention for us visitors. Last but not least: we tried out several Japanese food specialties!”

539 reviews2 hoursFrom $41by Visit Düsseldorf

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1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & Pairings - Otsumami pairings: the cheat code for enjoying sake later
Kyoto, Tour Reviews

1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & Pairings

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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo - Ramen broth from scratch: you learn the logic, even if you don’t do everything alone
Tokyo, Tour Reviews

Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

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Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro) - Your Two-Hour Sake Lesson: What You Learn (and Why It Matters)
Tokyo, Tour Reviews

Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

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9.Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

Shinjuku sake masterclass with 6+ varieties, paired snacks, and pro-led tips so you can order better sake in Tokyo.

★ 5.0

“Megan was an extremely knowledgeable, friendly and warm hostess that led us through the wonderful experience of tasting and understanding sake. She provided us with very interesting information throughout the event and replied to every question we had. Very enjoyable experience thanks to her!”

271 reviewsFrom $72.29by Ninja Food Tours

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks - The 7-tasting flight that helps you choose sake without stress
Kyoto, Tour Reviews

Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

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Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table - How the Supermarket Lesson Makes You a Better Cook
Tokyo, Tour Reviews

Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table

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11.Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table

Shop at a Tokyo supermarket, learn Japanese knife skills, cook classic dishes, then eat with sake pairings in a small 4-hour class.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! Our tour guide was nice, fun and informative. We chopped at a nearby grocery store and learned a lot about some Japanese veggies and meat. We then proceeded to a private place where we made some fun dishes. My two teenagers really enjoyed it. We ate, learned and had fun. We will go…”

253 reviewsFrom $79.59by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers - Why the Sommeliers Matter More Than the Pour
Tokyo, Tour Reviews

Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

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12.Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

Tokyo sake omakase with 7 Japan-only pours, unlimited refills, and guided tastings by multilingual sommeliers in a Showa-era room.

★ 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.”

239 reviewsFrom $79.52by Sake Studio - Sake Tastings by Multilingual Sommeliers

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Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House - Your Choice After Tea: Sake Shots or Japanese Whisky
Kyoto, Tour Reviews

Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

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Casual Japanese SAKE tasting and snack experience in Kabukicho - The eight-sake flight: how the order helps you taste better
Kabukicho, Tour Reviews

Casual Japanese SAKE tasting and snack experience in Kabukicho

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Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking - Finding MOMO to SAKE (second floor) and what happens first
Osaka, Tour Reviews

Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

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15.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

Osaka Namba takoyaki DIY plus a sake tasting with Momo, a former brewer sommelier. 10+ sakes, small group, 2 hours.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time and learnt a lot about sake - how it’s made, the way it’s graded and by tasting different ones finding out what we like. The Takoyaki cooking was brilliant too and was really delicious! Would recommend this experience 😄”

156 reviews2 hoursFrom $70by MOMO TO SAKE

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