Sake Pairing Workshop with Japanese Food in Shinjuku
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
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Explore the delightful world of sake in a hands-on workshop that combines tasting with traditional Japanese cuisine. Guided by a bilingual expert, you'll grasp the nuances of sake tasting, from aroma appreciation to temperature effects on flavor. Savor a carefully curated meal featuring chicken nanban, miso butter dishes, and rich sea urchin croquettes, each paired with four distinctive sakes. With an all-you-can-drink selection of 20 sakes alongside beer and soft drinks, indulge your palate at your own pace. This interactive experience not only deepens your understanding of sake but also enriches your culinary journey through Japan's vibrant food culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
・Sake Fundamentals: Transform into a pro taster before dining. Master the essential "Kanpai" etiquette and learn how temperature shifts—warm versus cold—dramatically alter the flavor profile of the rice. ・Savory Pairings: Dive into a guided flight matching crisp sakes with tangy Chicken Nanban and rich brews with Miso-Butter dishes. Your guide explains the "why," helping you detect how specific sakes enhance the food. ・Creamy & Sweet (30m): Savor the texture of soft Nigori sake paired with Sea Urchin Cream Croquettes. Conclude with a crispy Fried Vanilla Taiyaki matched with a sweet sake for a perfect culinary finale. ・Unlimited Access: Enjoy full access to an All-You-Can-Drink menu of 20 sakes. Explore various brands, beers, or highballs at your own pace while learning to read Japanese labels for future travels. [Note] Includes Course Dinner (Chicken Nanban, Croquettes, Taiyaki, etc.) and All-You-Can-Drink Plan with a 4-sake flight.
Sample Menu
main
chicken nanban with a tangy sweet sauce
main
a savory miso-and-butter dish
starter
a rich sea urchin cream croquette
starter
and a vegetable set served with three kinds of miso
dessert
finish with crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside fried vanilla taiyaki
Options
Sake Pairing Workshop with Japanese Food in Shinjuku
What‘s Included
Sake tasting / Special course meal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
H7974UFstephent,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great intimate experience with our guide! Fun conversation and good food pairings in a locals restaurant.
Informative and fun experience
jessicatF1231RT,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour expert Mao was very energetic and engaging. She took us for a walk around Shinjuku prior to our food and sake pairing start and we got to know each other. She explained how the pairing would go and what to expect. She was very knowledgeable and personable, making the experience very fun and engaging. We highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Tokyo and hope you get Mao as your guide!
Best Tour
B574WGernestoc,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kosei and Maruno, I could not have had better tour guides! Most incredible experience in tokyo, I highly recommend
Tokyo on fire 💯💯🔥🔥
Roam13337682703,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour I’ve ever taken in my life.
Great tour.
carlospK4171YU,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maruno is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!! She’s incredible.
Epic!
382becka,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Teddy and Maruno were the absolute best!!! We did it the night we landed in Tokyo and loved it. Would absolutely recommend.
Sake Tour Review
nicolasgW8067CE,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience. Got to explore shinjuku before having an incredible dinner with the full sake experience. Very fun group with our guides and would 100% repeat
Fantastic!
donnyl161,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! Guide was very helpful. Thank you so much.would recommend
Worth it for sure.
Adventure42750056390,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was so much fun and educational while drinking. Great combo.
Great experience!
Fearless26031795045,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anika was very knowledgeable in all sakes and was great company! Food was delicious and came out quick. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Shinjuku!
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