Sake Tasting Lesson with Sommelier in Tokyo

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Learn about Japanese sake from a sake sommelier with ample international experience

Discover the intricacies of sake, how it’s made, its historical and cultural significance in Japan, and the varieties that exist during an informational workshop

Enjoy tasting up to 10 kinds of sake from more than 50 brands from across Japan, and find your new favorite flavor notes and types

Easy to access location near Asakusa Station

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tasting Lesson about Japanese sake led by a sake sommelier

Tasting of up to 10 cups of sake

Personal purchases

Additional tastings beyond the number of cups of tasting provided by default

What To Expect

Hide, your host is an English-speaking sake sommelier who uses his extensive experience living abroad to share his passion for the sake of the world. With contagious enthusiasm, he will show you what makes sake so special, how to differentiate between varieties, and how to find the best variety to suit your tastebuds. You'll start with a 30-minute workshop led by Hide on all things sake. Learn about how it's made, its many varieties, and its impact on Japanese culture. What are the unique processes of making sake? What kind of rituals and ceremonies feature sake? Find the answers to all your pressing questions from Hide. Next, enjoy tasting up to 10 varieties of sake from across Japan. Guided by Hide, you can choose from over 50 varieties, from dry to sweet, cloudy to sharp, sparkling or still. Your host will support you in finding your new favorite and even purchase a bottle to take home if you'd like. Discover the drink that captivates a nation in this approachable, beginner-friendly sake workshop and tasting led by an expert in the field.

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Sake Tasting Lesson with Sommelier in Tokyo

Reviews

4.95

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

An excellent sake tasting with a very knowledgeable sake sommelier.
jb44804,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our sake tasting was one of the best things we did whilst staying in Tokyo. So interesting to learn about the history of sake, how it is made and then a fantastic tasting of approx 10 different sakes. The team were really knowledgeable and helpful. Would do this tasting if you are interested in sake.
Sake History & Tasting
Norman F,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a wonderful experience from the owner who had a presentation to understand sake’s history and show how sake is made. His English was excellent as he attended MBA school in USA. He described the different characteristics of sake with 10 tastings. It was so good that I purchased 2 bottles. I highly recommend for sake lovers.
S8539EJcherylc,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! This was amazing! So informative and so interesting to learn about sake. Thoroughly enjoyed the pacing and the generous pours of ten different sake. What a pleasure to meet Hide who clearly has a passion for sake and teaching about its connection to Japanese culture. Highly recommend this experience!!!
Amazing Sake Education
836ciane,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience Hide is a great guide to world of Sake, we got sample a wide variety of Sakes but also learning about how they are produced and the associated history and mythology,
Fantastic!
katiegoodman1,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hide was so nice and knowledgeable!! I learned so much trying so many sakes. And his English was perfect so it was very easy to understand each other. So glad I came!
Sake basic at good value !!!
Tammy L,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good range of sake to select from. Value for money. Good host - Bo whom will share his sake knowledge with good service 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Sake!! Woooohoooo!!
Trek46624682344,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely amazing time tasting the wide range of sake!! Great service too!! A must try!! Don’t leave without drinking C10!!!
Great
osm2017,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic. The information provided was great. Very instructional. Would really recommend this event!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A must visit
thomasoG7754VR,
May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Visiting Tokyo with a group of friends for the first time and we did a private tasting and it was phenomenal. This is where you should go if you want to learn about sake this is where you should go. Thank you Hide and Bo
Just go!
DayTrip566772,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved it! This place was amazing, the sake was unique and all so different! I would recommend trying as many as you can and exploring all of the unique flavors available here.