Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Hosted by the historic Kahoku Sake Brewery, offering an authentic brewery-led sake experience
Learn to taste sake using a dedicated tasting sheet—a delicious and educational journey
Explore terroir-focused pairings with regional specialties from Daigo Town
A hands-on sake kasu (sake lees) experience features a naturally sweet amazake liqueur, highlighting the Japanese spirit of using every part of the rice with gratitude and no waste
More than just a pairing: participants receive a Sake Terroir Certificate and a premium souvenir
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This guided sake experience explores Japanese sake through the concept of terroir in the heart of Tokyo. Hosted by historic Kahoku Sake Brewery, it is engaging and accessible, even for first-time sake drinkers. Guests start with a tasting of four sake styles, learning to identify sweetness, acidity, and aromatic versus rich profiles using an interactive tasting sheet. Next, they discover how Daigo’s climate, water, rice, and koji culture shape Kahoku Brewery’s sake, paired with regional specialties such as Daigo’s brand chicken (Shamo), dried sweet potatoes, and sashimi-style konjac. A hands-on sake lees experience follows, featuring a naturally sweet dessert sake made with amazake liqueur, a traditional fermented rice drink. It highlights the Japanese philosophy of sake-making, where every part of the rice is used with gratitude leaving nothing wasted. The program concludes with a casual completion ceremony, where participants receive a Sake Terroir Certificate, take commemorative photos, and enjoy a premium souvenir. More than just a tasting, this experience offers a relaxed and educational journey into the craftsmanship, culture, and regional identity of Japanese sake.
What‘s Included
Premium Souvenir
Admission fee
Alcoholic Beverages
Sake Terroir Certificate
Photos
Your own transportation fee (depending on where you are staying at)
Chaser water
The purchase of sake bottles
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Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Sake experience
Jennifer D,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful sake tasting experience. Very informative, convenient to Ginza, and thorough explanation of Sake history and culture from a local sake 140 year old, family owned business.
Great sake experience
Sondre N,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed this sake tasting in a historic brewery. The tasting chart made it easy (and fun) to understand the differences between the sakes, and the local food pairings were a nice bonus. Yaya was a great host, super friendly, easy to understand, and her English is very good. The certificate and souvenirs were a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend.
Amazing Sake Tour!
Alexis W,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was amazing from start to finish. Tasting incredible sake in a historic brewery made it feel truly special! Alongside learning how to analyze the flavors, it was also fascinating to learn about the history and cultural significance of sake. The experience included four kinds of sake to taste. Upon completion of the class, I received a Casual Sake Master Class Certificate and lovely souvenirs, including an ochoko and tokkuri, such a perfect way to end the experience!
Much more than just drinking sake
Yusuke Y,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved learning that sake in Japan isn’t just a drink, but something sacred and deeply cultural. The sake from Kahoku Brewery was amazing, and meeting the brewer, Mr. Saito, made the experience even more special. Thank you for the wonderful souvenir too! Highly recommended for anyone interested in authentic Nihonshu!
I Misunderstood Good Sake
Micheal B,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I realized I had misunderstood what “good sake” really meant. I always thought the best sake was sweet and fruity—but that was a misconception, and a little embarrassing to admit. This class helped me discover that I actually prefer sake with lower alcohol, gentle acidity on the palate, and a smooth, rounded finish. It sent me on a personal journey to find my perfect sake. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in understanding sake on a deeper level.
Best Sake tour!
daniel s,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my first sake tasting tour, and the experience completely changed how I taste and think about sake. Yaya is an amazing guide who makes sake easy and fun to understand. The tasting chart was fun and easy to follow, and the certificate and ochoko were great souvenirs. This was one of the best experiences I had, and I would highly recommend this tour!
Amazing Sake, Amazing Class, Amazing Town
Andy C,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Both sake and class were incredible. If I hadn’t joined this experience, I would never known the Daigo Town is home to such amazing sake and food. Next time, I definitely want to join their brewery tour. The souvenir we received was also adorable - I’ll use it every time I drink sake and remember this class.
Hosted by a historic sake...
sachin G,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hosted by a historic sake brewary, which is pretty rare, so I decided to join and I'm really glad I did. We learned about the brewer's philosophy, the sake making process, and the cultural meaning of sake in Japan. The tasting was great, I bought my favorite bottle, and can't wait to use the ochoko and tokkuri we received. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic sake experience
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