15 Tokyo Sake Tastings to Book Now

1.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79Our pick

At a Tsukuda cooking studio in Tokyo, an English-speaking instructor guides a group of up to eight through sushi making, ramen broth preparation, and a sake pairing. The three-hour class includes ingredients, drinks, and the meal you make. Instructors named by past participants include Sato and Ryushi.

“This was fantastic! Highlight of our whole trip and done in a comfortable environment with easy to follow steps and even a fun quiz about the history and facts of sushi and ramen. Loved the whole thing, and the food was DELISH!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $72

Spend two hours in Shinjuku with a sake sommelier, tasting more than six styles alongside paired snacks. Learn the basics of brewing, labels, flavor and food matching, then make a tasting chart and get practical tips for ordering or buying sake. Classes are capped at eight, and guides have included Max, Joe, Tadashi and Megan.

“Andrea was such a lovely host! We had a great time, and once total we got to try 9 different sakes. Thank you so much!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $79

At Sake Studio in central Tokyo, native English-speaking sommeliers lead a two-hour tasting of seven Japan-exclusive sakes, served with unlimited refills across four themed courses and paired small bites. Expect comparisons of rice, serving temperatures, herbs and spices, and drinking vessels, all around a reclaimed Showa-era wood table.

“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.”

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4.Tasting All Types of Sake with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $62

Meet sommelier Aki at 4 pm in Shinjuku for a 90-minute introduction to sake. Taste six or seven styles, including sparkling and unpasteurized varieties, and learn how to read labels, match sake with food, and order with more confidence. The small-group session also touches on Shinjuku nightlife and Golden Gai.

“Very informative and fun sake tasting. Our host was extremely knowledgeable and we got to try a great variety of sake. He answered all questions, was engaging and very funny. Good times!”

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5.Wagyu & Sake Pairing in Shinjuku – Steak, Shabu-Shabu & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $148

At Ushinobi Shinjuku, join a small group of up to eight for a three-hour wagyu dinner paired course by course with Japanese sake. Your host explains beef grades, sake styles, and regional differences as you try dishes such as tongue, sirloin, hotpot, and udon. Hosts have included Chi, Tadashi, Joe, Andrea, and Miyuki; the person leading your evening may vary.

“This was so much fun. The beef and sake pairings were perfect. Bring your appetite cause it’s a lot of food and it’s so delicious”

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6.Tokyo Wagyu & Sake Pairing Tasting Experience with Local Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $151

At Enjoy Meat Club near Tokyo Skytree, you’ll sit down to a two-hour, omakase-style Wagyu dinner paired with Japanese sake. Expect several cuts and preparations, seasonal ingredients, and explanations from the chef and host, including Mike when he is leading. The menu changes with the season. Craft juice is available instead of alcohol, and gluten-free requests need 24 hours’ notice.

“So wonderful! A hidden gem, this tiny restaurant event is offered in the back of the small hotel bar. You’d never know it existed! Mouth-watering Wagyu dishes and excellent Sake. So fun! Very intimate!”

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7.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

In Tsukishima, an English-speaking instructor guides you through nigiri sushi, ramen broth, and chashu pork in a three-hour small-group class. Expect practical cooking tips, stories about Japanese food culture, a recipe booklet, and a tasting of three sakes selected by a certified sommelier. Classes are limited to eight, with instructors including Sato, Haruko, and Risa.

“This Tokyo ramen and sushi class was a truly wonderful experience! The instructor made learning to prepare excellent sushi and cook ramen broth very accessible. We really enjoyed the hands-on experience, and the delicious meal we created was the perfect finish. I absolutely recommend this class for a great mix of culture and amazing food!”

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8.Tsukiji: Outer Market Walking Tour & Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet your English- or Japanese-speaking guide at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for a lesson in local prayer etiquette and a guided walk through the Outer Market. You can buy market food as you go, then settle in at a nearby sake salon to sample unlimited pours from a changing selection of 50 to 60 kinds. Past guides have included Kumi, Kyoko, Sarah, Sally, and Yuki.

“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!”

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9.Tsukiji: Unlimited Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54

At Sake Lovers Inc in Tsukiji, an English-speaking sake sommelier guides you through a broad selection from breweries around Japan. Expect stories about the bottles and brewing, small snacks, and comparisons at different serving temperatures. The salon has offered 50 to 60 kinds, though a session may include around 20 to 30 pours. Hosts have included Mako, Yuki, and Kyoko.

“The guide Mako was very friendly and knowledgeable about Sake. Great experience overall.”

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10.7 Kinds of Sake Tasting with Japanese Food Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 1h 15m · from $106

In Minato City, an English-speaking, nationally accredited sake instructor leads a 75-minute tasting of seven styles, from sparkling to dessert sake, with seven Japanese and Western food pairings. The small group meets across from Tokyo Tower, then gathers in a teaching kitchen. Past hosts have included Tanaka-san and Taka-san.

“Tanaka-san and Taka-san were fantastic. Very enjoyable time. One improvement is to update the room number in your information.”

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11.Mount Fuji, Cruise and Sake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 36 reviews · from $120

Leave Shinjuku for a 10-hour guided trip through the Mount Fuji area. You’ll ride a swan-shaped sightseeing boat on Lake Yamanaka, visit the mountain’s 5th Station at 2,300 meters, stop at Oishi Park, and tour Ide Sake Brewery with a tasting. The guide speaks English or Chinese. Lunch is not included, and Fuji views depend on the weather.

“This was a lovely experience. Everything was taken care of, so we could just sit back and relax. The hostess was very nice, her English was very easy to understand. She also knew a lot of little extras, so while other tourists missed out on things or walked past things, our guide would stop us and point to something interesting. The caves were both small, but very interesting and the climb was fun. The cable cart ride was enjoyable, out guide asked the staff if we could take the next ride so we'd be the first to pick a place. The local udon was delicious and super filling. The view…”

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12.Historic Kanda Sake Tasting at Tokyo’s Oldest Shop (1596)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Meet an English-speaking local guide at Kanda Station for a walk through the area and a tasting at Toshimaya Rita-Shop, founded in 1596. You’ll sample about six kinds of sake in small pours, learn how they differ, and hear where to find more sake and izakayas nearby. A guide named Fumino-San has led the tour.

“excellente visite ! j'ai terminé mon voyage avec la dégustation de saké, des explications claires un anglais excellent un beau moment partagé”

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13.Casual Japanese sake tasting and snack experience, Kabukicho

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Join a small-group sake tasting near Shinjuku Station, led in English or Japanese. Compare eight selected sake varieties, try traditional snack pairings, and finish with sweet amazake. The tasting is designed for beginners as well as sake fans, and may include cold, hot, and cocktail-style drinks.

“It was a nice variation of Sake's, cold, hot, "cocktail" and Mai was really friendly and welcoming.”

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14.Kawagoe Japanese Food Tour : Unagi Kaiseki and Sake near Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $181

At 5 pm in Kawagoe, an English-speaking guide introduces you to unagi, or Japanese eel, while a chef with more than 40 years of experience demonstrates its preparation. You can handle a live eel, grate fresh wasabi, and enjoy an appetizer, shirayaki, and unajū. A three-sake pairing is available for an extra fee.

“A wonderful experience where I got to not only experience the incredible flavours of high quality eel but also learn about the rich history of the food itself and why it’s famous in the local area. With everything that’s included it’s completely worRead more”

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15.Sake & Food Pairing with Sake Professional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Spend 150 minutes at Ushinobi Sake Bar in Shinjuku tasting five sakes from across Japan with a small group and an English-speaking sake professional. You’ll pair them with Japanese snacks, learn about the breweries, and make your own tasting chart. Hosts have included Tadashi, Joe, Max, and Andrea. Snacks are not a meal, so eat beforehand.

“Max was a great host and very knowledgeable about sake. As others have said, eat before you go! There was plenty to drink 😄”

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