13 Sake Tastings in Tokyo Sorted by Hour and Price

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

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

At HAUS Tsukishima, Sato, Ryushi, Alex, Taka, Kaori, and their team guide you through sushi making, ramen broth, and sake pairing in about three hours. You get hands-on instruction, a meal made with the class, cooking tips for home, and a small-group setting capped at eight people.

“Taking the "Ramen Cooking Tokyo" class was truly unforgettable. I’d struggled before to learn sushi at home with YouTube videos, always ending up frustrated and confused, but this class changed that completely. From the start, Sato Read more”

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

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

Meet a sake sommelier in Nishishinjuku for a two-hour lesson on brewing, labels, styles, and food pairings. You will sample at least six varieties, often nine or ten, with snacks in a group capped at eight. Guides may include Max, Joe, Tadashi, Megan, Andrea, or Hawaii Joe.

“This was a great experience, sampling and learning about sake! Make sure to eat beforehand, we got to tast 10 different types of sake! We were also taught about how sake was made. Along with sake, we were provided some delicious snacks. I would definitely do this again!”

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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, certified sommeliers such as Eric, Aaron, Frank, and Phillip guide a six-person tasting through seven Japan-exclusive sakes. Over two hours, you compare rice styles, temperatures, infusions, and drinking vessels with small bites at four themed courses.

“If you want to know why you like the sake you already like, this is the education you need. It is so fun!”

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4.Tasting All Types of Sake with Sommelier

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

Meet sommelier Aki at 4 p.m. near Shinjuku San-chome for a friendly introduction to sake, then walk to a small bar beside Louis Vuitton Shinjuku. Over about 90 minutes, taste six to seven styles, including sparkling, sweet, dry, hot, pasteurized, and unpasteurized sake. Aki explains production, labels, serving methods, and food pairings in English.

“Aki is amazing and so knowledgeable. We sampled many different sakes. As a sake lover, it was so fun to try varieties that are not available in the United States due to difficulty shipping unpasteurized sake. I loved the sake bar and enjoyed Read more”

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

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

Meet at Ushinobi Shinjuku at 6 pm for a three-hour wagyu and sake dinner hosted by guides such as Joe, Chi, Andrea, or Miyuki. Learn how wagyu is graded, taste several preparations from tongue to sirloin and hotpot, and pair each course with sake, including aged, nigori, unpasteurized, and original sake cocktails.

“Excellent experience with English guide of wagyu and sake. It was nice learning about what we were eating and the company was superb.”

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6.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

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

In a small English-language class near Tsukishima Station, Sato, Haruko, Risa, Alex, or another instructor guides you through ramen broth, chashu pork, and nigiri sushi. You will cook, taste three selected sakes, learn food traditions, and take home recipes and chopsticks. The three-hour session suits beginners, couples, families, and curious eaters.

“It was awesome the hosts are super kind❤️ and it was so good!!!!! My favourite activity in japan so far:)”

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7.Tsukiji: Unlimited Sake Tasting Experience

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

Meet an English-speaking sake sommelier at a private salon in Tsukiji for a guided tasting of bottles from breweries across Japan. You can sample around 20 or more of the 50 to 60 available sakes, compare serving temperatures, and pair pours with cheese and rice crackers. Hosts may include Mako, Yuki, Kyoko, or another Sake Lovers Inc expert.

“I loved it. Second time going here and it was even better. To all sake lovers out there, make it a part of your vacation plan.”

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8.Tokyo: 7 Kinds of Sake Tasting with Japanese Food Pairings

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

Meet your English-speaking sake instructor near Tokyo Tower for seven pours ranging from sparkling and savory to sweet dessert sake. Tanaka-san and Taka-san have hosted warm, personal sessions with useful explanations of brewing, serving, and food pairing. Expect Japanese and Western bites, a small group of up to 10, and a basement cooking-school setting.

“Learned a lot about the making of sake. There were 7 tastings with bites to pair.”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kanda Station for a small-group walk through Kanda’s drinking district, then visit Toshimaya Rita-Shop, founded in 1596. You’ll learn how sake is made, taste seven small pours, browse the shop, and get nearby izakaya recommendations. Guides such as Fumino-san also share practical Tokyo tips.

“Fumino-San was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, with beautiful English and a very friendly manner. She knew so much about the sake and also provided me with other local recommendations. A great little educational experience, with amazing sakes too. OSHII - thank you Fumino-San!”

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10.Casual Japanese sake tasting and snack experience, Kabukicho

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

Meet near Kabukicho Central Road for a casual tasting of eight Japanese drinks, including chilled and warm sake, a sake cocktail, and sweet amazake. Your English or Japanese host, sometimes Mai, guides you through simple comparisons with traditional snacks. The small group is limited to six, making this a friendly choice for first-time sake drinkers.

“Très belle découverte ! Explication simple et progressive des différents saké accompagné de quelques amuses-bouches. La guide était très gentille et a su répondre à nos questions et converser. Nous avons acheté un verre ( cher mais c’est un beau souvenir) je recommande ! ((autres: La rue par là où je suis arrivée était spéciale et m’a un peu fait peur…))”

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11.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, including Mr. Kusuda on some departures, leads you through a hands-on unagi meal. You’ll watch a master chef prepare live eel, taste shirayaki and unajū, grate fresh wasabi, and optionally pair three Saitama sake selections. The small group is capped at eight and lasts about 2.5 hours.

“It was an interactive, step by step demonstration of how Unagi is prepared and served. We got to hold the live unagi before it was grilled and grated our own wasabi! Then we watched the Chef, who had 40 years of experience grilling unaRead more”

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12.Sake & Food Pairing with Sake Professional

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

Spend 150 minutes at Ushinobi Sake Bar in Shinjuku with an English-speaking sake professional. Taste five styles from across Japan, pair them with Japanese snacks, build your own tasting chart, and get Tokyo tips from local sake lovers. Guides may include Tadashi, Joe, Max, or Andrea.

“Really friendly and knowledgeable session. We were the only people on the day, so ended up getting a personalised session. Some great sake and introduction to what to look for and consider when selecting it. Highly recommended experience.”

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13.Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3h 30m · from $180

Spend 210 minutes with an English-speaking local guide, tasting more than 20 sakes from Nara, enjoying all-you-can-eat A5 Wagyu teppanyaki with two drinks, walking through Ginza, and ending with dessert or a drink. Guides Kazu and Ken have been especially praised for their friendly, personal style.

“Best guide ever!!! Food, drinks, and experience was amazing”

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