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15 Best Sake Tasting In Japan

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The 15 most popular sake tasting in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Sake Tasting In Japan

Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings) - Starting in Gion Shirakawa: Easy Meeting, Real Atmosphere

1.Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

Most Popular★ 5.0

Kyoto night food and sake in Gion. Small-group walk through backstreets, 9+ dishes, and 6 sake tastings for a full meal experience.

“We sampled great food that we normally wouldn't have ordered. Also, we are a family of 6 and it may have been hard to find a restaurant to seat all of us at one time. Our guide was very pleasant and she was knowledgeable about the Gion and Pontocho districts as well as the food…”

1,762 reviewsFrom $163.49by MagicalTrip Inc.

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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano - Lunch in Nagano: Warm, Filling, and Timed for the Walk Ahead

2.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★ 5.0

A full-day Nagano mix of Zenko-ji, sake tasting, and Jigokudani snow monkeys, with lunch and winter-ready guidance.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. First off, kudos to Nadine for a very informative and highly professional tour guide. The passage under the temple was a great experience and we would not have experienced it without her guidance. We also enjoyed the lunch at the restaurant. The meal was fantastic and the restaurant itself looked…”

1,020 reviewsFrom $151.88by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings - Price and value: what $84.89 gets you in Kyoto

Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery - Meeting at Saga-Arashiyama Station (and why “north side” matters)

4.Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

★ 4.8

A Kyoto walking tour through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Okochi Sanso garden, Tenryuji Temple, and Iwatayama Monkey Park, with two options.

“Myself and my partner did the tour with Francis and it was amazing! Such a friendly and kind person that also taught us many things about shrine and temple traditions. I would highly recommend to anybody!”

886 reviews5 hoursFrom $87by Japan Tour Adventure

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip - Starting Points and the Real Deal on Travel Time

5.Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★ 4.9

Zenko-ji, local bites, sake tasting, and hot-spring snow monkeys at Jigokudani from Nagano or Hakuba, guided with lunch.

“For us it was worth the money to have a guide and direct shuttle to the snow monkeys. You could get there on your own, but it would be much more of a hassle. We also went by the old temple and a sake brewery, so we felt that we got to experience a series…”

833 reviews8 - 12 hoursFrom $135by Machinovate Japan Ltd.

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing

Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing - Museum Walk: What Actually Shapes a Sake’s Flavor

6.Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing

★ 5.0

Expert-guided Kyoto sake tasting in Fushimi with museum visit, 10+ styles, and food pairing. Learn labels and order confidently.

“Kyoko was an excellent tour guide. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about all things sake, she was a very kind and funny tour guide. Learned so much about sake, its history, and what kind exactly that I would like. Definitely would recommend this tour if you’re interested in sake and its history.”

704 reviews3 hoursFrom $87by Add Stories Co., Ltd

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Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour - Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum: where the story becomes tasting

7.Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

★ 5.0

Kyoto Fushimi sake tasting walking tour with the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum and an 18+ pour lineup, small group, 3 hours.

“Wonderful tour. We learned so much from our guide, Linda, who was also a sake sommelier. That in particular was very special treat, as she has a unique perspective on and deep experience with sake. She was able to answer all of our difficRead more”

623 reviewsFrom $98.82by MagicalTrip Inc.

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1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & Pairings

1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & Pairings - The 90-Minute Format: Short Enough to Stay Fun

Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo - Ramen broth from scratch: what you’ll actually learn

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

★ 5.0

Tokyo sushi and ramen cooking class with sake pairing. Small group up to 8, hands-on sushi and ramen broth, enjoy your meal in 3 hours.

“This was an exceptional experience. Alex and Sato will make you feel very much at home and comfortable. We had a lots of laughs while learning to make sushi and ramen. They choose high quality ingredients to mirror the quality of their class. Highly recommend.”

291 reviewsFrom $79.59by Sushi Making Tokyo Cooking Class in Japan

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

Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro) - Meet your sake sommelier: why the guides matter in Shinjuku

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

★ 5.0

2-hour Shinjuku sake masterclass with 6+ tastings, paired snacks, and pro tips on sake labels and ordering. Small group.

“Had an absolutely awesome afternoon with Joe yesterday. I was the only booking for the day so it was really a private tasting. I didn’t really expect the tasting to go ahead with only one person so was very pleasantly surprised. The communication was also great leading up to tasting. Joe was extremely knowledgeable about…”

271 reviewsFrom $72.29by Ninja Food Tours

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks - Inside the Tasting Room: How the 90 Minutes Usually Flow

11.Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

★ 5.0

Kyoto Insider Sake Experience: 90 minutes with 7 tastings, otsumami pairings, and expert help reading sake bottles so you can order confidently.

“The tour was great! Mayo was very knowledgeable and we feel like we have a much better understanding of sake now. The sake chosen was a good range and there weren’t any I disliked. And they paired well with the snacks (we requested vegetarian snacks and this was easily accommodated). I would definitely recommend if…”

266 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $66by Add Stories Co., Ltd

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Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers - The Showa-Era Room: More Than a Nice Background

Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House - Your After-Tea Choice: Whisk Matcha or Taste Sake and Whisky

13.Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

★ 5.0

Private tea ceremony and matcha in a 300-year samurai home in Kyoto, with optional sake or whisky tasting and kimono-katana photos.

“Excellent experience! The hosts and tea master were very warm and welcoming. They spoke fluent English and were wonderful teachers. They made us feel as if we were part of their family.”

163 reviewsFrom $99by KyotoSamuraiHouse

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Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking - Takoyaki DIY: cooking Osaka street food your way

14.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

★ 5.0

Osaka sake tasting with a hands-on takoyaki cooking lesson, led by a sake sommelier. Small group, 10+ sake types, easy Namba access.

“We had a great time at Momo's cooking class, it was so much fun to make the takoyaki. The sake tasting was excellent, Momo shared lots of her knowledge about sake and how its made. Would highly recommend, thank you Momo!”

156 reviews2 hoursFrom $70by MOMO TO SAKE

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KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)

KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included) - Price and timing: what $109 buys you in the real world

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