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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.

“This was the best part of our trip! Jimmy was amazing! We got to try places we wouldn’t never have found without him. The tour was so interesting and I learned so much about Kyoto. The food was yummy and the sake tasting was so fun. Couldn’t recommend it enough. 10/10 jimmy was so helpful,…”

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.

“It was amazing. Our tour guide was A+!! That experience was unmatched. Lunch was delicious. Seeing the monkeys has always been a dream of mine and this exceeded my expectations.”

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

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

★ 5.0

Learn sake basics at the historic Gekkeikan Okura Museum, then taste 10 sakes with otsumami pairings and label tips in Kyoto.

“We are now Sake fans! Everything about this tour was great! We learned so much. Who would of thought the sake making process to be so fascinating. We really enjoyed the sake samples and food pairing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We totally recommend this tour.”

917 reviewsFrom $84.89by 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.

“It was very fun. Matt, our tour guide, was great. Perfect person to have a Sake with as he truly enjoys a good Sake. His historical knowledge of the area and of the process behind the brewing was impressive. Be prepared to enjoy a good amount of Sake!”

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

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

★ 5.0

Kyoto’s Fushimi sake workshop in 90 minutes: 7 tastings with food pairings, led by a certified sommelier, plus a cheat sheet.

“Highly informative tour, Maya is very enthusiastic and patient, has a lot of knowledge about the subject. All the types of sake we tried were delicious and unique. I learned a lot and highly recommend this tour.”

297 reviewsFrom $68.31by Add Stories Co.,Ltd.

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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.

“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.”

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.

“Max from Ninja Food Tours was INCREDIBLE! He is so passionate and knowledgeable about sake and also incredibly personable and entertaining. My husband and I had the best time learning about the history of sake and tasting a few of Max’s favorites. If you book this tour, youMUST request Max for a truly incredible and…”

271 reviewsFrom $72.29by Ninja Food Tours

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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

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

★ 5.0

Tokyo sake omakase with multilingual sommeliers. Seven Japan-exclusive sakes, unlimited refills, and snack pairings in a Showa-era room.

“10/10 Experience - MUST TRY. These guys are phenomenal and so is the tasting. I’ve learned so much. This is one of the best tours I’ve ever done..”

239 reviewsFrom $79.52by Sake Studio - Sake Tastings by Multilingual Sommeliers

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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.

“The tea ceremony was beautiful and meditative. Such an incredible cultural experience that was definitely the highlight of our trip. The sake tasting afterwards was really great as well. We did the kimonos as well which I highly recommend! We loved that it was a private experience where you could relax, enjoy, and ask any…”

163 reviewsFrom $99by KyotoSamuraiHouse

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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

15.KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included)

★ 5.0

Walk Kobe’s Nada Gogo with an English guide, visit historic breweries and museums, and taste unfiltered and seasonal sake styles.

“We had an amazing time doing the sake tour! We learned so much about sake and got to try so many different types. Our guide Hiro was so knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in doing a sake tour.”

154 reviewsFrom $109.01by Kampai Sake Tours

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