Japan · DINING EXPERIENCES
The 3 best sake dining experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
At Ushinobi Sake Bar in Shinjuku, you’ll spend 150 minutes tasting wagyu in several preparations, sampling paired sake, and learning how Japan’s beef and rice wine vary by region. The English-speaking host may include Chizuru or Joe, with groups capped at eight people.
“A nice course to learn about Wagyu and sake whilst eating and drinking them!”
Spend five hours in Saijo with a private guide, visiting Mitate Shrine and three sake breweries. Taste local sake, see a working production site, make a label with brewery spring water, and finish with Setouchi dishes and bishu-nabe at France-ya.
“I had a wonderful time exploring Saijo's sake culture with friendly and knowledgeable local guides.”
Join guide Ryoma at 6:30 pm for a private evening in Osaki and Togoshi Ginza. Visit Togoshi Hachiman Shrine, then settle into a local izakaya for Japanese sake, handmade dishes, photos, and an all-you-can-eat dinner with drinks included. The group is limited to three people.
“We were looking for a place to have dinner in the Osaki station area. Apparently, this area is an office district, so it was difficult for us to find an easy restaurant for our first visit. So we booked a table at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) about Read more”
Pick a brewing town, a tasting counter or a night on the izakaya circuit.
