Japan · SAKE TOURS WITH DINNER
A proper sit-down with a pour matched to every course, rather than a crawl with snacks. These 4 are compared on course count, what the sake actually is and whether the price includes the pairing.
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 three hours in Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district, comparing a small brewery with Gekkeikan’s large operation. You’ll sample several sakes, eat a seasonal yakitori lunch, visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, and walk through the old neighborhood with an English-speaking guide.
“Tour guide was nice, and the food and sake were good. However, the tour guide seemed to rely to heavily on her laminated sheets to convey the brewing process and history. Some of the concepts did not seem to translate well for heRead more”
Travel from Shinjuku in a group of up to eight for a full day around Mount Fuji. You’ll visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, Oishi Park, Saiko village, and Misaka Pass, eat hoto noodles, sample local sake, and soak at Hottarakashi Onsen. Guides such as Keiko-san, Yayoi-san, and Ramesh have led past departures.
“Beautiful day and time with this tour. We had great Mount Fuji views and tour. Better than a bus tour would be for sure. I would like to clarify that you cannot rent a yukata as the place that is visited is reserved for ahead only. This was also tolRead more”
Explore Ito Brewery’s historic wooden buildings with an English-speaking guide, taste Shikishima sake, then enjoy a seasonal pairing lunch at Nijimi. A mocktail pairing is available, and the visit ends at Kamekuchi, where you can buy sake and souvenirs. Groups are limited to eight.
“The Sake Tour and Pairing Lunch was an amazing experience! It began with a cold sake tasting, followed by an interesting tour of the historic brewery. The friendly staff made the visit even more enjoyable. After the tour, we enjoyed a delicious meal at their restaurant, with perfectly paired sake and a yummy dessert. Highly recommend this tour!”
Pick a brewing town, a tasting counter or a night on the izakaya circuit.
