Top Tokyo Wine, Beer & Spirits

Shinjuku is known for its amazing nightlife, and this tour is the perfect way to discover it. Swap language barriers for a hassle-free tour with a guide to take you to local izakayas that you’d likely miss otherwise. Along the way, taste authentic street food and 2 included drinks to save you the hassle of stopping to pay.

Discover one of Tokyo's busiest and most exciting districts, Shibuya, on this exciting small-group food tour. Your guide takes you away from the tourist crowds to discover hidden gems where locals eat. Feast on 13 traditional Japanese dishes at three different eateries around the district. Sample dishes such as sushi, yakiniku, udon, karaage, and more. Learn more about Japanese culture while making new friends.

This is the ideal pick for first-time visitors to Tokyo. Avoid the tourist traps and benefit from having a guide to take you to secret places that locals love in Ueno. Visit exciting local haunts that you likely wouldn’t find alone such as a standing bar, and a tavern, where you can try local specialties such as sashimi, skewered meat, and grilled fish, as well as Japanese alcoholic drinks.

Seeking out the well-concealed back-alley bars of Tokyo's Shinjuku district is notoriously tricky for outsiders. Take the guesswork out of your trip on this guided tour that takes you barhopping to Izakaya bars in two different alleyways in Shinjuku with a small group. Experience the backstreets of Tokyo and authentic street food and drinks (included) while your guide shares insights into local culture in this atmospheric part of the city.

Don’t get lost or confused navigating your way from Narita Airport to enormous Tokyo city. With this private transfer service you’ll be picked up at the arrivals area of the airport and taken directly to your hotel, anywhere in the city. Your driver will even wait for up to 90 minutes in case of flight delays.

Experience authentic Tokyo nightlife with a local guide on a small-group bar crawl in the central city. Tokyo has such a huge range of nightlife options that it can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, especially if you don’t speak Japanese. Start in the atmospheric, lantern-lined lanes of Omoide Yokocho before heading to neon-lit Kabukicho. Get exclusive access to a hidden izakaya in Golden Gai that doesn’t allow general visitors.

Discover Your Palate: A Hands-on Guide to Mastering Sake Selection Stop guessing and start choosing. This 120-minute session teaches you the "logic" of sake through personal discovery. You’ll gain the practical skills to navigate any menu and identify the exact styles you love. Why Choose WASAKE? Practical Skills for the Real World Learn to decode labels and flavor profiles. We empower you with the confidence to order the perfect bottle at any restaurant or shop long after your visit. Your Personal Sake Library Explore 50+ premium labels, from icons like Dassai to rare local gems. You’ll hand-pick 7 of your 10 tastings, applying your new knowledge in real-time. Learn by Doing This is a flexible workshop, not a rigid lecture. Under expert guidance, you’ll build a personal "taste map" and master the art of selection through active exploration.

The Shinjuku Golden Gai district in Tokyo is packed with tiny bars that can be tough to navigate on your own. This bar crawl takes you to several hidden bars you wouldn’t discover on your own, each with its own authentic Japanese charm. Try drinks including sake and cocktails as your guide shares local insights.

Break up a day of sightseeing with this small-group sake tasting tour in Tokyo. Sip, swirl, and sample over 30 different bottles of sake, as you deepen your understanding of this popular Japanese rice wine with an expert guide. Learn about manufacturing processes, production areas, and flavors as you swap tasting notes with fellow travelers. Plus, each tasting comes with a curated selection of appetizers to refresh your palate.

Get more out of your time in Shibuya by learning about Japan’s national drink—sake. Instead of just drinking it in a bar, this interactive experience educates you on the different types of sake—from crisp and dry to light and fruity. During the tasting, an expert also reveals more about how sake is brewed, the different flavor profiles, and how to recognize a premium sake.

Savor authentic Tokyo food on this "izakaya" tour of Sangenjaya, a vibrant neighborhood that’s away from the city tourist trail. You’ll tour the Japanese pubs, known as izakaya, where after-work drinkers and friends go to socialize over local snacks and beer. Giving you an insight into Tokyo culture, the experience is perfect for those looking for a taste of local life with delicious and traditional Japanese food and drinks.

Escape central Tokyo’s crowds by train with a former conductor and visit distinctive craft beer taprooms in non-touristy Western Tokyo. The “passenger” on this journey is you. The journey begins at Shinjuku Station. Ride the JR Chuo Line Green Car with Samurai Guide Sho, who served as a conductor on the line for 22 years. Watching the view change into everyday life along the railway is part of the journey. When the train doors open, another side of Tokyo appears. Local beer flows from taps, and each taproom has its own character. This is not simply a beer crawl. We travel west along the JR Chuo Line, connecting neighborhoods and taprooms into one journey. Changing streets, taproom atmospheres, conversations with locals, and each glass form one story. Along the way, pick up local food, bring it into the taprooms, and pair it with beer brewed in Western Tokyo. No beer expertise is needed. What matters is slowly enjoying the atmosphere and time of each place with a local beer.

Shinjuku is the center of Tokyo’s entertainment district, and it’s the place to go for a night out with food and drinks. Spend your evening like a local on this private tour, where you’ll eat favorite foods like okonomiyaki, yakitori, and more. Experience real Tokyo nightlife as you try different kinds of sake, play arcade games, and visit Japanese photo booths. The tour comes with photos to capture your evening.

Skip the tourist traps and experience the Tokyo nightlife just like a local. This small-group experience takes you on a tour of the Shinjuku district's many *izakayas*, informal Japanese watering holes. Enjoy a range of classic Japanese dishes at several different izakayas in Golden Gai and Shinjuku, accompanied by drinks, and experience Shinjuku at its most atmospheric: after dark.

Discover Tokyo with a private guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital, and saves you hours of research. Navigate the city's complex subway system (or upgrade to a private car) with your guide as you visit famous sites including theTsukiji fish market, Asakusa, and the Meiji Shrine. Learn about Japanese youth and pop culture in Harajuku, and enjoy a private tour customizable to suit your interests.

Sake is a Japanese alcoholic drink that’s also known as rice wine. It can be tricky as an outsider to know which type of sake to order, so eliminate language barriers, and boost your sake knowledge by having a tasting session with a sake sommelier in Tokyo. Try 6–7 types of sake with detailed explanations of the best way to drink them, and the best foods to go with them.

Tokyo’s food scene bursts with fragrance and flavor, but knowing where to find the best bites when you don’t speak Japanese can be a challenge. This food tour shows you that there’s much more to Japanese cuisine than sushi and takes you to authentic foodie hot spots that locals love.

Master the Logic of Sake with a Certified Sommelier: A Practical Tasting Class to Navigate Any Menu with Confidence. Go beyond simple tasting and gain a lifelong skill. Led by a certified sommelier, this session is a structured educational journey designed to demystify sake. You will move from a curious beginner to a confident enthusiast by understanding the craft, the labels, and your own palate. Expert-Led Education We teach you the "why" behind the flavors. Learn to decode rice polishing ratios and brewing styles so you can identify and order the bottles you love at any restaurant worldwide. Interactive Learning with 50+ Labels Apply your knowledge immediately. Explore our "library" of 50+ premium sakes—from icons like Dassai to hidden local gems—and hand-pick varieties to test your senses. Personalized Insights Enjoy a flexible, conversational environment where you can ask deep questions and refine your palate under expert guidance.

Demystify Japanese customs and learn where the locals like to eat and drink in Ueno with this small-group, half-day, guided food and culture tour, with your choice of morning, afternoon, or evening departures. There’s no need to worry about language barriers as a guide translates everything for you, and along the way, you can check off different Japanese “izakayas”, while enjoying food and drink specialties.

Enjoy a night out in Tokyo without the risk of getting lost or missing the best bits. This evening izakaya and pub crawl in Shibuya will introduce you to Tokyo’s nightlife culture. You’ll visit local hangouts that you might not find independently. Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, this tour gives you the chance to meet new people while learning more about what makes Tokyo tick.

Discover the intimate food spots in Tokyo that tourists usually miss with this small-group guided food tour. Led by a local foodie guide, you can learn about Japanese “izakayas”—where locals love to go after work. Along the way, taste 7 to 10 Japanese dishes, as well as three drinks, including sake.

Join a premium sake-tasting experience in central Tokyo, where sommeliers guide you through a curated selection of seven exclusive sakes with unlimited refills over 4 courses, each paired with gourmet bites. Each course is themed to amplify the enjoyment of sake while making it easy to learn about the beverage. This intimate session delves into the art of sake, exploring its diverse flavors and brewing techniques in a luxurious tasting room.

First, we will give a brief explanation to our guests. This is a course where you can eat various parts of Wagyu beef. You can also enjoy ingredients unique to Japan and seasonal alcoholic beverages. Each of the 7 dishes will be paired with sake. Course content changes depending on the season. If you are interested in Japanese sake or want to try Wagyu beef, please come and enjoy dinner with us. It can also be reserved for groups. Reservations can be made by one person, so please feel free to contact us.