Sake "Omakase" in Osaka : Guided Tasting by a Active Sake brewer

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Osaka, Japan

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Sample Menu

Main

3 Types of Sake with Distinct Flavors （45ml×3glasses）

Experience the diverse taste spectrum of Japanese sake through three varieties that differ completely in style, region, and brewing method.

Main

2 Types Made with Different Rice Varieties（45ml×2glasses）

Discover how the flavor changes depending on the sake rice used, even when the brewing process remains the same.

Main

2 Temperature Variations of the Same Sake（45ml×2glasses）

Experience unique warm-sake culture by tasting the same sake served at different temperatures, and feel how heat transforms its aroma and flavor.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Sake
Snacks

3 Seasonal Japanese Pairing Dishes

Tips
Public transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Japanese Sake Pairing Bar Potan
Japan, 553-0003 Osaka, Fukushima Ward, Fukushima, 2-chōme−7−２４ NANEI福島ビル4F
Access 3 min walk from ・JR Tozai Line – Shin-Fukushima Station ・Hanshin Line – Fukushima Station Landmark: On the 1st floor, there is a restaurant with "many red lanterns" — that’s the building! Meeting Point: Please take the elevator to the 4th floor.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sevita_X

Wonderful experience! Highly recommended! Yuki is an active sake brewer and incredibly knowledgeable. He explains everything from how sake is made to its flavors and regional differences in a clear and engaging way. The staffs are super helpful too! Every sake we tried was unique, and the experience really showed how deep and fascinating sake can be. Love every side dish it provided! Tofu dessert is the most impressive!

Reviews

5.0

based on 29 reviews

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It was a 10/10 experience...

Omari_B, Jun 2026

It was a 10/10 experience that was incredibly thought throught. It was really interesting hearing a breakdown of the making process for sake. All the different sake we tasted were also very delicious. Our guide was made the experience even better by being very kind and easy to talk to. Highly recommend this experience

Yuki was an incredible...

Keenan_M, May 2026

Yuki was an incredible guide to the world of Sake. The sake was amazing, we definitely don’t get sake like this back in the states!

Japanese sake tasting discovery experience.

Geoffroy_M, May 2026

Whether you know little or nothing about Japanese sake, it's an experience worth having. The setting is friendly and discovering good products is done in a relaxed atmosphere.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review — this is Yuki! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the experience of discovering sake. One of my goals is to create a space where anyone — whether completely new to sake or already a fan — can feel comfortable exploring it at their own pace. Sake can seem complex at first, but I believe it becomes much more enjoyable when experienced in a friendly and welcoming environment. Thank you again for spending time with us in Osaka. I hope your sake journey continues long after your trip. Kanpai! 🍶Yuki

What a wonderful...

Julien_C, Apr 2026

What a wonderful experience! Yuki was a fantastic host, speaks great English, and demonstrates his knowledge of the sake craft with grace and laughter. We drank delicious sake, had a few tasty bites, and left with a much better working knowledge of sake. Price was quite reasonable for a HEALTHY amount of sake, matching snacks, and Yuki’s knowledge. The bar space is gorgeous, designed and purpose-built by Yuki and his father.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review — this is Yuki! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the sake, the food, and the overall experience. Sharing the world of sake through conversation, laughter, and discovery is exactly what I hope guests can take away from their time here. I especially appreciate your kind words about the space itself. Designing and building this bar together with my father was a very personal journey for us, so hearing that the atmosphere left such an impression means a great deal to me. And yes… perhaps the amount of sake was a little “generous” 😄 But I’m glad you left with both happy memories and a deeper understanding of sake. Thank you again for spending your time with us in Osaka. I hope we can share another glass together someday. Kanpai! 🍶 Yuki

If you are looking for a...

Jonathan_O, Mar 2026

If you are looking for a sake tasting that is not only fun but also very informative, this is a must do with Yuki. We were fortunate enough to learn from him and get to taste some amazing sake in the confines of a beautiful tasting room. His knowledge and passion are truly something else. Thank you again!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful Review — this is Yuki:) I’m truly grateful that you found the experience both fun and informative. That balance is exactly what I aim to create, so hearing this means a lot to me. I'm happy to you guys from Mexico🇲🇽 It was a pleasure sharing the world of sake with you in our tasting space, and I’m really happy that both the sake and the atmosphere left a strong impression. Your kind words about my passion and knowledge are incredibly encouraging. Thank you again for spending your time with us. I hope to welcome you back someday for another sake journey:) Kanpai! 🍶

Yuki-san is very...

Hunter_S, Feb 2026

Yuki-san is very knowledgeable and a wonderful host. Very fun to talk to in a distinct restaurant dripping with atmosphere. His sakes on offer were top notch and help a beginner like myself start into appreciating it. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words — this is Yuki! haha I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and had fun exploring sake together. It’s always a joy to introduce newcomers to the world of sake, and I’m happy to hear the lineup helped you start your journey into appreciation. You’re always welcome back anytime — whether you’re still exploring or already hooked! Kanpai and hope to see you again soon! 🍶

Surprisingly authentic sake culture experience

Sevita_X, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for visiting Sake Potan and for your wonderful review. We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a great experience and that you felt it was worth recommending. Thank you as well for your kind words about the explanations — being able to share how sake is made, how it differs by region, and how its flavors develop is something we really enjoy. We’re also grateful for your mention of our staff. Creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere is very important to us. It’s great to hear that each sake felt unique and that the tasting helped show how deep and fascinating sake can be. And we’re especially happy that you enjoyed the side dishes — the tofu dessert is a favorite of ours too! Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable sake journey. Sake Potan Yuki

An unforgettable sake experience in Japan!!

Heath_R, Jan 2026

This experience was truly one of the highlights of my time in Japan. Yuki, the owner and host, guided us through the world of sake in a way that was engaging, easy to understand, and full of personality. His English was great, and his explanations felt especially authentic because he is still actively involved in sake brewing. Through the tasting, I learned how dramatically sake can differ in flavor, and how even changing the serving temperature can completely transform the taste of the same sake. More than just a tasting, this experience offered a deeper understanding of sake and Japanese culture- the whole reason for my visit to Japan! Yuki make sure that everything was thoughtfully curated, and I left with a new appreciation for how complex and fascinating sake truly is. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Japan — whether you’re new to sake or already a fan.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review and for choosing our sake experience during your time in Japan. To hear that this experience was one of the highlights of your trip truly means a great deal to me. I’m very glad that the way we explored sake together felt engaging, approachable, and personal. Thank you as well for your kind words about the explanations and the tasting itself. Being able to share how sake changes through different flavors and temperatures — and how even the same sake can transform completely — is one of the aspects I enjoy most, especially as someone who is still actively involved in brewing. I’m especially grateful to hear that the experience helped deepen your understanding of sake and Japanese culture. If it contributed in any way to the reason you came to Japan — to connect more deeply with its culture — then I couldn’t ask for more. Everything we serve is carefully curated with intention, and I’m happy to know that came through. Thank you again for your strong recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back someday for another discovery together. Sake Potan Yuki

A rare chance to learn sake from a real brewer, and not just a guide.

Wil_S, Jan 2026

Yuki, the host, isn’t just a sake bar owner, he’s also an active sake brewer with real brewery experience. His explanations were super clear and easy to follow, even for someone like me who’s not very familiar about sake. The tasting taught me about flavor differences, how temperature changes affect it, and the philosophy behind sake. It honestly made me think how sake is way more interesting than I thought. He also answered every question thoughtfully, and the experience went beyond tasting, it also gave great insight into Japanese regions, culture, and the stories behind them. Yuki was such a cool and friendly host. Thank you! I’d definitely come back and bring friends next time. Kanpai! 🍶

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for joining the experience and for sharing such a thoughtful and generous review. I’m truly happy to hear that the explanations felt clear and approachable, especially if sake was not something you were very familiar with at first. If the tasting helped you realize how deep and interesting sake can be, that means everything to me. Being able to explore flavor differences, temperature changes, and the philosophy behind sake together — and to go beyond tasting into the stories of Japanese regions and culture — is exactly what I hope each guest takes away from the experience. Thank you as well for your kind words about the atmosphere and the conversations. Answering questions and sharing curiosity is one of the best parts of hosting these tastings. It was a real pleasure meeting you, and I’d be honored to welcome you back again — next time with your friends. Until then, Kanpai! 🍶 Sake Potan Yuki

Educational, friendly, and tasty experience

Pascale_D, Nov 2025

I found this offer after looking a few times at different Sake tastings in Osaka and was super happy with the experience. My colleague and I had done a tasting the day before, but we weren't able to really learn about Sake at that time. Yuki is very knowledgeable about the brewing process and proudly shared based on the questions we asked throughout the experience. The sake we tasted was across the spectrum of styles and also even temperature so we could understand how heat impacts the drink. The space where he hosted us was beautiful and seemed authentically Japanese which is a big plus. I would highly recommend this experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi, Pascale. Thank you very much for choosing our sake tasting experience and for sharing such a thoughtful review:) We’re truly happy to hear that, after comparing several sake tastings in Osaka, you felt satisfied with the experience here. Being able to really learn about sake — not just taste it — is exactly what we aim to offer. Thank you for your kind words about the explanations as well. I’m glad the questions you asked throughout the tasting helped shape the experience, as we believe sake becomes much more interesting when curiosity leads the way. Exploring a wide spectrum of styles, as well as tasting sake at different temperatures, is a great way to understand how dramatically heat can change its character, so it’s wonderful to hear that this part was meaningful for you. We’re also very happy that you enjoyed the space and felt it was authentically Japanese. Creating an environment where guests can connect not only with sake, but also with Japanese culture, is something we value deeply. Thank you again for your strong recommendation. We hope to welcome you back in the future — perhaps to discover even more sides of sake together. Owner Yuki

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