Japanese Whisky Hunting《HIGH-QUALITY-ONLY》Rare Tasting Class
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Tokyo, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Japan’s whisky scene has been steadily growing over the past few years, which unfortunately means it can be tricky to know which establishments to check out if you’re hoping to discover this unique beverage. Thankfully, this small-group Japanese whisky tasting experience lets you sample a wide range of different varieties while learning more about the beverage’s storied history.
- Small-group activity: Lots of chances to ask your host questions
- Pair each drink with some local sweet treats
- You’ll come away with a surprise souvenir
- Your host is happy to help you capture photos to remember the experience
Sample Menu
Main
About 10 types of different Whisky collected from all over Japan!
We might changes depending on the professional market at the time to picking up best our stock.
Dessert
Some sweets for your drinks!
Japanese snacks & small Japanese desert for you can enjoy Japanese whisky.
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesAround 10 types of Japanese whiskey collected from all over Japan! (We might changes depending on the professional market at the time to picking up best our stock.)
- BrunchJapanese snacks & small Japanese desert for you can enjoy Japanese whisky.
- Hidden souvenirs!! (I wish you enjoy Japanese food even after returning to your country)
- Bottled waterFree soft drink (for your chaser)
- Photos during the tour.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Yoyogi-Uehara Station3 Chome-8 Nishihara, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan
On the day of the event, we will meet at the entrance of Starbucks coffee in Yoyogi Uehara station :) *We are located middle of Tokyo, so very easy to arriving from both central stations in Tokyo! *4 minutes from Shinjuku Station. *10 minutes from Shibuya Station.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- You will receive a confirmation email at the time of booking.
- Most people can participate.
- This tour / activity can accommodate up to 6 people.
- There is no need to pay for meals and drinks to the guide.
- Please note that there may be other participants.
- *We want our guests to explain Japanese whiskey in depth on the tour and enjoy various types while chilling, so this tour will be held in a small group (up to 4 people). Therefore, Please understand that it is often sold out.
- *We can offer babysitting services during you're joining the tour for extra fee for guests traveling with children, so please feel free to contact us by messsage. Our team member include licensed babysitters who have worked abroad and group home for children. Our babysitting service is not only to take care of the children, but also to allow the children to enjoy traditional Japanese culture while parents enjoy the tour for their precious free time!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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
Paul_M
This experience was the highlight of our trip! Shugo was AMAZING and made us feel really welcomed. He was genuinely excited to do the tasting with us and was super knowledgeable. Pour after pour, the order of the whiskeys was very thoughtful and the snacks he offered paired really well with each glass. We were relieved to find that the whiskeys we tried were exclusively sold in Japan which was really important to us in this experience. We had such good whiskeys and even better conversation that we could have easily stayed the whole night. Shugo even helped us with recommendations for the rest of our trip! He is truly a lifelong connection and we are so thankful he hosted our experience. Our only regret is that we forgot to ask for a group photo at the end. Many thanks to Shugo and Omoide team! HIGHLY recommend this tasting.
Reviews
5.0
based on 28 reviews
Sheryl_B, Feb 2026
A most excellent experience.
It was a great way to celebrate my husband's birthday. Dan was a phenomenal teacher in terms of explaining the process of whiskey, the different kinds and where they are from. In addition, we got to try 10 great whiskey that you wouldn't normally find back in the states. And as it was my husband's birthday, he added an additional one from Kieran that was quite amazing as well. All the whiskeys were excellent and it was really hard to choose a favorite, but we will definitely make sure to get one before we leave for the states. I wrote a lot of notes during the tasting, which will help us pick the right one.
I highly recommend Dan to anyone whether they are a newbie about whiskeys or a seasoned drinker like us willing to learn and try other less common types of Japanese whiskey. All will certainly find a favorite after this tasting experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello my friend Sheryl! 🥃✨
Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review. I’m truly honored you chose this tasting to celebrate your husband’s birthday — that made the experience even more special for me as well. I’m so glad you enjoyed learning about the different styles of Japanese whisky, where they come from, and how they’re made. Watching you both take notes and carefully compare flavors was fantastic — that’s exactly how to find your perfect bottle! I’m especially happy the birthday surprise dram was a hit 😉 I really appreciate your recommendation and hope you’ll enjoy your chosen bottle back home while remembering your time in Japan.
From Dan
Charles_B, Feb 2026
We learned a lot about Japanese whiskeys, the history of it. And where it is today and experienced over ten different whiskeys, we're the very knowledgeable leader.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello my friend! 🥃✨
I’m really happy you enjoyed diving into the history and evolution of Japanese whisky — it’s a fascinating journey.
Tasting so many different bottles together made it even more special. I hope you left with a deeper appreciation (and maybe a new favorite!).
Shirley_Y, Jan 2026
Dan showed us and let us sample a wide range of Japanese whiskeys so it was quite informative. We found a couple of new favorites and will definitely look for them when we get back home
Response from Host, Jan 2026
I’m so happy you enjoyed exploring so many Japanese whiskies and even found a couple of new favorites! I hope you’ll spot them again back home and remember our tasting time here in Tokyo. Let’s raise a glass together again someday. See you next time!
From Dan
Ben_T, Jan 2026
Easy to get to location. Guide Yukata was prompt and helpful. He provided a very good demonstration of Japanese whisky history and current brands. Recommend trying this tour if you are interested in tasting Japanese whisky. Enjoy the whisky and conversation!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello my friends😊
Thank you very much for joining my Japanese whisky tasting tour and for your kind review. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed learning about Japanese whisky history and brands, and that you liked both the whisky and the conversation. I truly hope you had a memorable experience in Japan 🥃✨
From Yukata
Paul_M, Dec 2025
This experience was the highlight of our trip! Shugo was AMAZING and made us feel really welcomed. He was genuinely excited to do the tasting with us and was super knowledgeable. Pour after pour, the order of the whiskeys was very thoughtful and the snacks he offered paired really well with each glass. We were relieved to find that the whiskeys we tried were exclusively sold in Japan which was really important to us in this experience. We had such good whiskeys and even better conversation that we could have easily stayed the whole night. Shugo even helped us with recommendations for the rest of our trip! He is truly a lifelong connection and we are so thankful he hosted our experience. Our only regret is that we forgot to ask for a group photo at the end. Many thanks to Shugo and Omoide team! HIGHLY recommend this tasting.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello my friend Paul!!
Thank you so much for your incredible review and for joining our Japanese whisky tasting — it truly means a lot 🥃✨
I’m so happy to hear that the experience became a highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed both the whiskies and the conversation 😄
Sharing Japan-exclusive whiskies, thoughtful pairings, and a great evening together was an absolute pleasure 🍻
I really hope our paths cross again someday — until then, Kampai and take care! 🍶
From Shugo
Linda_D, Oct 2025
This was an amazing activity. Dan, our guide, met us as planned, and educated us about history and current status of Japanese whiskeys. Whiskeys for the tasting were not pre-selected - instead the selection evolved from our assessments of the whiskeys we tasted. Definitely high quality, and whiskeys we would not know about. Dan truly served as a guide through the tasting. We also learned a bit more about Tokyo. This experience was a highlight of our trip, and we give it our highest recommendation.it would be impossible to taste all of the whiskeys in one visit. We will book it again on our next trip and also book their sake tasting!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello my friend Linda! 🌟
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and for joining the whisky tasting experience. I’m really glad you enjoyed the variety of Japanese whiskies and learned more about their history and culture. 🍶 It was such a pleasure to share this with you and to hear your thoughts during the tasting. I hope the memories stay with you for a long time, and I’d be delighted to welcome you back for another whisky or sake adventure in the future! 🥂
From Dan
Jenny_L, Jul 2025
Such a fun evening with a kind and generous host! Dan was a great guide and helped us discover some new favourites. We left feeling merry in more ways than one!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello my friend Jenny!!
Thank you so much for joining the whisky tasting night and for your kind words 🥃✨
It was a joy guiding you through some of Japan’s finest selections. I’m really glad we found a few new favorites together—and left a little merry too 😉
Hope your next glass of Japanese whisky brings back memories of Tokyo!
From Dan
Tony_L, Jun 2025
Hayato provided a combined self exploration and directed guidance through different whiskeys available in Japan while sharing historical facts about the different whiskeys we tried.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hello my friend Tony!!
Thank you very much for joining our Japanese whisky tasting tour.
I truly appreciate your kind words. It was my pleasure to guide you through the world of Japanese whisky and share some of the stories behind each bottle. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the balance between exploration and guidance.
I hope your journey through Japanese flavors continues long after your trip. Looking forward to welcoming you again in the future.
From Hayato
neha_k, May 2025
It was wonderful experience. Dan was really amazing and had very good knowledge of Japanese whiskey.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello! Thank you for your lovely review of our Japanese Whisky Hunting experience with Dan! We're so glad you found it wonderful and that Dan was really amazing and had very good knowledge of Japanese whiskey!
Nicholas_M, Apr 2025
An enjoyable sampling of many types of Japanese whiskey. Our host, Shugo, catered the drinks towards our taste preferences and we had a fun evening chatting about Japanese culture. It's a very relaxed environment and the host makes an effort to provide a great experience. There were plenty of samples of high quality whiskey so you definitely receive good value for money and we left feeling very satisfied.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello! Thank you for your excellent review of our Japanese Whisky Hunting experience with Shugo! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the sampling of many types of Japanese whiskey and that Shugo catered the drinks to your preferences. It's wonderful that you had a fun evening chatting about Japanese culture in a relaxed environment and felt you received great value. We're so glad you left feeling satisfied!
Ivanna_V, Apr 2025
My husband and I did this experience a day after we arrived in Japan. We loved it and recommend it to anyone who enjoys Japanese whisky. Our whisky guide was Shugo who was very nice and knowledgeable. He did a good job catering to our taste along with the other groups taste. We really enjoyed most of the whisky provided and would do this again.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It's fantastic to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the Japanese Whisky Hunting experience so much, especially right after arriving in Japan! We're delighted that you found Shugo nice and knowledgeable and that he did a great job catering to everyone's tastes. We're so happy you enjoyed most of the whiskies and would do it again – we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Bradley_S, Apr 2025
We had an amazing time. Dan is the man!!! We had more than we expected and had a great time from first to last whisky. At the end, Dan gave great recommendations for dinner. The whisky was amazing!!! Best I’ve tasted in my entire life. Next time we come to Tokyo (we will come back). We will book this whisky tasting again as well as anything else they offer (Sake and Bar Hoping)
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Wow, thank you so much for your incredible 5-star review and for calling our whisky tasting a "Tokyo MUST"! We are absolutely thrilled to hear you had an amazing time with Dan and that it exceeded your expectations. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the whisky so much, considering it the best you've ever tasted! We're also delighted that Dan's dinner recommendations were helpful. We're so happy you plan to book this again on your next trip to Tokyo, as well as our Sake and Bar Hopping experiences – we look forward to welcoming you back!
Philippe_D, Oct 2025
Great: very good manager very friendly, very good whisky connoisseur
pretty setting and some exceptional whisky
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello my friend!!! 🥃
Thank you so much for joining the whisky tasting! I’m really glad you enjoyed the whiskies and the atmosphere. Hope to share another great dram with you next time! 🍻
From Dan
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