Tokyo Sake Tasting Experience in Shibuya with Snack Pairing

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1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Boost your knowledge of sake with an expert-led session
Enjoy multiple sake tastings with 50+ bottles to choose from
Special opportunity to try rare regional sakes
Sake Tasting Tips to help you choose your preferred sake

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Guided tasting of 3 distinctly different sake styles —from dry to sweet and fruity ,and all-you-can-drink from 50+ regional labels
Snacks

For Sake Tasting With Snacks Pairing option: Two snacks designed to pair perfectly with sake
Sake Tasting Tips to help you choose your preferred sake
Introduction to the essentials of Japanese sake and brewing culture
A knowledegeable english-speaking sake expert as your guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

29-7 Udagawachō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Please come to the meeting point 5 minutes before the start time. Your guide will be waiting in front of the Y'MEZ Building holding a sign that says “Japan Wonder Travel.” The location is a 5–10 minute walk from Shibuya Station. The bar is on the 2nd floor of this building.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Shibuya Crossing

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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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Reviews

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Michelle_M, Sep 2026

It was very interesting learning about Sake but the venue was highly inadequate with a very steep staircase. Tom had good knowledge. They forgot to bring the pairing snacks out until reminded

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you very much for joining our sake tasting tour. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with the quality of our guide. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the delay in serving the snacks and for the inconvenience this caused. Although the venue usually provides them on time, the staff were particularly busy during your visit. Nevertheless, we understand that every guest should receive prompt and attentive service. We have already shared your feedback with the venue staff and will work closely with them to ensure a smoother experience in the future. Thank

Tokyo Sake tasting with Snack pairing

riyaz, Aug 2026

Whether you are completely new to sake or already know your preferences, this sake tasting and snack pairing experience in Shibuya is an absolute gem. Engaging & Accessible Masterclass: The host broke down everything from rice polishing ratios (Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo) to temperature differences and how to read sake bottle labels. It was informative, fun, and gave us the confidence to order sake properly at any izakaya across Japan. Exceptional Range of Flavors: We sampled a diverse flight spanning crisp and dry, rich and umami-forward, to floral, aromatic, and fruity varieties. Being able to taste them side-by-side really highlighted the subtle nuances across different regions of Japan. Thoughtful Snack Pairings: The curated otsumami (traditional bar bites) took the tasting to another level. Seeing how distinct flavor profiles in the sake interacted with salt, richness, and umami in the food was a fantastic culinary experience. Cozy & Welcoming Vibe: Tucked away just minutes from the hustle of Shibuya Crossing, the venue provided an intimate, relaxed escape from the crowds. It’s the perfect pre-dinner activity and one of the best ways to understand Japan’s national drink. Cannot recommend this experience enough!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

We profoundly appreciate your exceptionally detailed and heartwarming feedback on your recent sake tasting and snack pairing experience in Shibuya. It is genuinely rewarding to learn that this experience was an absolute gem for you, regardless of your prior familiarity with sake! The profoundly engaging and comprehensible session, where the host meticulously elucidated every aspect from rice polishing ratios to temperature differences and bottle label interpretation, clearly proved insightful, enjoyable, and instilled a profound assurance in ordering sake across Japan. You unequivocally savored the superb diversity of tastes, discovering a varied selection spanning crisp, dry, rich, umami-forward, floral, aromatic, and fruity varieties. The ability to sample them side-by-side evidently underscored the delicate distinctions across different regions. The meticulously curated culinary accompaniments clearly elevated the appreciation of the flavors, creating a superb gastronomic journey as you observed how distinct sake profiles interacted with the salt, richness, and umami in the food. The amiable and tranquil ambiance, conveniently nestled just moments from the vibrancy of Shibuya Crossing, provided a personal, serene refuge from the crowds. It is wonderful that it served as an ideal prelude to your evening meal and one of the finest methods to comprehend Japan's cherished national beverage. Your fervent and unreserved recommendation truly resonates with us. Your outstanding comments will certainly be shared with the host and our team; they will be absolutely thrilled to know the profound impact they had on your cherished day. We are deeply appreciative of you taking the time to share your perceptive insights. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable culinary adventure on your next visit to Japan.

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Cierra_D, May 2026

It was amazing! Kazan’s was great she explained the making of sake and all the tastings here excellent.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Kazan is passionate about sharing the stories behind sake, and we're glad her explanations made the tastings even more enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon for another sake adventure. Kanpai!

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