2 Sake Tasting Worldwide Worth the Day

1.Historic Kanda Sake Tasting at Tokyo’s Oldest Shop (1596)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $38Our pick

Meet an English-speaking local guide at Kanda Station for a short walk through Kanda’s drinking district, then visit Toshimaya Rita-Shop, founded in 1596. Taste about seven small pours, learn how sake differs, browse the shop, and get nearby izakaya recommendations. Guides such as Fumino-san also share Tokyo tips.

“excellente visite ! j'ai terminé mon voyage avec la dégustation de saké, des explications claires un anglais excellent un beau moment partagé”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Private sake pairing@ancient underground

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $152Top rated

Meet at 7 pm in Asakusa for a private 90-minute sake pairing. You’ll taste at least five kinds of sake with a meal, learn how flavor and food work together, and enjoy the unusual setting of Japan’s oldest underground street, operating for more than 70 years.

“We enjoyed a lovely afternoon exploring Asakusa and learning about sake. The guide was patient and knowledgeable, making the experience enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their familiarity with sake.”

Check availability →Read our full review