2 Sake Tasting Worth Flying For

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kanda Station and walk through Kanda’s west-side shopping street before visiting Toshimaya Rita-Shop, founded in 1596. You’ll learn how sake is made, taste about six to seven small pours, browse the shop, and get nearby izakaya advice. Fumino-San is one guide praised for clear English and friendly local tips.

“Fumino-San was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, with beautiful English and a very friendly manner. She knew so much about the sake and also provided me with other local recommendations. A great little educational experience, with amazing sakes too. OSHII - thank you Fumino-San!”

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2.Private sake pairing@ancient underground

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

Meet your private guide at 7 pm in Asakusa for a 90-minute sake pairing in Japan’s oldest underground street. Taste at least five kinds of sake with a meal, learn how flavors match Japanese food, and ask questions at your own pace. The experience is adults-only for alcohol service and ends where it begins.

“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.”

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