Top Asia Sake Tasting

Gain a better understanding of sake during this tour that explores the Fushimi Sake District of Kyoto. Visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, one of the largest sake breweries in Fushimi, and end your visit with a sake-tasting session. Not only will your guide be able to explain the basics of sake and introduce you to new kinds you may have never tried, but your tastings will also be paired with Japanese snacks that enhance the tasting experience. 

This is the ideal pick for first-time visitors to Tokyo. Avoid the tourist traps and benefit from having a guide to take you to secret places that locals love in Ueno. Visit exciting local haunts that you likely wouldn’t find alone such as a standing bar, and a tavern. Learn about the type of food and drinks locals eat and get the chance to try delicious ramen.

See two of the top attractions near Nagano on this full-day excursion. Explore the tranquil grounds of Zenko-ji, a lovely religious site known for its historic Buddhist statue. Enjoy a sake tasting and lunch before heading down a beautiful forest trail to the home of the snow monkeys, a group of local macaques known for their willingness to live in the snow and bathe in the local hot spring.

Sake is a Japanese alcoholic drink that’s also known as rice wine. It can be tricky as an outsider to know which type of sake to order, and what the difference is between terms such as “junmai” and “junmai ginjo”. Eliminate language barriers, and boost your sake knowledge by having a tasting session with a sake sommelier in Tokyo. Try three types of sake with detailed explanations of the best way to drink them, and tasty snacks included.

Get a deeper experience of Kyoto food culture than would be possible on your own by joining this guided tour. Stroll through the districts of Gion and Pontocho, stopping in to small bars and restaurants to sample traditional drinks and food, as you explore.

When visiting Osaka, it can be challenging to discover where the locals go to eat and drink. Join some Osaka residents for a night out, and come home feeling like you’ve made new friends. Your personable guides navigate a small group of eight or fewer to the izakayas and backstreet bars of Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Amemura, where you sample local food and drink throughout the evening.

If you’re interested in learning how sake is made, this is the tour for you. A guide meets you at the station and take you to the brewery, so you won’t have to worry about getting lost. Visit the historic Tenryo Sake Brewery, which is one of the oldest sake breweries in Hida region. A sake brewer shows you the step-by-step process of making sake. A highlight is being able to taste different sakes, and conveniently, tastings are included.

Enjoy a night out in Osaka without stressing over where to go with this nightlife tour of the city. With visits to at least three bars and one club included, the crawl showcases the city’s most happening venues and introduces you to like-minded travelers at the same time. Enjoy discounted drinks and free shots, and explore Osaka after dark with a group of up to 50 people, aged mostly between 21 and 38 years old. Drinkers must be at least 20 years old, and ID is required.

Lovers of good food and drink won't want to miss this sake-tasting session with a sake sommelier in Tokyo. Learn about different varieties of the traditional Japanese drink, and the kinds of foods to pair it with. Sample at least six different kinds of sake and snacks that have been chosen especially to complement them. You'll have fun with old friends and new, and come away with new knowledge that you can use later.

Savor authentic Tokyo food on this "izakaya" tour of Sangenjaya, a vibrant neighborhood that’s away from the city tourist trail. You’ll tour the Japanese pubs, known as izakaya, where after-work drinkers and friends go to socialize over local snacks and beer. Giving you an insight into Tokyo culture, the experience is perfect for those looking for a taste of local life with delicious Japanese food that won’t be found on any tourist menus.

Takayama city had 56 brewers more than 300 years ago. Good water and good environment made lot's of Sake brewer. Now there are 7 brewers inside 200m area remain cityside of Takayama. (This density is very rare things in all over the world.) You can see the oldest & biggest sake brewery in our tour. If you need other language guide, please let us know. (e.g. Italian,Spanish,Chinese...) If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. Under Japanese law, alcoholic beverages under the age of 20 are not allowed. Please call us if you want to do our tour within few hours. If it's raining/snowing possible to do this tour.

Language barriers can make it tricky to know what to order when exploring Sapporo, so make life easy and have someone to take care of translating with this food-themed bar-hopping tour. Along the way, try a variety of local treats—such as ramen or a parfait dessert—and get insider tips on favorite spots that locals love.

Sake—traditional rice wine—is Japan’s most famous drink and Kyoto’s Fushimi District is renowned for its sake production, home to over 30 breweries. On this tour, find out how sake is made, discover the many varieties, and learn which sake suits each occasion. Sample seven different sakes, accompanied by tasty Japanese snacks, and leave with a cheat sheet to help you order your favorite sakes while in Japan.

Get a local's perspective on Hiroshima's surprisingly lively nightlife on this bar-hopping tour. Stroll through the streets with a guide and dip in and out of local "izakayas" and other bars and enjoy drinks and conversation.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city on this day trip to Tokyo's oldest brewery and enjoy a relaxing day of sake. ・ Private guided day trip to Tokyo's oldest brewery. ・ Enjoy the fresh air and the stunning scenery of the Tama river valley. ・ Learn about the production methods, varieties and cultural importance of sake. ・ Sample and taste a variety of Sakes. ・ Gourmet Japanese lunch in a traditional riverside eatery. ・ Visit to temple hidden in the forest. ・ The tour is inclusive of all food and drink. ・ Great day out for the discerning drinker.

Don’t let limited time in Sapporo stop you visiting the enchanting harbor town of Otaru, famed for its winding canals and preserved herring mansions. On this private full-day tour, you’ll visit landmarks such as the Music Box Museum and the Kitaichi Glassworks Company, all the while learning about Otaru’s rich industrial heritage. Plus, you’ll visit a sake brewery to enjoy samples of Japan’s national beverage. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Find the best viewpoints on this private tour from Tokyo via minivan. Choose between visiting Mt. Fuji or Hakone and relax as your guide navigates twisting mountain roads with ease en route to sites such as Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Ashi, and Arakurayama Sengen Park. This full-day tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide available in several languages, and the possibility to curate your trip to suit your interests—a privilege only allowed by a private tour.

Enjoy the special opportunity to go behind the scenes at a 17th-century Japanese sake brewery—and finish your excursion with a tutored tasting—on this small-group tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide at the Hagiwara train station, and set off on foot. After a brief tour of the town’s historic architecture and highlights, head to the brewery to learn all about sake production. Then, taste five different sake varieties.

Immerse yourself in Japan's sake culture on this private and personalized tour of Shinjuku. You'll explore Tokyo's exciting nightlife district in the company of a guide who has created an itinerary to suit your tastes. Whether you’d prefer to drink in a lively izakaya or a tiny standing bar, you'll sample various types of sake and discover the different ways to enjoy the drink.

Learn all about the Japanese art of sake making in one of the largest sake-producing areas in the country. In the company of a guide, walk along Sake Brewery Street in Saojo and visit breweries to learn about (and sample) their products.

Discover genuine Japanese sake in Niigata. This private sake-tasting experience offers the chance to learn all about the fundamentals of sake and experience authentic Japanese history, customs, and culture. As you sip sake and enjoy its rich flavors, a Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) will teach you all about the process of making sake and about the deep connection between sake and the Japanese people.

Explore Tokyo’s culinary hot spots local-style on a small-group food and pub tour. Led by a local guide, you’ll experience izakaya (casual small bites) cuisine in up to three local favorites. Sample Japanese specialties such as okonomiyaki (pancakes), sashimi, and yakitori (grilled meat or vegetables), and drink sake, Japan’s national beverage (All at own expense). Plus, you’ll have the choice of exploring the Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Yotsuya districts.

Experience some of Bangkok’s most interesting temples and save yourself the hassle of navigating the city to find them on this small-group tour. Visit Wat Saket, known as the Golden Mount, to see a relic said to be from the Budda himself. Continue to Wat Phra Chetuphon with its huge reclining Buddha statue, before finishing at the picturesque Wat Arun. Places on this shared tour are limited to nine people.

Matsumoto Castle is one of the most famous sights in Matsumoto, and this experience allows you to bypass long ticket lines as admission is included. First, explore the grounds of this impressive castle, then learn about Japan’s signature drink—”sake” at a sake brewery. Later, enjoy a local lunch, Nawate Shopping Street, and finally—round off the tour with a local craft beer.