Top Tokyo Sake Tasting

You’ll explore Shinjuku with one of our friendly hosts, sampling different varieties of Japanese rice wine - better known as sake! Whether you’d prefer a tiny izakaya (traditional Japanese bar, which actually means ‘stay in sake shop’) or a standing bar (a tachinomiya) where only 10 can squeeze in at a time, the choice is yours! Discover the different temperatures, varieties and ways of enjoying sake with your host! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get an inside look into Japan’s ancient, traditional national sport: sumo wrestling. Travelers can find it hard to gain access to the wrestlers’ stables without local help. On this morning training tour you’ll see the athletes practicing, close up. Enjoy this exclusive insight into Japanese culture and history through this fascinating sport.

Explore the best that Tokyo has to offer on a full-day private sightseeing tour. Choose from a set itinerary or customize your own with your English-speaking driver to see the locations of the most interest to you. Visit key landmarks like Sensoji Temple, the Skytree building, the Shibuya crossing and more as you listen to commentary about the history and culture of the city.

Take a deep dive into the world of Japanese seafood during this tour of the outer Tsukiji Fish Market. Rub shoulders with Michelin-starred chefs as they shop for ingredients at this sprawling, 80-year-old market for all things aquatic. Investigate the various stalls selling fish, shellfish, and everything in between, and sample Japanese favorites such as sushi, fresh Tuna, and sake. A local guide and all food on the tour are included.

This half-day tour is an ideal choice for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid the hassle of navigating by having a private guide to take you around the city. A perk of the tour is that you won’t waste time going to sights that don’t interest you, as the route can be customized. A sample itinerary may include Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Shibuya Crossing, Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Imperial Palace, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

This private is customizable to suit your interests and needs: choose from a selection of recommended sights to create your ideal itinerary. Learn about Japanese royalty at the Imperial Palace, take a peaceful stroll at Shinjuku Gyoen, be amazed by the bustle at Shibuya Crossing, and much more. Get to know Tokyo one neighborhood at a time on this tour that’s ideal for first-time or repeat visitors to the city.

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.

This is the perfect tour for travelers interested in finding great drinking spots in Tokyo. Put down the guidebook, and enjoy getting top local tips on hidden gem drinking holes that you wouldn’t find alone. Enjoy a hassle-free evening with multiple alcoholic beverages and nine local dishes included. Try a great variety of drinks including sake, craft beer, cocktails, and whisky on this exciting tour.

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.

Explore the izakaya bars of the Ueno, Shinbashi or Ikebukuro districts of Tokyo with an expert local guide. Your 2-hour tour takes you into popular local spots that most visitors never see. Delve into the heart of Japan’s izakaya — a casual bar that serves up small plates of delicious Japanese fare (think tapas). Your guide translates the menus and helps you to choose a range of tasty food and drinks at three different venues. Don’t miss this chance to experience local culture and food traditions firsthand.

There are many bar-hopping areas in Tokyo for example, Shinjuku, Shibuya and so on. But actually, so many tourists visit and the restaurants are touristy places. In Asagaya, few foreigners are there, and shop owners and locals are very friendly. Even for Japanese people, it's very fun to do bar hopping at Asagaya. Let's have a fun time together and be a local!

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.

Akabane, a residential neighborhood in Northern Tokyo, is a popular evening destination for locals. Let your English-speaking guide walk you through the retro charm of its narrow alleys, glowing with red paper lanterns, as you eat and drink your way through 3 traditional izakayas. Enjoy the nightlife in a relaxed way as you try at least 10 Japanese delicacies and 3 drinks like sake, shochu and hoppy.

Language barriers can make traveling around Japan a challenging experience for a first-time visitor. This lesson is the perfect antidote for foreign visitors who don’t speak Japanese. Learn essential communications skills, such as how to order at restaurants, how to ask where something is, and lots of useful phrases for the trip. No need to worry about being stuck in a classroom—the tour goes to a local jazz cafe, and a standing bar, so you’ll get to see cool local spots as you learn.

Learn more about Japanese culture through one of its most popular alcoholic beverages–sake, also known as nihonshu, or Japanese liquor. Receive personalized attention on this small-group (max. 6) walking tour around the Yurakucho and Ginza neighborhoods. Visit sake shops and bars serving the drink, where you’ll learn how it’s made and how to assess its quality and taste. Sake samples and snacks are included.

* You can taste the basic taste of sake. * This experience set is perfect for sake beginners who want to drink sake but don't know what to drink. * With a careful explanation, you can learn more about sake. * With a 10% discount ticket that can be used when purchasing a bottle, you can also make a souvenir if you find the liquor you like. (Please understand if there is no souvenir stock.) * Souvenir with our original porridge. We do not sell elsewhere!

Discover Tokyo's Sangenjaya's district at its most atmospheric: after dark. Soak up the scene on this small-group food tour that introduces you to the historic neighborhood, which is renowned for its great restaurants and low-key watering holes. Sample various dishes, washed down with recommended drink pairings, and learn all about the area and its culinary heritage from your guide.

This tour is a walking tour for about 2.5 hours in the daytime. We'll enjoy to know the history of Shinjuku with the changes along the times to stop by a national garden to feel the spirit of the modernization. There are several shrines or temples in Shinjuku, which include spiritual power spots or old tragic stories in the floating world. The area is interesting as the secular world and sacred world stand like side by side. The guide will take you to one or two of them as much as I can in the tour time to know the key figure and the local energy at the time. We'll pass by the retro bar streets to touch a part of the modern history near to today and then we'll walk through the neon sign board streets as it very reflects the change in social conditions in the current time stream. We would like to taste a Japanese sweet dumpling at a long established wagashi shop when we come across to it. After the long walk, we'll definitely enjoy tasting fine sake to avoid nothing special.

We offer a luxury night experiences at Ginza, one of the more selective areas in Tokyo. People go out to shop during the day and enjoy a romantic dinner at night. Let's have a walk around this elegant district before enjoy a raffinate Japanese dinner and drink in a classy bar. Highlights Dinner at a fancy Japanese restaurant Take part in the elegant nightlife Schedule/Itinerary This tour will last 5 hours Meeting point in front of Tokyu Plaza Ginza at 5:00 PM Walk around Ginza and enjoy the night view Visit awarded Japanese restaurant Ginza Yamaji (enjoy a dinner course) Visit bar street in Ginza (Korido Street) Choose the recommended bar (first drink is free) Finish at 10:00 PM