TOKYO SAKE TASTING CLASS
Every country has their own speciality alcoholic drink that they're known for - Italy for their wine, Russia for their Vodka and Scotland for their whiskey. In Japan, sake is the go to traditional alcoholic drink. Sake is made from fermented rice, water, yeast and koji (a type of mold). Sake boasts a history of over a thousand years and there are hundreds of different types. Come and learn about Japan’s national drink and try 6 different types of sake with our local sake experts.
Join a tokyo sake tasting tour
Everything you need to know about sake.
Private or small group 2-hour class.
Short 30-minute crash course during a private customized tour.
Over the course of this 2-hour sake class you’ll take a dive deep into all things sake. Our sake sommelier will teach you the proper ways to select and drink sake with food. Sake and pairing food is very important in Japanese food culture; discover how sake can compliment many different flavours. Our sake experts will present to you 6 different craft sakes - all from small family owned breweries.
PRICING & OPTIONS
PRIVATE TOKYO SAKE TASTING CLASS
A 2-hour private sake tasting class. 6 different types of craft Japanese sake paired with light snacks.
Available 7 days per week from 12noon to 11pm.
US$115 per person.
Option to add on a full course dinner at US$49.50 person (Evening classes only on Thursdays to Saturdays)
This class is only for you and the people that you personally invite, no one else will join your group*. (Min. 2 people, Max. 8 people).
This class takes place in a bar so even though your class is private there will be other people in the bar
SMALL GROUP TOKYO SAKE TASTING CLASS
A 2-hour small group sake tasting class. 6 different types of craft Japanese sake paired with light snacks.
Available at 1:30pm and 5pm 7 days a week.
US$88 per person.
Option to add on a full course dinner at US$49.50 person (Evening classes only on Thursdays to Saturdays)
This is a small group class which you will join with other guests. Min. 2, Max 8 people.
TAKING A PRIVATE CUSTOMIZED TOUR WITH US? ADD ON A 1 HOUR CRASH COURSE IN SAKE TASTING
A 1 hour crash course as an add on to your Hello! Tokyo Private Customized Tour. Sample a few different types of sake.
Available 7 days per week at 3.30pm.
If you are taking a day tour your tour must finish at 3.30pm at the earliest - In this case we will drop you off there at the end of your tour. If you are taking an afternoon / evening tour we will incorporate the sake tasting mid way through the tour.
US$35 per person.
This ‘add on’ can be booked at the check-out in the ‘extra’s’ section when booking a Private Customised Walking Tour.
LARGE GROUP CLASSES. CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING AND EDUCATIONAL STUDY TOURS
A 2-hour private sake tasting class for group sizes between 8 and 20 people*.
6 different types of craft Japanese sake paired with light snacks.
Available 7 days per week from 12noon to 11pm.
US$83 per person.
Option to add on a full course dinner at US$49.50 person (Evening classes only on Thursdays to Saturdays)
*This class takes place in a bar so even though your class is private there might be other people in the bar.
INFORMATION
AGE: The drinking age in Japan is 20. All participants must be over 20 years old to join.
LENGTH: 2-hours (or 30-minutes for the crash course which can be incorporated into our Private Customised Tours).
WHEN: Everyday.
GROUP SIZE: The minimum number of bookings needed for this class to run is 2. Small group classes take a maximum of 8 people. Private classes are available for up to 20 people.
STARTING TIME: Small group classes run at 1.30pm and 5pm, 7-days a week. Private classes can he held any time from 12 noon to 11 pm (last booking at 9 pm).
LOCATION: Inside the Izakaya Sake Bar Doron in Shinjuku (7-19-21 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku,Tokyo). It’s roughly a 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station’s West Exit.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: The 2-hour class includes light snacks. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements in advance.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
You will be granted a full refund (excluding booking and administration charges) if you cancel your booked class more than two weeks (more than 337 hours) in advance.
You will be granted a 80% refund (excluding booking and administration charges) if you cancel between 14 days and 3 days (336 and 73 hours) in advance of your class.
You will be granted a 50% refund (excluding booking and administration charges) if you cancel between 2 days and 1 day (48 and 25 hours) in advance of your class.
There are no refunds if you cancel with 24 hours or less notice.
There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the class or if you are late for the class.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: All classes take place as scheduled (including in heavy rain) except under a Red Warning or Purple Emergency Warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. For up to date information see the Japan Meteorological Agency website.