Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku with a Pro, 8+ Varieties and Snacks
by Ninja Food Tours
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The sake tasting masterclass takes place in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and lasts about two hours. A professional sommelier leads the session, starting with basic sake knowledge, including how to select and drink sake properly with food. Participants taste more than eight varieties of sake, including six premium selections from small family-owned breweries. The masterclass demonstrates how sake flavors change with temperature and the shape of the sake cup. Alongside the sake, participants sample Japanese snacks that are paired to highlight how sake complements different flavors. The session includes all sake and snacks but does not provide a full meal. The minimum drinking age is 20 years. Transportation to and from the venue is not included. Participants with food restrictions should notify the organizer at least one week before the tour date.
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You will learn Sake 101, including brewing techniques, history, and labels, in a small group with a sake sommelier over two hours. You will meet a sake expert from the international sake sommelier team in Shinjuku, the center of Tokyo, to learn about and sample various sakes. During the workshop, you will try more than six different types of sake to discover your favorite and create your own tasting chart. Enjoy sake while tasting locally sourced snacks paired with it to experience how sake complements your meal. If applicable, you will also have the opportunity to meet Japanese sake enthusiasts in Tokyo and learn some local tips.
120 min
Meeting point
This sake-tasting class takes place in Ushinobi Shinjuku Address: NSK Building, 201, 1 Chome-22-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0073, Japan
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This sake-tasting class takes place in Ushinobi Shinjuku Address: NSK Building, 201, 1 Chome-22-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0073, Japan
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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