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- Food & Drink
Sake Pairing Workshop with Japanese Food in Shinjuku
- Duration2 hours
- GroupShared · max 12
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesJapanese, English
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Explore the delightful world of sake in a hands-on workshop that combines tasting with traditional Japanese cuisine. Guided by a bilingual expert, you'll grasp the nuances of sake tasting, from aroma appreciation to temperature effects on flavor. Savor a carefully curated meal featuring chicken nanban, miso butter dishes, and rich sea urchin croquettes, each paired with four distinctive sakes. With an all-you-can-drink selection of 20 sakes alongside beer and soft drinks, indulge your palate at your own pace. This interactive experience not only deepens your understanding of sake but also enriches your culinary journey through Japan's vibrant food culture.
What you will do
・Sake Fundamentals: Transform into a pro taster before dining. Master the essential "Kanpai" etiquette and learn how temperature shifts—warm versus cold—dramatically alter the flavor profile of the rice. ・Savory Pairings: Dive into a guided flight matching crisp sakes with tangy Chicken Nanban and rich brews with Miso-Butter dishes. Your guide explains the "why," helping you detect how specific sakes enhance the food. ・Creamy & Sweet (30m): Savor the texture of soft Nigori sake paired with Sea Urchin Cream Croquettes. Conclude with a crispy Fried Vanilla Taiyaki matched with a sweet sake for a perfect culinary finale. ・Unlimited Access: Enjoy full access to an All-You-Can-Drink menu of 20 sakes. Explore various brands, beers, or highballs at your own pace while learning to read Japanese labels for future travels. [Note] Includes Course Dinner (Chicken Nanban, Croquettes, Taiyaki, etc.) and All-You-Can-Drink Plan with a 4-sake flight.
Food & drink
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Please meet your guide outside the main entrance of the H&M Shinjuku store. The meeting point is outside the entrance, under the large “H&M” logo on the building façade. Your guide will be holding a smartphone displaying “AlvaJapan.”
End / drop-off
Please meet your guide outside the main entrance of the H&M Shinjuku store. The meeting point is outside the entrance, under the large “H&M” logo on the building façade. Your guide will be holding a smartphone displaying “AlvaJapan.”
Redemption
If you see someone at the top of the B2 exit of Shinjuku-sanchome Station holding a smartphone displaying “AlvaJapan,” that’s your guide.
What's included
Included
- Sake tasting / Special course meal
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 12 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (1–90)
Languages
- Guide
- Japanese, English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Product code
- 5579618P14
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 521 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (20).
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