Deep Dive Sake Tasting with a Specialist in Asakusa, Tokyo

5.0(73)1 hr 45 minEnglishBook 2 hours aheadAsakusa, Japan

From

$49

Discover Your Palate: A Hands-on Guide to Mastering Sake Selection

This session teaches you the "logic" of sake through personal discovery. You’ll gain the practical skills to navigate any menu and identify the exact styles you love.

Why Choose WASAKE?

Award-Winning Hospitality Recognized with the Omotenashi Selection award, our studio offers world-class Japanese hospitality in a warm, welcoming setting.

Practical Skills for the Real World Learn to decode labels and flavor profiles. We empower you with the confidence to order the perfect bottle at any restaurant or shop long after your visit.

Your Personal Sake Library Explore 50+ premium labels, from icons like Dassai to rare local gems. You’ll hand-pick 7 of your 10 tastings, applying your new knowledge in real-time.

Learn by Doing This is a flexible workshop, not a rigid lecture. Under expert guidance, you’ll build a personal "taste map" and master the art of selection through active exploration.

Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Not included

Personal purchases, additional tastings

What you'll do

[DEEP DIVE TASTING: FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH]
Awarded the prestigious Omotenashi Selection for exceptional Japanese hospitality, WASAKE invites you to immerse yourself in the diverse world of Japanese sake with our most flexible tasting experience. Designed for personal discovery, this session empowers you with the knowledge to navigate any sake menu and order with confidence. // ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS: // (Part 1) Quick Sake Essentials (15 mins): A concise introduction to the basics and key terms to help you read labels. // (Part 2) Dassai Vertical Flight (15 mins): Taste and compare 3 iconic labels from world-renowned Dassai to understand how rice polishing affects flavor. // (Part 3) Personal Discovery (Up to 80 mins): The main event! Explore our library of 50+ labels. With expert guidance, you will select and enjoy 7 additional tastings tailored to your preferences, practicing how to pick the perfect bottle. // SUMMARY: By the end of this 110-minute session, you will have tasted 10 unique varieties and gained the skills to order your favorite styles at any restaurant. Join us in Asakusa for a relaxed, self-paced exploration!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We are a street-level shop located on the main road (Kokusai Street). When facing the building, we are the leftmost of the four shops. Important: Do not enter the residential lobby of "The Asakusa Residence." Google Maps: Search for "WASAKE Sake Experience" to arrive directly at our shop front.