Learn Sake Basics and Tasting with Sommelier in Asakusa, Tokyo

5.0(38)1 hr 45 minJapanese, EnglishBook 2 hours aheadAsakusa, Japan

From

$70

Master the Logic of Sake with a Certified Sommelier: A Practical Tasting Class to Navigate Any Menu with Confidence.

Go beyond simple tasting and gain a lifelong skill. Led by a certified sommelier, this session is a structured educational journey designed to demystify sake. You will move from a curious beginner to a confident enthusiast by understanding the craft, the labels, and your own palate.

Expert-Led Education Recognized with the Omotenashi Selection award, we teach you the "why" behind the flavors. Learn to decode brewing styles so you can order the bottles you love with confidence.

Interactive Learning with 50+ Labels Apply your knowledge immediately. Explore our library of 50+ premium sakes—from icons like Dassai to hidden local gems—and hand-pick varieties to test your senses.

Personalized Insights Enjoy a flexible, conversational environment where you can ask questions and refine your palate under expert guidance.

Included

Tasting Lesson about Japanese sake led by a sake sommelier
Tasting of up to 10 cups of sake

Not included

Personal purchases
Additional tastings beyond the number of cups of tasting provided by default

What you'll do

[SOMMELIER LED: DISCOVER THE WORLD OF SAKE] Recognized with the prestigious Omot
enashi Selection award for exceptional Japanese hospitality, this fun and insightful session at WASAKE Asakusa is led by a certified sommelier. This experience is perfect for everyone—from curious beginners to fans—who wants to truly understand the craft behind Japan’s national drink. // ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS: // (Part 1) The Soul of Sake (30 mins): An insightful exploration of sake’s heritage, from traditional brewing to modern craftsmanship. // (Part 2) Comparative Flights (30 mins): Refine your palate with a Dassai Vertical Tasting (comparing rice polishing ratios) and a study of three distinct profiles: Dry, Rich, and Fragrant. // (Part 3) Interactive Discovery (Up to 50 mins): Apply your knowledge immediately by exploring our library of 50+ labels. With expert advice, you will hand-pick 4 additional premium varieties tailored to your taste. // SUMMARY: By the end of this session, you will have tasted 10 unique varieties and gained the confidence to navigate any premium sake menu like a connoisseur. Join us in our stylish Asakusa studio for the ultimate educational tasting experience!

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.