The 13 Best Sushi and Sake Tours in Japan

1.Düsseldorf: Sushi, Sake & Japanese Lifestyle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 539 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Walk Düsseldorf’s Immermannstraße with a German-speaking guide, taste four vegetarian Japanese samples, visit bookshops and bakeries, and learn about manga, ramen, sake, and matcha. Guides such as Julia and Patrizia bring humor and personal knowledge to this small-group tour of up to 10 people.

“Two and half hours of nice-to-knows about the Düsseldorf Japanese community. The guide knew a lot and was above all very enthousiastic. With plenty of attention for us visitors. Last but not least: we tried out several Japanese food specialties!”

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2.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79Top rated

At a small cooking studio in Tokyo’s Tsukishima district, you’ll prepare sushi, build ramen broth from scratch, and taste selected sake with guidance from instructors such as Sato, Ryushi, Alex, Taka, and Kaori. The three-hour class includes ingredients, the meal, and drinks, with groups limited to eight.

“What a personal sushi/ramen making class. There were only two others with my husband and I. The chef was charming and made everyone feel at ease. We made and ate our own sushi and the pork belly in the ramen was delicious. You will not go away hungry!”

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3.Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $79

At Sake Studio in Kanda, certified English-speaking sommeliers lead a two-hour tasting of seven Japan-exclusive sakes across four themed courses. You will compare rice styles, temperatures, infusions, and drinking vessels while enjoying pickles, cheese, cured meats, and dessert. Groups are limited to six, with hosts speaking English, Japanese, and Chinese.

“Wonderful - highly recommended. I wanted to understand more about saki and objective definitely achieved!”

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4.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

At a cozy Tsukishima kitchen, English-speaking instructors such as Sato, Haruko, Risa, and Alex guide you through ramen broth, chashu pork, and nigiri sushi. You will also taste three Japanese sakes, learn food traditions, and take home recipes and chopsticks. The three-hour class has room for up to eight people.

“I had an amazing afternoon at this class, the guides made the experience so enjoyable and fun!”

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5.Outer Market Walking Tour & Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet your English or Japanese-speaking guide at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, learn local prayer customs, then walk through Tsukiji Outer Market to discover food stalls and produce. The afternoon ends at a private sake salon, where a sommelier explains sake-making and offers unlimited tastings from 50 to 60 varieties. Market food costs extra, while snacks are included.

“Amazing! Exceeded my expectations! Guide was knowledgeable, welcoming and social! 10/10 stars! Tour started in a Buddhist temple and then a walk through the market where we tried different food! After we met up with a Sake expert where we sampled 20 different Sake’s to find our perfect match!”

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6.Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $79

Meet English-friendly hosts such as Umi, Kou, Risa, and Namiko for a relaxed three-hour class in Tsukuda. You will prepare ramen and sushi, or choose gyoza, hear stories about Japanese food, and enjoy sake, beer, or soft drinks. The class suits beginners, families, couples, and confident home cooks.

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7.Unlimited Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54

Meet an English-speaking sake sommelier at a private salon in Tsukiji and taste a wide range of sake from breweries across Japan. You may sample around 20 to 30 pours, with 50 to 60 bottles available, while learning about brewing, regional styles, and temperature. Small snacks help you compare flavors.

“The guides were super informative and provided a huge variety of different Sake that I've never heard of before.”

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8.Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · from $112

Meet your English-speaking guide near Iriya Station, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook sushi, miso soup, eggplant dengaku, and dashimaki tamago in a professional kitchen. You will eat your meal with four sake tastings, receive recipes, and finish near Asakusa and Kappabashi. A playroom helps make this a practical family option.

“Tiger was great! It was so much fun and we learned lots about the Japanese culture and cuisine. You need to do this class if you are visiting Tokyo!”

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9.Tsukiji Market Eating Tour, Authentic Sushi & Sake Comparison

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend about three hours exploring Tsukiji with an English-speaking guide, including Ariel when assigned. Taste market snacks, compare three sakes, visit Tsukiji’s temple and shrine, then sit down to a fresh sushi lunch. Groups are capped at six, and the tour begins near Tsukiji Station.

“What a fantastic tour! Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed every minute and we probably would have been lost in terms of what to try had it not been for Ariel, our amazing guide. The stalls we visited and foods we tried were diverse (skewers, desserts, sake, sushi) and Ariel's energy and kindness made the experience all the better. Highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $45

In Asakusa, you’ll open a sake barrel with a group chant, learn nigiri and roll-making, torch salmon mayo gunkan, and whisk matcha. The 90-minute class costs $45.77, welcomes beginners, includes 6 to 12 sushi pieces, and ends where it begins.

“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”

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11.Unlimited Sake Tasting with Sushi Omakase tasting in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

In Roppongi, you get 90 minutes of sushi and sake at SUSHIROKU, with a sushi chef preparing fresh pieces and up to eight or more sake types available, depending on supply. The sake portion lasts 75 minutes, and the small group is limited to eight people. Expect excellent tuna, but ask questions early if sake education matters to you.

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12.10 kinds Sake Tasting Experience in Tsukiji with local!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $62

Meet at Niku-no-Himalaya to nomuno in Tsukiji for a 90-minute private tasting led by a local sake enthusiast, including Matsu, a chef at Nomuno. Sample about 10 sake styles, compare Junmai and Daiginjo, learn serving customs and regional differences, and enjoy small snacks such as nuts and soybeans.

“We got to taste 10 different sakes and discuss how they were made and what makes them distinct. We learned a lot and had great conversation with our host. Highly recommend to anyone!”

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13.Sake “Omakase” in Osaka : Guided Tasting by a Active Sake brewer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $71

At Sake Pairing Bar Potan in Fukushima, active brewer Yuki leads a 90-minute tasting of seven sakes. You will learn how rice, water, koji, polishing, and temperature shape flavor, sample three seasonal Japanese dishes, and receive a personal sake preference diagnosis. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“Wonderful experience! Highly recommended! Yuki is an active sake brewer and incredibly knowledgeable. He explains everything from how sake is made to its flavors and regional differences in a clear and engaging way. The staffs are supRead more”

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