The 3 Best VIP Sake Days in Japan

1.Luxury Tokyo Sake, Cocktail, Whisky and Pairing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $321Our pick

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide, including Glenda when she leads, sampling sake, Japanese wine, whisky, cocktails, craft beer, and nine local dishes. The route begins near Fuji Soba in Shimbashi and finishes in Ginza, with four tasting stops, cultural tips, and drinks included. Plan on walking and being at least 20.

“A nice sampler of some of the tastes and flavours of Tokyo thru the lens of just a few of the unique city neighbourhoods. A small insight into the cultural nuances of each area with a tasting of sake , crafted cocktails and Japanese wine and local snacks and delicacies . Glenda our guide was lovely and a lot of fun!”

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2.Kyoto Luxury Sake, Whisky and Cocktail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $290

Meet at 5 pm near Kyoto Kawaramachi Garden for a three-hour walk through Gion and nearby streets. Your English-speaking guide leads you to four food stops, with sake, Kyoto whisky, cocktails, seasonal dishes, and local snacks included. Guides such as Thomás and Gabriela bring local context, while the small group keeps the evening personal.

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3.Luxury Sake, Cocktail, and Whiskey Pairing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $251Best value

Spend three hours exploring Ginza’s after-work bar culture with an English-speaking guide and up to nine other people. Visit four bars for sake, whisky, cocktails, beer, regional dishes, and snacks. The evening ends with creative mixology and a 360-degree rooftop view. Guide Yappy led one memorable outing.

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