Wagyu and Sake in Japan — Our Top 7

1.Wagyu & Sake Pairing in Shinjuku – Steak, Shabu-Shabu & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $148Our pick

At Ushinobi Shinjuku, you’ll learn how wagyu grading and sake production shape flavor, then enjoy a full-course meal with regional beef and sake pairings. Expect steak, tongue, tataki, hotpot, udon, dessert, and original sake cocktails. Hosts may include Joe, Chi, Tadashi, Andrea, or Miyuki. The group is limited to eight.

“Such a wonderful evening….made very special in part by the delicious dinner and sake pairings, but also by our host, Miyuki. She was very informative (we learned all about wagyu beef) as well as welcoming and personable. We recommend this highly…it was a highlight of our entire trip.”

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2.Tokyo Wagyu & Sake Pairing Tasting Experience with Local Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $151

At Enjoy Meat Club near Tokyo Skytree, chef Mike and his team serve a short omakase-style dinner built around Japanese Wagyu, seasonal ingredients, and sake pairings. Expect about two hours, a small group of up to 12, friendly explanations, and a changing menu. Alcohol is included, with craft juice available for non-drinkers.

“Be prepared to leave begging for more. Just WOW. Everything was beautiful. The food was amazing, the staff were lovely and the vibe of the place was so cool! Absolutely recommend & don’t forget to ask the staff about their fav food spots after the experience.”

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3.Wagyu Beef and Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $218

Spend 3.5 hours in Shimbashi and Ginza with a certified MagicalTrip guide, tasting more than 20 sakes, eating all-you-can-eat Wagyu, and finishing with dessert or a drink. Guides such as Ken, Kazu, and Fuji have led this small-group experience. It starts at 5 p.m. and ends near Ginza or Yurakucho Station.

“Well worth it!! The guide was knowledgeable, attentive and entertaining. The food and drink were amazing!!”

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4.Wagyu & Sake 8 Course Tasting Dinner in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 2h 30m · from $145

Join an English-speaking guide such as Joe or Chizuru for a 150-minute, eight-course wagyu and sake dinner at Ushinobi Sake Bar in Shinjuku. Taste several beef cuts, Japanese sake, and pairing cocktails while learning how regional wagyu differs and why each drink suits a particular dish. The group is limited to eight people.

“Great entertainment, great guide, great food. If you would like to find about Wagyu beef and sake then this is the place”

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5.Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3h 30m · from $180

Spend 210 minutes with a local English-speaking guide, tasting more than 20 Nara sakes, eating A5 Wagyu at a Ginza teppanyaki restaurant, and learning how Shimbashi and Ginza shaped Tokyo. The group is limited to seven, with guides such as Kazu and Ken praised for making the outing personal and easygoing.

“Ken was awesome from beginning to end! It was like hanging out with an old friend.”

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6.Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting and Kobe Beef Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $83Best value

Explore Kobe with an English-speaking private guide, beginning at a sake brewery museum in Nada Ward. Taste several sakes, sample Kobe beef nigiri in Chinatown, sip a fruit drink on Motomachi Shopping Street, then visit Meriken Park, the Be Kobe monument, and Kobe Port Tower. Guide Allysa is known for clear explanations and local tips.

“learning so much things about Kobe and Sake making, the beef was so flavourful and our tour guide Allysa was amazing”

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7.Japanese Sake Tasting & Wagyu Sukiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $129

In a Tokyo kitchen studio, expert instructor Hiromi leads a sake tasting with food pairings before you prepare Wagyu sukiyaki. Compare sake chilled, at room temperature, and warm, then watch a professional vegetable-cutting demonstration while your hot pot cooks. The two-hour class ends with lunch, a participation certificate, and 10% off the same-day shop.

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