Casual Japanese Sake Tasting With Snacks in Kabukicho

• Booking confirmation is provided at the time of reservation.

• Group size is limited for a more comfortable experience.

• Most adults can participate without difficulty.

• Changes or cancellations follow the stated cancellation policy.

• Only adults aged 20 and over are permitted to join.

• Alcohol consumption by minors is strictly prohibited by Japanese law.

• Participation is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

• Travelers with serious medical conditions should not take part.

• A maximum of 8 travelers is allowed per experience.

Workshop Agenda

Meeting Point

The tour begins at Shinjuku Ale, located in the lively Kabukicho area. The venue is a short 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line. Walk along Kabukicho Central Road toward TOHO Cinemas, and you will find Shinjuku Ale near the Godzilla Head landmark. 

• Duration: Approximately 10 minutes

Introduction to the Tasting Experience

After gathering, your host will give a clear overview of Japanese sake and explain how the tasting will progress. You will learn simple tips on aroma, flavor, and temperature, helping you feel comfortable before sampling begins.

• Duration: Approximately 10 minutes

Sake Tasting Journey

The tasting features eight carefully chosen sakes available only in Japan. The experience starts with smooth, lighter sakes that are easy to drink and gradually moves toward varieties with richer aromas and deeper flavors. This step-by-step approach allows you to naturally compare styles and better understand each sake.

• Duration: Approximately 40 minutes

Food Pairing with Japanese Snacks

A selection of traditional Japanese snacks is served to complement the sake. You will explore how different flavors interact and how food can enhance the character of each sake, adding depth to the tasting experience.

• Duration: Approximately 15 minutes

Sweet Amazake

The experience ends with amazake, a mildly sweet fermented rice drink made from rice koji. Often enjoyed as a dessert, amazake provides a smooth and gentle finish, leaving you with a pleasant final impression of Japanese fermentation culture.

• Duration: Approximately 10 minutes