Sake Omakase in Tokyo: 7 Sakes with Certified Sommeliers

Learn sake from sommeliers with 2,500+ tastings under their belt

A 2-hour sake omakase course in Tokyo pairs 7 Japan-exclusive sakes with a 4-course menu of small bites, led by WSET and JSS certified sommeliers fluent in English, Japanese and Chinese. The tasting unfolds in a private room built around a table made from reclaimed wood of a Showa era building, with tastings at different temperatures, spice infusions, and vessel comparisons woven through. Groups stay under 6 people.

The experience

The course opens with a sommelier explaining what you're about to taste: the production process, the rice varieties, the brewing techniques that separate one sake from another. Then you taste it, and they walk you through the flavor components: what the nose tells you, what lands on the palate, how the finish changes in your mouth. This is not a pour-and-sip. It's a structured conversation between you and someone who has tasted over 2,500 sakes professionally and knows how to help you find what you actually like instead of what you think you should like.

The 4-course progression moves through themes: rice comparison, sake served at 5 different temperatures, the way a pinch of spice or herb shifts what you taste, how the shape and material of the vessel itself changes the experience. Each course comes with small bites: pickles, cheeses, cured meats, dessert designed to complement the sake, not compete with it. Refills flow freely, so you taste each sake more than once, catching details you missed the first time.

The tasting room is small and intentional. The table itself is made from reclaimed wood salvaged from a Showa era building, which sets a tone of care about materials and history. With a maximum of 6 people, the session stays intimate enough that the sommeliers can answer your specific questions and adjust the pace to what the group needs. They speak native English, Japanese, or Chinese, so the instruction lands without translation lag.

What’s included

• 7 Japan-exclusive sakes served free-flow across 4 themed courses with unlimited refills.
• small bites including pickles, cheeses, cured meats and dessert paired with each course.
• instruction from WSET and JSS certified sommeliers with over 2,500 tasting experiences.
• tastings at 5 different temperatures, spice and herb infusions, and vessel comparisons woven through the course.
• use of a private tasting room with a table made from reclaimed Showa era wood.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDepartures at 13:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (20 to 90 years) · Under 20: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Sake Studio - Sake Tastings by Multilingual Sommeliers

Is this one for you?You taste all 7 sakes yourself: the sommeliers guide you through what to look for and answer questions, but you're the one holding the glass and discovering your palate. This suits anyone who wants to understand sake deeply rather than just try a few pours, and anyone who learns better by doing than by watching someone else demonstrate.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Japanese.

What exactly are the 7 sakes in the tasting?

The sommeliers curate the selection specifically for each course, choosing Japan-exclusive sakes that showcase different brewing techniques and flavor profiles. The exact bottles change to highlight seasonal availability and what the sommeliers want to teach that day, so you get a different journey each time the course runs.

How much sake will I actually drink over the 2 hours?

You taste 7 different sakes with unlimited refills across the 4 courses, so the amount depends on how much you pour at each tasting. The refills let you revisit a sake you want to understand better or taste it again in a different vessel, rather than moving through once and stopping.

What does the food pairing actually include?

Small bites arrive with each course: pickles, cheeses, cured meats, and dessert designed to complement the sake flavors rather than mask them. The portions are intentionally modest so the food enhances the tasting without filling you up.

Do I need any sake knowledge to join?

No. The sommeliers teach from the ground up: how to taste, what to look for, how different brewing methods change the flavor. They're used to hosting people who have never tasted sake before and people who drink it regularly, and the course works for both.

Is this course wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tasting room and all areas are wheelchair accessible, and the sommeliers can accommodate mobility needs during the 2-hour session.

What's the age requirement?

Participants must be at least 20 years old. The course is not recommended for pregnant travelers.