The Top 5 Sake Tasting

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79Our pick

Make sushi, ramen broth, and enjoy a sake pairing in a small Tokyo class with expert guidance, cultural stories, and a relaxed three-hour meal.

“Taking the "Ramen Cooking Tokyo" class was truly unforgettable. I’d struggled before to learn sushi at home with YouTube videos, always ending up frustrated and confused, but this class changed that completely. From the start, Sato Read more”

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2.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Best value

Taste more than 10 Japanese sakes, make Osaka-style takoyaki, and learn sake basics with expert host Momo near Namba.

“This experience was an absolute highlight of my trip. I joined a sake tasting and takoyaki-making session led by Momo, and it exceeded all expectations. I was lucky to have a one-on-one session, and Momo made it both educational and fun. She walked me through the different types of sake, their flavor profiles, and how to properly taste and appreciate them. Her passion and expertise were truly impressive — I learned so much I didn’t know before! She taught me how to make homemade takoyaki step by step, patiently guiding me until I got the hang of it. I left feeling inspired, happy, and full (in the best way). If…”

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3.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

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

Learn ramen, chashu, and nigiri sushi in a small Tokyo class with sake tasting, cultural tips, recipes, and a meal you make yourself.

“Fun and caring team who really connected with my family. We had a wonderful experience, learned about the Japanese culture, and ate some delicious food! A perfect activity for a first-time family visit to Tokyo.”

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4.Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Tasting

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

Learn sushi, miso soup, and Japanese home cooking in Tokyo, shop with a local guide, and taste four sakes in a small group.

“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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5.Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Cook Osaka classics, shop at a local supermarket, and taste sake in a friendly four-hour class priced at $90 per person.

“Chie was such an amazing guide and chef. She is so knowledgeable about Japanese history and products and made the cooking class really easy and fun! She took such good care of us and we had the best time. I’d highly recommend taking her class as it’s a wonderful mix of fun cooking, drinking and history. She took great care of us and we will definitely take another one of her classes or tours when we return to Japan.”

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