◆ Taste sake varieties specially chosen by sake expert, Yuzo Tsuchiya, a certified international sake taster and “sakeology” instructor who has traveled around sake breweries all over Japan in search of the best sake there is
◆ Learn all about the history, culture, and production of sake from internationally experienced national interpreter-guides
◆ Discover the importance of water and the use of brown rice in sake cultivation
◆ Find out all about the differences between the two of the most premium styles of sake: Ginjo-shu and Junmai-shu
◆ Learn what types of foods go well with each type of sake

 

Sake is Japan's most famous alcoholic beverage. Known around the world for its unique flavor, it is made by fermenting rice through a complex production process. Though now popular internationally as a stand-alone drink, it has been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years, and it is deeply ingrained in Japanese religion and tradition.

Our sake tasting session is an introductory program on the culture, history, and cultivation of Japanese sake. During the session, our expert sake sommelier will explain a little about the history of sake, how sake is made, and the different sake varieties available.
Through the course of the session, you will also taste 3 different types of sake from our specially chosen collection: sparkling sake, ultra-premium daiginjo sake, and the “pure rice” sake known as junmai. These are served together with complementary Japanese dishes and snacks.

This experience can also be provided as an add-on with the Shojin Ryori cooking experience.
In this case, the price of the program will be reduced to 3,000 yen and snacks will not be provided.

If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation rates and remittance charges will be charged.
(1) 3-14 days prior to the program date: 20 % of the program fee
(2) 2 days before the program date: 50 % of the program fee
(3) 1 day before the program date: 100 % of the program fee