Japanese Sake Tasting and Masu Crafting Experience in Tokyo

5.0 (9 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Explore the rich world of Japanese sake in an engaging tasting session in Tokyo. Sample 5–6 distinct sake varieties that showcase a range of aromas, flavors, and temperatures, including the warmth of kanzake, revealing its enhanced complexities.
Each sake is accompanied by light snacks, creating a delightful pairing experience.

Additionally, unleash your creativity by decorating your own masu, a traditional wooden sake cup, using Japanese brush pens — a memorable keepsake to take home.

This immersive experience, conducted in English at Manga Dojo Tokyo, offers a cozy atmosphere for cultural exchange and learning about Japan’s cherished sake tradition.

What's included

  • Light snacks perfectly paired with sake
  • Traditional masu cup (Wooden cup for Sake) for decorating
  • 5–6 types of Japanese sake

What to expect

Step into the world of Japanese sake in this guided tasting session in Tokyo.
After a warm welcome, your expert host will explain the basics of sake — how it's made, how to taste it, and what makes each style unique.
You'll then sample 5–6 different varieties, including a hot sake, to explore how flavor changes with temperature.

Next, enjoy a hands-on cultural experience: decorate your own traditional wooden masu cup using Japanese brush pens. This one-of-a-kind cup is yours to keep as a souvenir.

Throughout the experience, you'll be served small snacks that pair perfectly with the sake.

The session is held in English and takes place in a cozy, creative venue just a few minutes from Ikebukuro Station — perfect for solo travelers, couples, and groups who want a deeper cultural connection in Tokyo.

**Drinking alcohol is prohibited for anyone under the age of 20 under Japanese law.
Please note:
・We do not offer vegetarian or vegan options.
・Allergy-friendly options are available, so please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies.
・The menu may vary depending on the season.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Here is the venue address:
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Sansho Building 602
1-31-6 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
Please take the elevator to the 6th floor and proceed to room 602.

End point

Here is the venue address:
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Sansho Building 602
1-31-6 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
Please take the elevator to the 6th floor and proceed to room 602.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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