Sake Tasting "Omakase" in Osaka : Guided by a former Sake brewer

5.0 (34 reviews) Osaka, Japan
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

This Session is personally hosted by the owner — a former sake brewer who trained for a year at a sake brewery in Osaka.
It is a masterclass-style experience where you can learn about the history, brewing process, and cultural depth of Japanese sake while savoring its diverse flavors.

The session takes place at "Sake Pairing Bar Potan", a refined space designed with traditional Japanese architecture where sake truly takes center stage.
Located in the Fukushima area, just minutes from central Osaka, it offers a serene yet accessible setting to learn directly from a sake professional.

As for me, the owner — I Traveled around 35 countries at the age of 20, immersing myself in different cultures.
That journey made me rediscover the beauty and richness of Japan, inspiring me to share its culture with people around the world through sake.

Beyond sake itself, I also love cross-cultural exchange, and I look forward to enjoying meaningful conversations with all of you during the experience.

What's included

  • Sake
  • 3 Seasonal Japanese Pairing Dishes
  • Tips
  • Public transportation

What to expect

●What Makes This Experience Special
1. Learn Sake from an Active Brewer
Your host is an active sake brewer with real brewery experience.
Learn how rice, water, and koji shape sake — and see actual brewing materials up close.

2. Taste & Compare (7 Sakes)
Enjoy a guided tasting of seven sakes, including:
- Three different sake styles
- Two sakes made from different rice varieties
- The same sake served at two temperatures
You’ll experience how dramatically flavor and aroma can change — and find your favorite.

3. Discover Your Sake Style
Fill out a tasting sheet and receive your personal “Sake Preference Diagnosis.”
After this session, choosing sake becomes simple — and fun.

4. Small Group, Relaxed Atmosphere
Limited to 10 guests, the session is intimate and friendly. Enjoy conversation not only about sake, but also Japanese culture and travel.

【Sample Schedule】
13:00 – Introduction to Sake Brewing
Basics of sake history, rice varieties, polishing ratios, and simple sake etiquette.
13:30 – Style-Based Tasting (3 sakes)
14:00 – Rice Variety Comparison (2 sakes)
14:20 – Temperature Comparison (2 sakes)
14:40 – Q&A and Open Conversation
14:55 – Sake Preference Diagnosis & Closing

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Access
3 min walk from
・JR Tozai Line – Shin-Fukushima Station
・Hanshin Line – Fukushima Station

Landmark:
On the 1st floor, there is a restaurant with "many red lanterns" — that’s the building!

Meeting Point:
Please take the elevator to the 4th floor.

End point

Access
3 min walk from
・JR Tozai Line – Shin-Fukushima Station
・Hanshin Line – Fukushima Station

Landmark:
On the 1st floor, there is a restaurant with "many red lanterns" — that’s the building!

Meeting Point:
Please take the elevator to the 4th floor.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation policy

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

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5.0 (34)
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