Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

Sake Masterclass, 8+ Varieties

Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

★ 5.0 414 reviews

2 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration
2 hours
Group
max 8 travellers
Meeting point
Ushinobi Shinjuku, Hyakunincho, Shinjuku
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Food
Snacks included, not a full meal
Run by
Ninja Food Tours

Overview

This is a two-hour sake tasting class held at Ushinobi Shinjuku, a wagyu and sake bar in the NSK Building in Hyakunincho, Shinjuku. A professional instructor walks the group through more than eight varieties of sake, covering how it is brewed, its history, and how to find and order sake you actually like afterwards. Snacks are served alongside the drinks, though the listing is clear this is not a full meal. The class starts at 13:00 and ends back at the same venue.

The group is capped at eight travellers, and reviews consistently praise the instructors as knowledgeable and entertaining. Many arrive knowing nothing about sake and leave feeling confident ordering or buying it, and reviewers describe the setting as fun and casual.

It suits curious beginners, sake drinkers who want vocabulary for what they already enjoy, and anyone looking for an indoor afternoon activity near public transport in Shinjuku. It does not suit travellers expecting a bar crawl, a full meal, or hotel transfers, none of which are included. Pregnant travellers are advised against it and the minimum drinking age is 20.

What's Included

Included

  • Beverages
  • Snacks (not a full size meal)

Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

  1. Meet at Ushinobi ShinjukuArrive at Ushinobi Shinjuku, 201 NSK Building, 1-chome-22-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo. The class starts at 13:00.
  2. Guided sake masterclassA professional instructor leads a two-hour tasting through eight or more sake varieties, with background on brewing and history. Snacks accompany the drinks.
  3. End at the meeting pointThe experience finishes back at Ushinobi Shinjuku, leaving the rest of the afternoon free.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers and the listing say you should know before booking.

  • Eat beforehand. Snacks are included but they are explicitly not a full meal, and one reviewer strongly advises eating before the class. The pours are generous, and reviewers describe leaving the class buzzy, so arriving with food in your stomach helps.
  • Pace yourself. One reviewer described the line-up as varied and generous, with ten tastings being too much for them. Pacing yourself helps you retain what the instructor teaches.
  • Small group feel. The listing caps the class at eight travellers, and reviewers describe it as intimate and easy for asking questions. One reviewer's session had only six people and found that made learning easier.
  • Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of the package. The listing describes the experience as near public transportation, so plan your own way to the venue in Hyakunincho.
  • Bring questions. Reviewers say the instructors welcome questions throughout the session. If you have any food restrictions, the listing asks you to message the operator at least a week ahead of the tour date.
  • Notes to take home. One reviewer mentions take-home reference materials that help when ordering or buying sake later. Several travellers say they left feeling confident choosing sake on their own.

Common issues. The venue is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs can be brought and infants must sit on laps. The tasting is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and anyone under 20 cannot drink. The volume can be a lot for a true beginner: one reviewer found ten tastings too much and the information above their head on a first encounter with sake, and another said the pace moved quickly and not everything stuck. No transportation or hotel transfer is provided, and the snacks do not amount to a meal.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Sake Masterclass?

The price covers the sake tasting of eight or more varieties plus beverages and snacks. Snacks are not a full-size meal, so plan to eat beforehand if you want a proper meal. A professional instructor leads the session.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state any pickup arrangement. It lists hotel pickup and drop-off, plus transportation to and from attractions, as not included. Check the booking page for meeting details.

Where Does The Tour Meet And When Does It Start?

The class meets at Ushinobi Shinjuku, 201 NSK Building, 1-chome-22-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City. It starts at 13:00, runs for two hours, and ends back at the same place.

Can Children Or Pregnant Travellers Join?

The minimum drinking age is 20, and this experience is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Infants may attend but must sit on laps.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time in Tokyo.

What Should I Bring And Do Beforehand?

Message the operator at least a week ahead if you have any food restrictions. The listing notes the snacks are not a full-size meal, and at least one reviewer recommends eating a proper meal before the class since the tastings are generous. The venue is near public transport, so plan your own way there.

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