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Historic Kanda Sake Tasting at Tokyos Oldest Shop 1596

Tokyo, Japanby JLB Tours

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 6 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

※Participants must be at least 20 years old (the legal drinking age in Japan) This is a sake experience where you can learn at Tokyo's oldest sake shop, established in 1596 in Kanda area. You will first visit the shop to take in the atmosphere and learn about its history. Afterwards, you’ll move to another room to enjoy a tasting of around six types of sake that are sold at this shop! The tasting cups are as shown in the photo, and each tasting pour is about 10-20ml. If you find a sake you like, you can purchase it.After the tasting, we will introduce you to nearby places where you can enjoy delicious sake and izakayas! Lastly, you’ll return to the shop, where you can enjoy browsing and shopping! The tour guide is a local expert who conducts tours in Tokyo. They will also share recommendations for great places to visit in Tokyo! ※The sake available for tasting may change depending on the season and timing. ※If you're hungry, we recommend eating something before joining the tour.

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Meals
  • Bottled water

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kanda Station West Entrance Shotengai

    Pass by

    Walk from the station through this shopping street to Toyoshimaya Rita-shop, a sake shop and tasting spot.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    1.5 hours

    Toyoshimaya Rita-shop, a sake shop and tasting spot!

Meeting and pickup

We will meet at NewDays Kanda South Entrance at Kanda Station. (NewDays is a  convenience store) The tour guide will be holding a sign that says "Sake Tasting Tour." We can only wait 5 minutes in any situation and you can't join from the middle of the tour.

End point

The tour ends at Toyoshimaya Rita-shop, where you can enjoy a tasting experience.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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