Sit down to the sake-tasting of a lifetime, paired with delicious appetizers for a fine-dining experience. Sip on handcrafted sake from Hasegawa Eiga, a top-class brewery that’s been in the game for over 350 years. Their attention to detail is superb, from the rice and water they choose to the traditional tasting room, and the special cups used to serve the sake.
Roppongi1 hour
Highlights
- Taste five different types of Hasegawa Eiga sake
- Learn how each one is made, and what makes them different
- The sake-tasting is 100% private, with a personal guide to answer questions
This exclusive sake-tasting experience is usually a members-only affair, but visitors to Japan now have special access. Over the course of an hour, you’ll learn how Hasegawa Eiga sake is made — using both traditional and modern techniques — and how small adjustments can make big differences to the final product.
You’ll also enjoy seasonal appetizers, perfectly paired with the sake, curated by the head chef and owner of the Ginza Wakyo restaurant.
Itinerary
- Your host will welcome you and lead you into the traditional tatami room for your tasting
- You’ll taste five types of sake, together with a welcome and finishing drink
- Nibble on gourmet Japanese-style light-bites, served with the sake
- Ask your guide any questions you might have about sake
Note: This experience requires a minimum of two participants.