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Taste Japanese sake at different temperatures with snack pairings, then cook and enjoy authentic Wagyu beef sukiyaki in a hands-on Tokyo workshop.

Highlights

• Rare three-temperature sake tasting not offered in most tours.
• Exclusive pairing with three premium sakes from Tokyo breweries.
• Hands-on Wagyu sukiyaki cooking—an authentic Japanese comfort dish.
• Cultural depth: sake education, food history, and chef performance.
• Small-group setting ensures personal guidance and rich experience.

Description

Step into the heart of Japanese food culture with this unique workshop that combines sake education, tasting, and hands-on cooking. Begin your experience in a modern kitchen studio in central Tokyo, where a sake expert will guide you through an engaging introduction to the world of Japanese sake. Learn what makes sake unique, watch a short video on how it is crafted, and explore the different types, serving temperatures, and vessels traditionally used. Next, discover how the flavor of sake transforms with temperature. You’ll sample the same sake at three distinct levels—chilled, room temperature, and warm—gaining rare insight into the versatility of Japan’s iconic drink. Each tasting is paired with a carefully chosen Japanese snack to highlight the harmony of flavor between food and sake. You will also have the option to explore how the shape and material of a sake vessel can subtly change the drinking experience. After the tasting, the focus shifts to Japan’s most beloved comfort food: sukiyaki. Learn about its cultural background and the difference between Osaka and Tokyo styles, before preparing your own authentic sukiyaki with premium Wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables. While the dish simmers, enjoy a live demonstration by a professional washoku chef, who will showcase the artistry of Japanese vegetable carving. Finally, sit down to savor your homemade sukiyaki. As you enjoy the rich, melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef, you will also taste two specially selected Japanese sakes—two specially selected premium sakes from Tokyo brewery—both chosen to perfectly complement the flavors of sukiyaki. This guided pairing allows you to discover firsthand how sake elevates the dining experience. Blending sake knowledge, tasting, cultural performance, and hands-on cooking, this workshop offers an unforgettable journey into Japanese culinary tradition, perfect for food lovers seeking an authentic taste of Tokyo.

Includes

Guided sake introduction by an expert Sake tasting at three different temperatures Pairing with Japanese snacks Hands-on sukiyaki cooking with premium Wagyu beef and vegetables Live demonstration of Japanese vegetable carving by a professional chef Three premium sake pairings with sukiyaki Use of kitchen studio and equipment All ingredients and materials for the workshop Recipe to take home One bottle of Kappodo’s original sake (tasted in the session) Multilingual sake information leaflet (upon request)

Important Information

• The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old, so participants in this experience must be aged 20 or over. This host cannot accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions. Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience begins.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund