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Read MoreTalk to the brewer and enjoy the taste. A tasting experience where you can enjoy the appeal of sake with all five senses.
1 hr
2700 yen/person
Read MoreTalk to the brewer and enjoy the taste. A tasting experience where you can enjoy the appeal of sake with all five senses.
1 hr
From 22,000-44,000 yen
Customer testimonials
I learned that even within the same brewery, there can be such a difference in taste.
I participated in a sake tasting experience at Wakabayashi Brewery with a friend. Round tables lined the quaint Japanese-style room, and a wide selection of sake with stylish labels. It was a truly wonderful space. The sake tasting was based on choosing five sakes from nine varieties. I was thrilled to find my favorite, with its vibrant, tangy flavor! I also learned how much flavor can vary, even within the same brewery. The Fuji apple juice they sell here is also surprisingly delicious. The current owner is the fifth generation, having returned to his hometown from Tokyo to take over the brewery. After hearing his thoughts, the sake I enjoyed was exceptional. There are also materials in English, so I think overseas visitors will also enjoy it. This is a wonderful brewery that alcohol lovers should definitely visit!
K.F., Okinawa Prefecture, male
I was able to hear a relaxed talk about sake brewing face-to-face.
"I was able to sit down and listen to the master brewer talk about sake brewing in a relaxed atmosphere, and I was able to learn about sake in a comfortable setting. The handouts with easy-to-understand illustrations of how sake is made helped me understand what he was saying even more. After hearing about what Wakabayashi Brewery values in sake brewing and the unique flavors, I was able to drink the sake while paying attention to the texture and flavor differences, which was a valuable experience. You can't really understand the commitment each brewery makes unless you talk to the master brewer, and listening has made me love Wakabayashi Brewery's sake even more."
Y.W. Kanagawa Prefecture, female
Being able to choose from five different types of alcohol was appealing.
After the brewer's master brewer gave us a clear explanation of the sake-making process, it was time for tasting. There were a whopping nine types of sake on display. The appealing thing was being able to choose five of them for myself. Even though it was summer, four of the types were unfiltered, which excited me as a fan of unpasteurized sake. After familiarizing my palate with the basics of Tsukiyoshino sake with the classic and best-selling "Dry Junmai Aka," I savored the four types to my heart's content. The one that particularly impressed me was the "Junmai Ginjo Midori Yamakei Nishiki," which had a good balance of sweetness and acidity and an excellent finish. I bought some on my way home. The remaining three sakes also had sophisticated flavors, and I realized Tsukiyoshi's fan base is growing. I'll definitely return in a different season!
H.Y., Chiba Prefecture, male
In the traditional Japanese room, we were given a detailed explanation of the history of Wakabayashi Brewery, the sake brewing process, and their thoughts on sake.
"My husband and I planned a trip to visit sake breweries in Ueda and Matsumoto, and visited for a sake tasting experience. In the traditional Japanese room, we were first given a detailed explanation of Wakabayashi Brewery's history, the sake brewing process, and their philosophy on sake. After that, we chose five types of sake to taste, but in the end we were able to enjoy all of them (which we shared as a couple) and were very satisfied. Every one was delicious and it was difficult to choose, but we ended up purchasing two sakes that we particularly liked. We were told that there is a store in Kawasaki where you can purchase them, so we will definitely visit there. I heard that sake tasting experiences have only just begun, so if you have any acquaintances traveling to Ueda, I would definitely recommend it."
A.K. Kanagawa Prefecture Female