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Sake

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Sake

Japanese rice wine — breweries, regions, tastings, food pairings.

What to Eat With Sake on a Trip to Japan

May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan
FoodWhat to Eat With Sake on a Trip to JapanThe first time I really understood sake pairing, I was sitting at the counter of a tiny seven-seat kappo in…23 min read
Categories Food, Sake

Can You Day-Trip a Sake Brewery from Tokyo?

May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan
CitiesCan You Day-Trip a Sake Brewery from Tokyo?Can you day-trip a sake brewery from Tokyo and actually be back in Shinjuku for dinner? Yes, and you do…26 min read
Categories Cities, Sake

A Drinker’s Guide to Kyoto’s Bars and Breweries

May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan
CitiesA Drinker’s Guide to Kyoto’s Bars and BreweriesThe brewer at Matsumoto Shuzo poured the first cup, watched my face, and said: “Kyoto sake is not Niigata sake.…29 min read
Categories Cities, Sake

Sake in Japan: A Drinker’s Travel Guide

May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan
SakeSake in Japan: A Drinker’s Travel GuideAsk for sake in Japan and you'll often get a slightly puzzled look. The word doesn't mean what you think…23 min read
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Tours & tastings we’ve reviewed

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★ 5.01-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in NaganoFrom $151
★ 5.03-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & PairingsFrom $84
★ 4.9Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day TripFrom $1358 - 12 hours
★ 5.0Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food PairingFrom $873 hours
★ 5.0Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking TourFrom $98
★ 5.01.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings & PairingsFrom $68
★ 5.0Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in TokyoFrom $79
★ 5.0Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)From $72

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