Hokkaido sake tasting experience
So much sake, so little time Three buzzy, boozy, brilliant hours in Sapporo
Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in Danish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
In front of the Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Centre located in JR Sapporo StationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
100% private and personalised experience
3 hours with your host
4-6 drinks from a local recommended place (Sake, Whiskey, high balls or local craft-beer)
One small dish to share or bar snack
Authentic local insider knowledge and insights
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
What’s Excluded:
Food and drinks additional to the ones included in the experience
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
A spot to take a nap after all that sake
What makes it special
Key Highlights:
- Indulge in the sake, beer and liquor that are part of Hokkaido’s rich culture
- Take the experience at your pace, savoring 6 tastings over 3 hours with classic snack pairings like gyoza dumplings to keep you going
- Flit between izakaya, sake shops and museums where you learn a little about the sake making process as you sample
- Taste sake from different regions, different ages and at different temperatures – all in the name of discovery, of course!
- Get your hosts recommendations on other sake-lover appropriate places and activities in Sapporo