Osaka · SAKE TASTING
The 8 best sake tastings you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Osaka Namba sake tasting with a former brewer, then cook your own takoyaki with wagyu and cheese. Small group, 2 hours.
“Momo-san put together a great evening of takoyaki and sake, very informative in educating about sake and sampling the different types. Overall a very fun experience.”
Osaka sake tasting plus a hands-on takoyaki cooking class with a small-group sommelier lesson and secret recipe.
“Sake tasting and takoyaki cooking with Momoko was a fantastic afternoon activity. Momoko is so lovely and knowledgeable, it was interesting to learn about the different types of sake. The addition of getting to make and eat some delicious takoyakis made this definitely a worthy experience. Highly recommend. Thank you Momoko!”
Osaka cooking class plus supermarket shopping and sake tasting, making niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza with small-group guidance.
“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”
4-hour Osaka cooking class with market visit, hands-on recipes for niku-sui, okonomiyaki and gyoza, plus sake tasting. Small group.
“Our instructor was Chie & she was amazing. She was so fun & friendly. She made it such an enjoyable experience for my friend group. A bonus was all the history she taught us about Japans different areas. The food was delicious! We really enjoyed going to the market prior to starting the class. You can tell that Chie really loves what she does and really enjoys teaching people. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!! Just book this experience!”
Walk Namba with Ryoko, sample izakaya food, taste sake, pray at Hozenji Temple, then sing at a local karaoke bar with drinks.
“This was our first day in Osaka, so we decided to join this bar hopping tour, and it was the perfect way to start our trip. All of the places the local guide took us to were amazing spots that we would never have found on our own. The food and drinks were delicious, and we really enjoyed learning about the local nightlife. The highlight was the final karaoke stop, where we had an incredible time singing together with local people. It was so much fun and truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!”
Osaka guided sake tasting with active brewer Yuki at Sake Pairing Bar Potan, sampling 7 sakes with pairings and a preference diagnosis.
“Yuki, the host, isn’t just a sake bar owner, he’s also an active sake brewer with real brewery experience. His explanations were super clear and easy to follow, even for someone like me who’s not very familiar about sake. The tasting taught me Read more”
Shop Osaka ingredients, cook izakaya classics, and sip sake in a small-group home-style class, ending with a take-home recipe pack.
“I arrived early at the meeting spot and she was there with waiting for me. Together we went grocery shopping and it was nice to experience shopping in Japan - everyone’s bags their own purchases unlike in America. The ingredients were verRead more”
Osaka 3-hour class to make Japanese otsumami, cook 6 courses, then pair them with three sakes, guided by Chef Yuki.
“I always try to book a cooking class when I travel and this was honestly one of the best classes I have done so far. Our chef made it all feel easy and relaxed as we learned to prepare tempura vegetables, grilled skewers with tender chicken Read more”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
