Sapporo
Hokkaido sake tasting experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(9)
Hokkaido sake tasting experience
So much sake, so little time Three buzzy, boozy, brilliant hours in Sapporo
What makes this experience 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
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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 not included
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
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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
To truly appreciate Hokkaido culture, sake must be sampled – we don’t make the rules! So really, it would be wrong not to join a local insider in tasting some of the beverages that put Hokkaido on the map. You’ll sip on Kokushi Muso, one of Hokkaido’s most famous brands of sake, trying everything from Daiginjo-shu (high-quality sake) to seasonal, limited edition brews. At a local izakaya, try the iconic Chitosetsuru sake from the 150-year-old Nippon Seishu Brewery between bites of crispy yakitori (chicken skewers), or stock up on your own personal stash at the Chitosetsuru Sake Museum – part museum, part tasting room and part store (it even sells sake ice-cream) Need a break from sake? Hokkaido is also famous for its smooth, smoky whiskey.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Minh Thu,
Feb 2025
He showed me some cool places around Sapporo. He is also very enthusiastic and supportive. We had a wonderful tour!
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Reid,
Feb 2025
Essentially the best tour of my life. Karen welcomed us to some local spots and made us feel right at home, where we ate and drank all night. We ended up meeting a number of locals and had an absolutely amazing night. There literally is no better tour-guide than Karen.
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Trenton,
Dec 2024
This experience was well worth the investment. We tried several different sakes and had meaningful conversations as well.
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Chen,
Sep 2024
There will be a Japanese tour guide who will take you to a local shop for wine tasting, but it’s just about drinking, and there isn’t much introduction.
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Kerry,
Sep 2024
The tour was really great! Ryuki was wonderful and easy to talk to. We ate and drank a lot of delicious food and sake. I'd definitely recommend this tour for solo travelers like me.
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Lui Man Chi,
Jul 2024
The tour guide Emi is very attentive and kind, and the local wine she introduces is also very good. Rice wine knowledge is also interesting. The recommended authentic oyster bar is also delicious.
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