Sake Experiences
Meet Japanese Culture and History Through Sake
Sake is more than a beverage—it’s a reflection of Japan’s culture, history, and regional traditions.
Our Sake Experiences give guests the opportunity to explore breweries across Japan, enjoying locally brewed sake alongside historic architecture, regional cuisine, and curated local experiences. Tours include accommodation, transport, meals, and are conducted in English, making them accessible and seamless for overseas visitors. For those who cannot travel to the countryside, we also offer tasting experiences in cities such as Tokyo, providing an accessible gateway into the world of sake.
Regional Cultural Immersion Through Sake
Exclusive Brewery Visits
Step behind the scenes at sake breweries that are not open to the public, and experience firsthand the craft and tradition of Japan’s most celebrated breweries.
Local Stay Experiences
Immerse yourself in sake culture at historic hotels, where you can connect with the local heritage and traditions that shape Japan’s regional identities.
Local Dining Experiences
Pair regional sake with local cuisine at renowned restaurants, savouring flavours that highlight the unique connection between sake and Japanese gastronomy.
Sake Tasting Sessions
Learn about sake through guided tasting sessions designed to deepen your understanding of its diverse styles, production techniques, and regional distinctions.
Tailored Programs for Every Level of Knowledge
Personalised Tour For Beginners
Explore local regions through sake culture with tourism-focused experiences that introduce you to the richness of Japan’s breweries, history, and cuisine.
Professional Study Tour For Advanced Learners
Travel with sake professionals to gain practical, hands-on knowledge about sake brewing, regional traditions, and techniques - insights that cannot be learned from textbooks.
Professional Study Tour For Professionals
Designed for industry professionals, these tours provide expert-level education and immersive brewery experiences to foster deep understanding and international sake advocacy.
Packages & Destinations
2-Night, 3-Day Packages
Destinations: Yamagata, Gunma, Nagano, Nagaoka
Day Trip Packages
Greater Tokyo Area: Kanagawa
Why Choose Sake Experiences?
Partnerships with Breweries
From centuries-old, long-established breweries to innovative new producers, our tours connect guests with the pioneers shaping Japan’s sake industry today.
Expert-Led Programs
Tours are guided by CEO Ojima of Story of Sake, who brings executive experience and extensive expertise in sake quality design, providing insights across the entire brewing process, from management to production.
Extensive Industry Network
Ojima leverages his unique background as a lawyer trained at an international Magic Circle firm and licensed in both travel operations and sake distribution, providing guests unparalleled access to Japan’s sake world.
Embark on a Journey of Taste,
Tradition, and Culture.
Whether you are a curious traveller, an advanced learner, or a sake professional, our Sake Experiences offer an unforgettable opportunity to connect with Japan through its most iconic drink.
