Have you ever felt like sake is hard to understand?
Not sure which one to try or how to enjoy it?

This hands-on sake tasting and cultural exchange event in Ikebukuro is the perfect introduction to the world of Japanese sake — guided by a certified sake expert.

🍶 Why Sake is So Fascinating (and Delicious!)

Your guide for this experience is a certified Sake Navigator.
With her warm, easy-to-understand explanations, you’ll dive into the diverse world of sake — where aroma, flavor, and temperature all change how it tastes.

🍶 What You’ll Experience

Taste 5–6 types of Japanese sake, from fruity to bold (covering the four classic flavor types: Kunshu, Soshu, Junshu, and Jukushu)
Hot sake tasting (Kanzake) – feel how temperature transforms flavor
Create your own original masu (wooden sake cup) using a brush pen (take it home as a souvenir!)
Enjoy light snacks that pair perfectly with sake
English-friendly – great for travelers and international guests
Manga artists and creatives may also join – a mix of art and tradition!

👘 Who Is This For?

Sake beginners or first-time drinkers
Travelers looking for a hands-on cultural experience
Anyone interested in meeting locals and creatives
Fans of Japanese culture, art, or manga
Solo travelers, couples, and small groups are all welcome!

🗓 Activity Details

📍 Location: Manga Dojo Tokyo (5-min walk from Ikebukuro East Exit)
📅 Date: Held occasionally on weekends (send us an inquiry!)
🕒 Duration: 2 hours
💴 Price: ¥8,800 (includes 5–6 sake tastings + snacks )/ per person if your group is more than 3people
¥13,200 (includes 5–6 sake tastings + snacks )/ per person if your group is 2people
¥26,400 (includes 5–6 sake tastings + snacks )/ per person if you are solo

🍺 Drinks: Beer and soft drinks available for ¥500 (optional)

🌍 A Cultural Experience That Connects People

This isn’t just a tasting — it’s a space where Japanese locals, international travelers, artists, and sake lovers come together.
Even if it’s your first time, you’ll feel welcome and leave with new knowledge, a unique souvenir, and maybe even a new friend or two.

Learn, taste, and connect — all through the art of Japanese sake.
Whether you’re curious about sake or just looking for a unique thing to do in Tokyo, this experience is for you.

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