4 Tokyo Whisky Tours, from First Dram to Last

1.Japanese Whisky Hunting《HIGH-QUALITY-ONLY》Rare Tasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $110Our pick

Meet your host 10 seconds from Yoyogi-Uehara Station for a relaxed tasting of around 10 Japanese whiskies from across Japan. Dan, Shugo, Yukata, and Hayato guide the session, adjusting pours to your tastes while explaining whisky history, current brands, and food pairings. Japanese snacks, dessert, soft drinks, photos, and a surprise souvenir are included.

“Dan showed us and let us sample a wide range of Japanese whiskeys so it was quite informative. We found a couple of new favorites and will definitely look for them when we get back home”

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2.GoldenGai Daytime JapanWhisky BeginnersSession w/FemaleBartender

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $224

Spend about two hours in a small Golden Gai bar with hosts such as Ryo and Takako, tasting popular and rare Japanese whiskies. An interpreter helps with questions, while snacks, a light meal, and different whisky styles are included. You can also request music for the session.

“What a fabulous time with Ryo and Takako. The hosts and the whiskeys were amazing. They shared so much information about the surrounding area and about distilleries across Japan. The whiskeys were served in a couple different styles to compliment each one. I highly recommend this experience to all fans of bourbon and whiskey.”

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3.Hidden Gem Food & Whiskey Night Tour near Roppongi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $156

Start at 5 p.m. with guides Ellen and Joon in Azabujuban, the neighborhood between Roppongi and Tokyo Tower. Over four hours, visit three izakayas, restaurants, and bars for yakitori, wagyu, sashimi, oden, local snacks, and five 15 ml Japanese whiskey tastings. The group is limited to 10 people, with dinner and two additional drinks included.

“Ellen was a treasure. Sweet, personable, fun, knowledgeable, and we enjoyed swapping stories. We learned a lot, walked a lot, and saw lot of things off the beaten path. She has some wonderful personal connections w the locals. The food was very well prepared and tasty. The whisky session w the bar owner was very informative and quite enjoyable!”

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4.Tokyo: Mt. Fuji 5th St. & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $87Best value

Ride from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s road-accessible 5th Station, Oishi Park, and Suntory’s Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum. You’ll have about two hours at the distillery for exhibits, shopping, food, and optional tastings. English, Chinese, and Japanese guides lead the day. Guide Davide has earned special praise for his engaging stories.

“Our guide Davide was amazing, he knows his stuff and had so many interesting stories”

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