No prior knowledge is required. The experience is designed to be intuitive and accessible for beginners.
Japanese Sake Tasting in Tokyo | Fine Craft & Private Art Space Experience
Sake changes with the vessel—
and when that vessel is an authentic work of Japanese fine craft, the experience deepens.
This experience takes place using artist-crafted vessels from the wanova collection,
within a quiet contemporary Japanese art space in Tokyo.
Some of these vessels include works by Living National Treasure artists,
offering a rare opportunity to encounter museum-level craftsmanship through direct use.
Your guide is Mako Yamamoto,
youngest finalist of the 6th World Kikizakeshi Competition (2025),
a certified kikizakeshi (professional sake sommelier).
By tasting the same sake across a wine glass, OCHOCO, SAKAZUKI, and handcrafted GUINOMI, you will discover how material, form, and craftsmanship shape aroma and perception.
This is not a standard tasting.
It is a composed encounter—between sake, craft, and space.
Choose Your Experience
Two ways to experience sake, craft, and space — each offering a different level of depth and intimacy.
① Group Session (Japanese)
A small-group experience designed for shared discovery. Enjoy sake tasting with fine craft vessels in a relaxed, curated setting.
This program is exclusively for Residents in Japan. Operated in Japanese only.
View Group Session in Japanese
② Private Encounter — Meet the SENSEI（English）
A private, fully tailored experience designed around your interests.Your SENSEI will curate a session specifically for you—
selecting rare sake, including limited or hard-to-access bottles,and preparing a setting with museum-level vessels, including works by Living National Treasure artists.
The experience unfolds at your pace, with deeper insight into sake, craft, and Japanese aesthetics.
No two encounters are the same.
This is not a program, but a composition.
Location / 場所
wanova TOKYO
Ages / ご参加可能年齢
20-
Duration / 所要時間
①Guided Session 90min. / ②Meet the SENSEI 180min.
Max of group / 参加人数（上限）
-
Start time / 開始時刻
-
Languages / 言語
①Guided Session Japanese only / ②Meet the SENSEI English Available
Accessibility / バリアフリー
-
Price / 参加費
①Guided Session ¥4,500JPY per person / ②Meet the SENSEI $980USD per group
FAQ
Do I need prior knowledge of sake to join?
What kind of sake will be served?
Three carefully selected sake will be served, chosen to highlight differences in aroma and flavor.
What kind of vessels are used?
For the Guided Session, we use artist-crafted vessels from kilns across Japan.
For Meet the SENSEI, the experience is elevated with museum-level pieces, including works by leading contemporary artists and Living National Treasure artists.
Where is the experience held?
The experience is held in a quiet contemporary Japanese art space in Roppongi. The exact location is shared upon booking.
Is the experience available in English?
The Guided Session is conducted in Japanese.
For Meet the SENSEI, the experience can be offered in English.
In some cases, AI translation may be used to support clarity and ensure accurate communication.
Can I join alone?
Yes, solo participants are welcome.
Can I purchase the vessels?
Some pieces may be available for purchase. Details can be discussed during the session.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation is possible with prior notice. Full details will be provided upon booking.
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Roppongi, TOKYO