FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCES

Japanese Whisky Tasting Experience at Local Whisky Bar

DURATION 2 Hours
LOCATION Chuo, Tokyo
AGE 20+
From ¥23,900 / person
Japanese Whisky Tasting Experience at Local Whisky Bar
The Experience

Discover Japanese whisky in a local Ginza bar

Japanese whisky has earned international recognition while many sought-after aged bottles have become increasingly difficult to find. This guided tasting offers a more accessible way to experience a selection of Japanese whiskies without purchasing full bottles.

Spend the evening at a local whisky bar with your English-speaking guide, learning about different labels, aging styles, and the characteristics that distinguish Japanese whisky while experiencing the atmosphere of a Tokyo bar.

Experience Highlights

A guided introduction to Japanese whisky

01

Taste a rotating whisky selection

Sample approximately 4–5 short glasses of Japanese whisky, depending on availability at the bar.

02

Learn what sets Japanese whisky apart

Explore differences between labels, aging styles, and the characteristics of Japanese whisky with your English-speaking guide.

03

Experience a local Ginza whisky bar

Enjoy the atmosphere of a Tokyo bar and communicate with the bartender with assistance from your guide.

04

Discover rare pours when available

Some rare or aged Japanese whisky may be available for separate purchase at the bar, depending on current stock.

Plan Your Experience

Build Your Evening

Enjoy the Japanese Whisky Tasting on its own, or begin earlier with an optional food or sightseeing experience before continuing to the 7:30 PM whisky tasting

7:30 PM–9:30 PM

Main Experience: Japanese Whisky Tasting

Spend two hours at a local whisky bar in Ginza with your English-speaking guide and taste approximately 4–5 Japanese whiskies, depending on availability.
From ¥23,900. Exact pricing is shown in the booking calendar according to the number of participants.
5:00 PM–7:30 PM

Optional · Before: Adventurous Japanese Food Tour

Begin the evening with a private food tour through Yurakucho and Ginza, combining familiar Japanese favorites with more adventurous local delicacies such as fugu and horse meat.
Explore the Adventurous Japanese Food Tour →
5:00 PM–7:30 PM

Optional · Before: Yurakucho Food Tour

Explore Yurakucho’s local food alleys with your guide and enjoy multiple tastings at local restaurants and pubs before continuing to the whisky tasting.
Additional drinks, admission fees, and optional costs are not included.
Tokyo Sightseeing

Optional · Before: Tokyo Custom Day Tour

Spend part of the day exploring Tokyo with a private English-speaking guide before continuing to the whisky tasting in Ginza. Choose from the available tour durations and enjoy a customizable sightseeing experience based on your interests and preferred areas of the city.
Private & Customizable · 4-Hour (Half Day) or 6-Hour
Explore the Tokyo Custom Day Tour →

Optional experiences are subject to availability. Select the available add-on option you prefer when booking.

What’s Included

Included & Not Included

Included

  • • Japanese whisky tasting — approximately 4–5 glasses, depending on availability
  • • English-speaking guide
  • • Service fees and taxes
  • • Photo opportunities
  • • Local whisky bar experience

Not Included

  • • Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • • Rare aged whisky or additional pours purchased separately at the bar
  • • Gratuities, optional
  • • Optional pre-whisky experiences unless selected

Adding another experience?
If a food tour or Tokyo Custom City Tour is selected, the inclusions and exclusions for that selected booking option apply in addition to the whisky tasting.

Before You Go

Good to Know

Age Requirement

Guests must be 20 years or older to participate in the whisky tasting. A passport or identification card may be required as proof of age at the bar.

Location

The experience takes place in Ginza, Tokyo. Detailed meet-up information will be provided after booking.

Availability

Available every day except holidays. The whisky tasting is scheduled from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Local Bar Experience

This experience takes place at a local whisky bar only and does not include a distillery tour.

Smoking

The bar or other establishments used for the experience may allow smoking. This tour is not recommended for guests who are sensitive to smoke in an enclosed environment.

Whisky Selection

The whisky selection varies according to availability. Specific brands, labels, vintages, and rare aged whiskies cannot be guaranteed.

Arrival & Late Entry

The guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled.

Booking Information

Booking & Cancellation

Payment
All bookings are payable via Stripe (Booking Checkout) or Flywire.
Confirmation Timing
Confirmations regarding your booking will be sent at least 10 days before your activity date.
Cancellation Policy

Standard Cancellation Policy

  • 20 days or less before the event: 25% cancellation fee
  • 14 days or less before the event: 50% cancellation fee
  • 7 days or less before the event: 100% cancellation fee
Tokyo Custom Tour Add-on
Please note that any Tokyo Custom Tour add-on included in your booking follows the Moderate Cancellation Policy.
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