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Japanese 10 Whisky Tasting with 5 Snacks in Tokyo

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Activity provider: 株式会社G.O.A.T.
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2-hour tour in Tokyo, including Japanese whisky tasting of approximately 10 varieties and 5 types of Japanese snacks. Run by 株式会社G.O.A.T., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • 甲州ビル
  • Runs 2 hours
  • Japanese whisky tasting of approximately 10 varieties
  • 5 types of Japanese snacks
  • Introduction to Japanese whisky culture
  • Guided tasting experience

Japanese 10 Whisky Tasting with 5 Snacks in Tokyo: Key Facts

PriceFrom $89.5 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience from Tokyo, built around 甲州ビル. It is run by 株式会社G.O.A.T., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo is the largest city on earth by metropolitan population and it is best seen as a set of neighbourhoods on the Yamanote loop line rather than one place. Asakusa has Senso-ji, the city's oldest temple, and Nakamise's shopping lane; Shibuya has the scramble crossing and Shinjuku the bars of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho; Harajuku is Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine's forest; Akihabara is electronics and anime; Ginza is department stores and sushi counters. Everything runs on time and the last trains are around midnight. Cash still matters in small restaurants, an IC card covers every train and bus, and tipping is not done anywhere.

The price covers Japanese whisky tasting of approximately 10 varieties, 5 types of Japanese snacks, Introduction to Japanese whisky culture, Guided tasting experience and Opportunity to share experiences and recommendations with. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

西新宿甲州ビル. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with 株式会社G.O.A.T. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

西新宿甲州ビル

甲州ビル

Whiskey tasting (2 hours)

Includes

  • Japanese whisky tasting of approximately 10 varieties
  • 5 types of Japanese snacks
  • Introduction to Japanese whisky culture
  • Guided tasting experience
  • Opportunity to share experiences and recommendations with other participants
  • Recommendations for local bars and nightlife

Important information

Meeting point

西新宿甲州ビル

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $89.5
$89.5
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 11 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Traci
September 14, 2026

This was a great experience for my wife and I. Today we learned some interesting facts about Japanese whiskey and what snakes are typically paired with them. We leaned a little bit about our guide - not sure how to spell her name - and she was very friendly and worked with us not knowing the Japanese language. Her English was very good. We would wholeheartedly recommend this experience if you love whiskey. Thank you for making this a good experience for us and we wish you much success!

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Randy
July 22, 2026

This was an amazing experience. The bartender was knowledgeable and very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Geoff
July 19, 2026

Don’t miss this. A great experience sampling Japan’s best whiskies with knowledgeable and interesting hosts. I loved the atmosphere and the opportunity to share the experience with others who like a wee dram.

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Fabien
August 23, 2026

Amazing experience! Thank you Madoka for showing us a glimpse of the japanese culture and letting us discover a variety of japanese whisky!

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Maria
August 10, 2026

Our experience was fantastic and informative with casual talk to historical stories how whiskey was made, this is a must do outing.

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Rochelle
August 4, 2026

Was a great experience. Great selection and very knowledgeable. 100% recommend.

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Benjamin
July 8, 2026

Whiskey tasting was amazing! Bartenders were really friendly and fun. Definitely a MUST visit bar. They were also really cool and let us hop on aux 😎

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Traveller
August 5, 2026

the best part was definetly not only the whiskys and snacks paired with,but the host madoka made it a way more interesting and fun experience from interesting facts about the whiskies b to just interesting run to talk to. can really reccommend!!!

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Chantanelle
June 24, 2026

This tour was one of the highlights of our Tokyo trip! The hosts were so kind and friendly and we enjoyed chatting with them as much as the whiskey and snacks :) While I had my favorites (the Chita whiskey and shark cartilage in plum sauce snack), everything was enjoyable to try.

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Alice
August 5, 2026

Maduka hat uns toll durch die Whiskys geführt. Sie hatte gute Hinweise und die Whiskys waren tatsächlich alle verschieden vom Geschmacksprofil, sodass jeder einen Einblick in die Vielfalt japanischer Whiskys bekommen und seinen Favoriten finden kann. Die Snacks waren sehr interessant, manchmal ist es vielleicht nicht der persönliche Geschmack, aber es ist toll die Vielfalt zu probieren. Wenn man etwas absolut nicht mochte, hat sich Maduka eine Alternative einfallen lassen. Danke für den kurzweiligen Nachmittag.

Frequently Asked Questions

西新宿甲州ビル
Yes, if you tell us when you book rather than on the day. Dashi, the fish stock, is in almost everything, so vegetarian and vegan need to be named specifically and the host will plan a kombu-based version. Halal-certified restaurants exist in the big cities but are fewer, so say so early.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Japanese whisky tasting of approximately 10 varieties, 5 types of Japanese snacks, Introduction to Japanese whisky culture, Guided tasting experience, Opportunity to share experiences and recommendations with other participants, Recommendations for local bars and nightlife
The duration of the Japanese 10 Whisky Tasting with 5 Snacks in Tokyo is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
Starting from$89.5