Ishikawa / Kanazawa

Ishikawa in a Glass: Local Sake Tasting with a Golden Twist in Higashi Chaya

Approx. ¥4,400 / guestParticipants: 1–10
Culture ExperienceInsta-worthyLocal CuisineFood Culture

  • Time of day

    AM, PM

  • Maximum Participants

    Up to 10 people

  • Languages

    Japanese, English

  • Meeting place

    Higashiyama Shuraku

Overview

Ishikawa is one of Japan's great sake regions. It's home to the Noto Toji, one of the country's four legendary guilds of master brewers, and its pure snowmelt water flows down from Mount Hakusan.

Hidden in the lattice-fronted streets of Higashi Chaya, Higashiyama Shuraku carries more than 100 sakes from breweries across Ishikawa, from household names to rare bottles you won't find outside the prefecture.

Belly up to the standing bar on the ground floor, Japan's classic kaku-uchi style, and enjoy a tasting flight of 3 local sakes. Compare how each one differs, from crisp and dry to rich and savory to fruity and floral, and find the style that suits you best. The staff are happy to share the story behind every bottle.

Afterward, relax upstairs on tatami, or take home a bottle of your new favorite.

Why you'll love it:

  • Taste 3 sakes from across the prefecture in one stop, no brewery-hopping needed
  • Discover your personal sake style with help from local staff
  • Fits easily into a stroll around Higashi Chaya, and Fumuroya is right next door

Operated by

Ishikawa Locals Network

Locals available to lead this activity

These Locals have trained for this activity. Your Locals is assigned after you request to book.

What's included

  • Guided Experience
  • Local insights and insider tips
  • Food and drink

A tasting flight of 3 Ishikawa sakes and guidance from staff.

Not included

  • Transportation fee
  • Other personal expenses

Hotel pick-up by a local guide (additional fee; transportation and other costs extra), additional drinks, snacks, bottles to take home, and transportation.

What happens after you request

  1. 1

    Send your request

    Pick your dates and party size and send a request. No payment yet.

  2. 2

    Decide the details together

    Chat with the Locals to work out the date, plan, and final price together.

  3. 3

    Pay securely

    Once confirmed, pay through a secure link to lock in your booking.

  4. 4

    Enjoy your experience

    Meet your Locals host on the day and enjoy. You can leave a review afterwards.

For cancellation fees, see our Cancellation Policy.

Meeting point

Higashiyama Shuraku

1-25-5 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831

Inside Higashi Chaya District, next door to Fumuroya. Show your WOW U booking at the counter on the ground floor.

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Things to know

Participants must be 20 years or older (Japan's legal drinking age). Please bring photo ID.
Hotel pick-up available: a local guide can meet you at your hotel and walk you to the shop. An additional fee applies, and transportation and other costs are extra. Just let us know when you book.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drive after this experience.
The sake selection changes with the season.

Have a special request? Don't hesitate to ask us. We're happy to help make your visit to Kanazawa unforgettable.

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Est. total (tax incl.) ¥4,400

1 guest

Frequently asked questions

Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Higashiyama Shuraku. Inside Higashi Chaya District, next door to Fumuroya. Show your WOW U booking at the counter on the ground floor.
What languages is this activity available in?
This activity is available in Japanese, English.
How many people can join?
This activity can be booked for 1 to 10 guests.
How much does it cost and what is included?
The price is about ¥4,400 per guest (tax included). Included: Guided Experience, Local insights and insider tips, Food and drink. A tasting flight of 3 Ishikawa sakes and guidance from staff. Not included: Transportation fee, Other personal expenses. Hotel pick-up by a local guide (additional fee; transportation and other costs extra), additional drinks, snacks, bottles to take home, and transportation.
Who runs this activity?
This activity is run by Ishikawa Locals Network. Locals who can lead it: Kaede Fukushima, kayo fukatani, takuya kitamura, Tomoko Sasaki.
What is the cancellation policy?
For bookings that do not require tickets, the cancellation fee is 30% of the price when cancelled 30 days or more before the date, 50% for 14-29 days before, 80% for 7-13 days before, and 100% from 6 days before onwards (including no-shows). Activities that require tickets cannot be cancelled. See the cancellation policy
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.