A luxurious journey through sake breweries and other gastronomic delights. The SAKE Star is designed to give participants an elegant taste of Japanese culture, with a focus on sake and other beverages such as shochu and green tea. This guided excursion provides participants with the opportunity to visit the best breweries in Japan, as well as enjoying fine dining in a number of restaurants. Accommodation and transport within Japan is provided. Alongside the wonders of sake, guests will be delighted by some of the most elegant and prestigious features of Japan’s mysterious culture.
All participants will receive a certificate & pin upon completion.
Meet the People Behind the Drink – 2026 Spring
Your journey is hosted by Cindy Bissig, a leading figure in the sake world — co-host of the Tokyo Sake Challenge and a luxury travel journalist — offering unparalleled access to Japan’s sake scene and high-end travel culture.
This unique combination ensures rare connections, insider access, and experiences unavailable to standard tours.
Each Sake Star journey is uniquely designed to reflect the interests and requests of our guests. While every itinerary is different, experiences may include:
・Private sake brewery visits, including locations rarely open to the public
・Curated encounters with brewers and cultural figures, offering personal insight into Japan’s sake world
・Gourmet dining experiences, featuring regional cuisine thoughtfully paired with sake
・A concierge-style journey, with flexibility and personal attention throughout
Duration: 5 days
First availability: Spring (dates on request)
Location: Kansai region (Shiga, Osaka, Hyogo)
Itinerary: Fully tailor-made
The specific cost will be provided when planning your Sake Star experience, based on the itinerary and dates requested. An estimate price, provided for guidance, is £5000/guest
