Certified Sake Sommelier® course

Sake Sommelier Course

An intensive course covering the fundamentals of Japanese sake — brewing, history, and professional tasting technique. On the final day you complete a practical tasting assessment and a written examination. Successful participants receive the official Sake Sommelier Certification from the Sake Sommelier Association.

A very small group

Maximum 3 participants. Most of our courses run with one or two students, so the teaching is close to private tuition. You set the pace, and every question gets answered.

Dates and location arranged around you

We run sessions roughly twice a month, and we schedule them to suit the people attending. Tell us the dates that work for you and we will do our best to match them.

Locations: Fukuoka, Oita or Kyoto. If you would prefer somewhere else in Japan, please ask.

Format: 3 days (10:00–16:00), or 2 days intensive (9:00–17:00) if you are short of time.

What is included

• Course materials
• Certification examination (written and practical)
• Registration fee and certification
• Sake Sommelier pin badge and digital certificate
• Comparative tasting of 30+ sake

How to book

Add the course to your cart and complete the payment. We will then contact you within 3 business days to agree the dates and the venue together.

If you would like to talk before booking, or you are enquiring for a group, please contact us first — we are happy to answer questions.