Craft Sake Shoten

This is an awesome Sake bar. Owner is very knowledgeable, atmosphere is friendly and light, and so many options! He chatted with us and recommended so many great bottles! Best place to go if you are looking to try some good sake and have a great time with good people! Highly recommend!!

Brian was an excellent host. So much knowledge on sake, and so willing to share his knowledge. We tasted quite a few different sake, and he dialed in what we preferred, then so us so variants too. He also does small plates of food which were very taste. His passion for sake is immense. Really worth a visit. Also, being an expat American, his English is perfect.

If you are into Japanese Sake (日本酒), this is a great place to go. If sake is new to you and you want to try some, go here! You can try many types from mainly small sake breweries. The recommendations I had were all very good. The system is very simple: all sake have same price per glass. It’s also easy to get in contact with other customers. Most of them are sake lovers. For sure a place to have fun and delicious sake! No entry/table charge.

Hidden Gem Sake University away from the crowded touristy Tokyo scene . We grilled Brian with gizzilion questions regarding the Art of Sake Distillation. He calmly answered all of our questions while pouring and explaining the difference between different bottles . What a lovely experience . Give yourself all day to enjoy the shopping on the way to the meeting location . Loved it . Thank You Brian

Great atmosphere with very friendly community of people who love to enjoy craft sake together. Brian is an amazing host and made us feel so welcome. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand sake better and to get some travelling tips from people who live in Yokohama.

Brian was a welcoming, knowable, and entertaining host. We drank and learned all about sake. We were guided through the afternoon by Brian who explained what we were tasting and why he found each choice interesting. Highly recommended! Easy commute from Tokyo too!

This bar is a real gem for anyone looking to discover the world of sake. Whether you're new to the art of sake or already a savory enthusiast, you'll find what you're looking for thanks to a wonderful selection and the expert advice of the owner, who takes the time to share his knowledge. 🙂 The owner is American.

We had a wonderful experience. The owner walked us through a wide range of sake and sake styles from small producers all over the region. He was patient with our questions and genuinely interested in our reactions to each sake. I would certainly come back the next time I’m in Yokohama.