Where can I taste Japanese wines in Tokyo? | 3grapes

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If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo and you love wine — real wine, the kind you enjoy tasting, talking about, and remembering — you might have already asked yourself this question:

Where can I actually taste Japanese wines in Tokyo?

Not sake.
Not whisky.
Wine. Made in Japan.

I visit Japan regularly (my sister lives there), and ever since I discovered Japanese wine, I’ve been constantly on the lookout for places where I could really explore it.

The problem? Most wine bars focusing on Japanese wine are run by Japanese teams who don’t always speak English. And when you don’t speak Japanese (guilty), it can be hard to understand what you’re tasting, where it comes from, or why it’s interesting.

Then I found 3grapes.
And honestly? It’s exactly the kind of place I had been looking for.

If you’re travelling to Tokyo and want to taste Japanese wine (not sake, not whisky), this guide introduces 3grapes, a wine bar and tasting space designed for visitors. Located in central Tokyo and open every day, 3grapes offers English-guided tastings where you discover five Japanese wines from different regions in about 75 minutes, with three experience levels (wine only, with food pairing, or with food pairing plus a handmade Japanese wine glass), as well as a short 15-minute tasting for travellers short on time. It’s an ideal place for European and French wine lovers who want to understand Japanese wine clearly, without pressure or technical jargon.

What exactly is 3grapes?

3grapes is a Japanese wine bar and tasting space in Tokyo, located in a central, tourist-friendly area of the city.

You’ll find it here : Japon, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya, Yoyogi, 3 Chome−38−12 Sangū Building , 1F (not far from the Meiji Park)

The team behind it is small (three people, actually — the name comes from three sisters originally, which instantly spoke to me):

• Anzu,
• François, who’s been living in Japan for 10 years,
• Alex, based in Japan for 4 years,

with one clear ambition: to make Japanese wine understandable, accessible and enjoyable — especially for visitors.

This is not a place where you feel lost, rushed, or intimidated.
It’s designed so you can:

• taste calmly
• ask questions
• and actually connect with what’s in your glass

And yes: the team speaks English, which makes all the difference.

The experiences: choose what fits your schedule

One of the strengths of 3grapes is how flexible the experience is.
You don’t need to reorganise your whole day around it.

When you go to book, you’ll see that there isn’t just one single tasting, but a few options built around the same core experience. The difference between them is simply what’s included alongside the wine.

The main Japanese wine tasting experience (3 levels)

You can see dates, prices and availability here

All three guided tastings are based on the same structure: a relaxed, English-guided introduction to Japanese wine, designed to help you understand what you’re tasting and why it matters.

What all three options include

No matter which level you choose, you’ll get:

• 5 quality Japanese wines
  A curated selection of Japanese wines, from fresh, mineral Koshu to more structured reds like Muscat Bailey A. The lineup changes with the seasons and showcases different regions and grape varieties from across Japan.
• Guided tasting in English (about 75 minutes)
  The tasting is fully explained in English. You’ll learn about Japanese grapes, regions, climate, and winemaking — in a clear, accessible way, without technical overload.
• Time to enjoy the bar afterwards
  After the tasting, you’re free to stay, order extra glasses, relax, and talk.
• Access to the cellar
  You can browse their curated cellar and discover rare Japanese wines, with guidance from the team if you’d like to take a bottle home or back to your hotel.

What changes between the three levels

• Casual: Wine Tasting Experience (No Food Pairing)
  This is the simplest version: just the wines and the explanations.
  Choose this if you want to focus purely on tasting Japanese wine.
• Standard: Wine Tasting Experience with Food Pairing
  This includes everything above, plus Japanese small plates, designed to complement each wine and highlight local flavours.
  This is the option many people choose, as it adds another layer to the experience without making it heavy.
• Premium: Wine Tasting Experience with Food Pairing + Handcrafted Japanese Wine Glass
  This is the most complete version. Along with the food pairing, you also take home a handmade Japanese wine glass — a beautiful, practical souvenir that makes the experience last beyond your trip.

If you’re hesitating:

• Casual → if you want wine only
• Standard → the best balance for most travellers
• Premium → if you want something a bit more special (or a meaningful souvenir)

Use the code “DIANE” to get 10% off until 30/04!

See the guided tasting options at 3grapes

Short on time? There’s a quick tasting

If your Tokyo schedule is packed (and let’s be honest, it usually is), 3grapes also offers a quick Japanese wine tasting:

• 3 wines in 15 minutes

This option works incredibly well for:

• curious travellers
• people discovering Japanese wine for the first time
• anyone who wants a great experience without committing too much time

You can also simply:

• pop in for a single glass,
• or buy a bottle without tasting.

And yes — they’re open every day, which makes it easy to fit into a trip to Tokyo.

Use the code “DIANE” to get 10% off until 30/04!

See the quick tasting option

Why this place works so well for Europeans (and especially French wine lovers)

If you’re European — and even more if you’re French — wine is part of your culture.
And when you’re abroad, it can sometimes feel like something is missing.

What makes 3grapes special is that:

• it respects that wine culture,
• while opening the door to something new,
• without judgement or technical overload.

Many Europeans who pass through 3grapes leave:

• surprised by the quality of Japanese wines,
• reassured,
• and genuinely excited by what they’ve discovered.

A fun detail I loved: after visiting 3grapes, Europeans often leave with a bottle of Japanese wine rather than sake.
That says a lot.

Should you book a Japanese wine tasting at 3grapes in Tokyo?

You don’t need any prior knowledge of Japanese wine to enjoy this — curiosity is more than enough

Ask yourself these questions:

• Are you travelling to Tokyo?
• Do you enjoy wine and tasting experiences?
• Are you curious about Japanese wine but don’t know where to start?
• Do you want something clear, friendly, and well explained?

If the answer is yes to even one of these: 3grapes is absolutely worth booking.

Check availability and see which experience suits you

It’s not just a bar you stumble into.
It’s a place that can become one of those travel memories you talk about when you get back home.

And if Tokyo isn’t on your itinerary (yet)…

If reading this made you curious but Japan isn’t in your immediate plans, you can still explore Japanese wines.

I regularly organise Japanese wine tastings in France, either:

• by joining an existing tasting,
• or by creating a tailor-made experience for you, your friends or your company.

All the information is here:

Can’t go to Tokyo, let the Japanese wines come to you: book your spot with me!

Because sometimes, the journey starts with a glass — not a plane ticket.

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