Sake tasting is a first-rate experience for connoisseurs — even more so when you have the perfect atmosphere to accompany it.
Tasting Menu
By reservation only
Walk-in is accepted for “Shopping Only” customers during business hours
Variety Sake Tasting Course
$20
- Sho Chiku Bai REI Junmai Daiginjo (15% ABV)
- Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama (15% ABV)
- Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai (15% ABV)
- Sho Chiku Bai SHO Ginjo Nigori (14% ABV)
- Your Choice* (HANA, YUKI, Plum)
By the Glass Offer
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40th Anniversary Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Aged Sake *Limited Edition* (2 oz) $10.00
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Sho Chiku Bai Hizo Koshu (1 oz) $6.00
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Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Junmai Daiginjo (2 oz) $8.00
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Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Daiginjo (2oz) $12.00
Hours
Opening Dates for 2024
- Thursday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm (March - October)
- Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm (November - February)
Closed on the Following Days:
- 1/2/25 (Thursday)
- 1/3/25 (Friday)
- 1/5/25 (Sunday)
Treasure From the Rice Paddy
Don M Hisaka, FAIA (1927-2013) - Architect
The Tasting Room, measuring 2,260 square feet, presents a light, airy ambiance. The architecture is a true work of art, constructed of Douglas Fir and granite-finished tile, infusing traditional Japanese beauty with a contemporary sense of space. The architect-designer Don Hisaka was exiled to an internment camp in World War II and rose to worldwide acclaim as an architect later in life.
Virtually all wood used inside the tasting room is reclaimed lumber, and the granite floor tiles contain glass recycled from sake, beer, whiskey and other bottles. The blue-glass tiled floor design is inspired by Japan’s rice paddies and reflects the name Takara, which means “treasure from the rice paddy.”
Susumu Shingu (1937 - ) - Sculptor
The kinetic sculpture that hangs from the high ceiling is another unique feature of the tasting room. This installation, named “Song of the Sky,” was created by Susumu Shingu, a prolific kinetic sculpture artist whose striking works of geometric and abstract shapes often convey the power, beauty, and balance of nature.
Visit us for premium sake in California
Located in Berkeley, CA, our American-based sake brewery provides one of the best things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area — savor indulgent flavors from a culture you’ve never experienced. As the number one sake company in the USA, we strive to provide unforgettable tastes that will enrich your culinary life. Call us for more information, or make a reservation for our next tasting session.
