【Where to Buy Japanese Sake in Asakusa】Top 5 Liquor Shops for Sake, Whisky & Wine

Find a Perfect Bottle in Asakusa — From Premium Sake to Japanese Whisky and Natural Wine

Asakusa is best known for Senso-ji Temple and the lively streets around Kaminarimon, but the neighborhood is also a hidden paradise for sake lovers, whisky hunters, and wine enthusiasts.

If you’re looking for a unique bottle you can’t find back home—or a special souvenir that captures the taste of Japan—Asakusa offers several excellent liquor shops with curated selections and friendly service for international visitors.

Here are five carefully selected shops where you can buy Japanese sake, whisky, craft spirits, and natural wine. Some even offer standing tastings (kaku-uchi) so you can sample before you buy.

Sake-no-Daimasu – Main Store (Asakusa)

Address: 4-22-9 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Hours:
Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00 (Wed until 16:00)
Sun & Holidays 11:00–19:00

600+ bottles: Japanese sake, wine, shochu, craft beer – guided by experts
Founded in 1930, Sake-no-Daimasu is a long-established local favorite located behind Senso-ji in the quieter “Kannon-ura” area. The shop carries over 200 types of sake, alongside Japanese whisky, wine, shochu, craft beer, and limited-edition bottles directly sourced from breweries across Japan.

What makes it especially great for travelers:
English-speaking staff
A standing tasting space where you can drink what you buy
Rare labels selected by sommeliers and certified kikizakeshi
Recommended: Premium sake like Nabeshima from Saga—often difficult to find outside Japan.

Sake-no-Daimasu – Kaminarimon Branch

Address: 1-2-8 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Hours:
Mon, Thu, Fri: 14:00–22:30
Sat/Sun/Holidays: 12:00–22:30
Closed: Tue & Wed

Right by Kaminarimon Gate — easy-access sake bar & liquor shop
Just a 30-second walk from Kaminarimon Gate, this shop is ideal for sightseeing travelers.
Like the main store, it offers kaku-uchi (standing bar) so you can sample sake, wine, or craft beverages before purchasing.

Perfect for visitors:
Credit cards, e-money, and QR payment accepted
Wide selection of sake you can enjoy like a mini sake bar
Great for a quick drink between sightseeing stops

Yui Saketen

Address: 2-16-7 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access: 3 min walk from TX Asakusa Station
Hours: 11:00–21:00 (Closed Tue)

A Friendly Sake Shop with Tasting Space
Beginner-friendly sake shop produced by former NMB48 member Yui Takano
Yui Saketen aims to make the world of Japanese sake approachable and fun, especially for beginners and international visitors. The selection focuses on:

Small-batch breweries
Young master brewers
Women-led breweries
Trendy & limited-edition sake

There is also a standing tasting area, and staff happily explain sake flavor profiles—even for those who are brand new to Japanese alcohol.
Recommended: The shop’s collaboration sake “Abe to Yui to,” available only here.

Sakasho Masukou

Address: 2-19-9 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access: 279 m from TX Asakusa Station
Hours: Mon–Sat 13:00–19:00 (Closed Sun & Holidays)

Specialty Shochu & Japanese Ingredients
Shochu-focused shop loved by locals near Kappabashi Kitchen Street
Masukou is a “hidden gem” located near the famous Kappabashi kitchenware district.

This boutique shop is known for:
Hard-to-find shochu labels
Select sake & wine
Organic Japanese condiments (soy sauce, vinegar, etc.)
It’s perfect for foodies who love pairing drinks with Japanese ingredients or want unique souvenirs beyond alcohol.

Recommended: Rare regional shochu and specialty condiments for cooking back home.

Sagamiya Honten

Address: 2-3-12 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access: 2–5 min walk from all Asakusa stations
Hours:
Weekdays: 11:30–14:30 / 16:00–23:00
Weekends/Holidays: 11:30–23:00

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For over 130 years, Sagamiya has served Asakusa as a respected liquor merchant. Today, the shop is especially popular among natural wine fans, offering direct imports from France, Italy, Germany, and Austria.
They also stock premium Japanese sake, making it easy to compare Japan’s traditional alcohol with Europe’s artisanal wines.

Recommended: Beginner-friendly natural wines explained clearly by knowledgeable staff.

Summary

Bringing home a bottle of Japanese sake or whisky is one of the best souvenirs from Tokyo.

These five Asakusa liquor shops offer:
・Great access from major tourist spots
・Unique alcohol selections not found in typical duty-free stores
・Tasting counters and friendly staff
・A comfortable environment for international visitors
Whether you’re searching for Japanese whisky, rare sake, natural wine, or shochu, you’re sure to find a bottle worth taking home.

On your next visit to Asakusa, add these shops to your travel list and discover “your one perfect bottle.