​​​Advance Your Sake Skills—and Your Career​

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The Certified Sake Sommelier course is designed for those who want to take their sake knowledge to the next level. Whether you're already working in the hospitality industry or simply passionate about sake, this immersive 2-day course gives you the tools to work professionally with sake and confidently educate others.

Created by the Sake Sommelier Association (SSA), the CSS course dives deeper into sake production, service, and tasting. You’ll explore advanced topics such as umami science, food pairing principles, and how to select, present, and serve sake across a range of settings.

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Upon completion, Certified Sake Sommeliers are eligible to participate as judges in international Sake Challenge competitions and may qualify for the prestigious Sake Sommelier of the Year award.

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What You’ll Learn

• History & Culture of Sake
• Sake Production Techniques
• Umami & Food Pairing Principles
• Sake Types & Classifications
• Serving Temperatures & Etiquette
• Sake Vessels
• How to Work with Sake (Retail & Hospitality)
• Guided Sake Tasting

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Course Details

Location: Jijisake, Asakusa, Tokyo
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (2-day course)
Exam: 45-minute written test + blind tasting (held one week later)
Standard Price: ¥95,000 (+10% tax)
🗓️ Next Course: November 8th & 9th, with the exam on November 15th

 

One thing to note: from this year, the Certified Sake Sommelier certificates are issued digitally. If you would like to receive a physical certificate, there will be an extra fee of 6,000 JPY.

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Private Bookings

Want a more personalized experience? The CSS course can be booked privately at the following rates:

• 1 person: ¥110,000 (¥95,000 + ¥15,000 private fee) + 10% tax

• 2 people: ¥205,000 total (¥190,000 + ¥15,000 private fee) + 10% tax

• Groups of 3 or more: ¥100,000 per person + 10% tax

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One thing to note: from this year, the Certified Sake Sommelier certificates are issued digitally. If you would like to receive a physical certificate, there will be an extra fee of 6,000 JPY.

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Please contact us to schedule a private course at your convenience.

Upon passing the exam, you will be awarded the official SSA certificate and lapel pin, recognizing you as a

Certified Sake Sommelier - a credential respected worldwide in the sake industry.