Welcome to Ginza Berlin!
Discover Europe's largest selection of Japanese craft spirits and sake. Since 2014, we have been traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun to import famous Japanese whiskey, exciting gin creations, and unusual liqueurs directly for you. And, of course, the classics: sake, shochu, and awamori!
Atelier Ginza - The center for Japanese drinking culture in Berlin
Atelier Ginza is open Thursdays to Saturdays from 15:00 to 18:30. You can not only buy whole bottles from us, but also enjoy many things on the spot. We always have several sakes and most spirits on tap. Atelier Ginza also hosts numerous tasting events. See you there!
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The perfect last-minute gift: Ginza Berlin gift cards
Christmas is just around the corner—and you still need a special gift? Don't worry: even if the deadline for on-time online shipping has already passed, we have the perfect last-minute solution for you. Give the gift of enjoyment, experience, and genuine craftsmanship. With a Ginza Berlin gift card, you can't go wrong:
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December 17, 2025
Opening hours at Atelier Ginza during the pre-Christmas period and on New Year's Eve
Looking for the perfect gift? Then come visit us at Atelier Ginza at Pfalzburger Straße 20! Browse our selection and let us advise you. And best of all, you can try many of our products right here in our store, so you don't have to buy a pig in a poke. By the way, we have extended our opening hours at Atelier Ginza in the week before Christmas.
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December 13, 2025
Tasting events at Atelier Ginza: Our dates until the end of June 2026!
Book your very special excursion into the world of Japanese spirits and sake. At each tasting, we present various distillates from different regions, from the southern tropical islands to the snowy mountains of northern Japan. You can also book an individual tasting event with us for groups of 6 or more!
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Jozen Mizuno is a fresh and pleasantly sparkling sake. It captivates with a beautiful rice aroma and an elegant umami. Fruity notes such as light banana are paired with a surprising...
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Japan and its 8 regions – a journey through diversity, contrasts, and culture
Japan is a country of contrasts: ultra-modern metropolises and centuries-old temples, snow-capped mountains and subtropical islands, tranquil Zen gardens and vibrant neon districts. To truly understand Japan, one should not view the country as a single entity, but rather as a mosaic of eight very different regions. Each of them has its own character, its own traditions—and its own unique highlights. A journey through Japan's regions is a journey through history, nature, and the present all at once.
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Between light and paper - Japan's lanterns and the silent magic of light
If you stroll through the narrow streets of Kyoto at night, you might hear the soft click of bicycle chains, the distant clink of dishes, and hanging above it all: round, cylindrical, sometimes oval shapes made of bamboo and paper that seem so delicate that you wonder how they can even withstand the wind and rain. These lanterns are called chochin and they are so commonplace in Japan that although they are everywhere, you rarely really notice them.
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