Nagoya Night Tour: Sake Tasting & Izakaya Hopping

5.0 (8 reviews) Nagoya, Japan
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover what a Japanese night out is really like. Rather than simply going out for drinks, this tour gives you a deeper look into how locals spend an evening in Nagoya. With a Certified Sake Expert as your guide, you’ll visit both a retro yokocho-style alley and a modern izakaya, discovering two sides of Japan’s drinking culture in one night.

Tour Highlights:
- Experience Nagoya’s nightlife in an authentic and memorable way
- Visit two different types of izakaya in one evening
- Experience the nostalgic charm of a yokocho-style drinking alley
- Learn the history, styles, and cultural significance of Japanese sake from a Certified Sake Expert
- Sample a range of sake, from sweet to dry, both chilled and warmed
- Pair your drinks with delicious local appetizers
- Enjoy a night out in Nagoya the way locals do

What's included

  • 4-5 Izakaya tapas
  • 1 glass of local beer
  • A Certified Sake Expert Tour guide
  • All-you-can-drink Sake
  • Transportation to and from the tour
  • Additional drinks or food (but possible to purchase at guest's expense)
  • Hotel pick-up (can be arranged for an additional charge)

What to expect

Curious about how locals unwind in Nagoya? This tour offers a relaxed, authentic evening beyond the usual tourist trail. Led by a local sake expert, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for Japan’s most iconic drink.

Your evening begins in a lively yokocho-style alley filled with retro izakaya, offering a nostalgic glimpse into Japan’s after-work drinking culture. Here, you’ll learn how izakaya have become an important part of everyday social life, bringing people together over shared dishes, local drinks, and conversation.

Next, head to a modern izakaya to enjoy an all-you-can-drink course. As you sample different flavors, you’ll also discover how to pair sake with otsumami, the small dishes and snacks that make Japanese drinking culture so enjoyable.

Experience Nagoya’s nightlife while deepening your understanding of sake in a fun and welcoming setting. Blending cultural insight, local food, and great drinks, this tour is an unforgettable night out.

Please note: A minimum of 2 participants is required to book this tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Sakae Station, Exit 1, next to the big Don Quijote.

End point

Meet your guide at Sakae Station, Exit 1, next to the big Don Quijote.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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