Nagoya: Choose Your City – Hidden Local Izakaya Tour in Gifu

Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the hidden nightlife of southern Gifu with a local guide who takes you to two carefully selected izakayas in cities such as Gifu, Ogaki, Tajimi, or Kakamigahara. Unlike typical tourist areas, these are real neighborhood spots where locals gather to eat, drink, and unwind. At each stop, enjoy ¥1,500 worth of food and drinks included (¥3,000 total), so you can relax without worrying about ordering or costs. Your guide will tailor the experience to your preferences, help with menu translation, and introduce local dishes and drinks. This is not a standard bar crawl, but a flexible and authentic night out in places you would not find on your own, just a short trip from Nagoya.

Options

Kakamigahara Izakaya Night

Kakamigahara Izakaya Night: Discover hidden izakayas in Kakamigahara and enjoy a true local nightlife experience.
Starting point:
Family Mart, 1-chōme-2-1 Nakasumiyoshichō, Kakamigahara, Gifu 504-0907, Japan

Gifu Izakaya Night

Gifu Izakaya Night: Explore local izakayas in Gifu and enjoy authentic food and drinks with a guide.
Starting point:
Japan, 500-8856 Gifu, Hashimotochō, 1-chōme−10−37 岐阜中警察署駅前交番

Tajimi Izakaya Night

Tajimi Izakaya Night: Enjoy hidden izakayas in Tajimi with local food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Starting point:
Tajimi Police Station Ekimae Police Box, 1-chōme-115番地の2 Honmachi, Tajimi, Gifu 507-0033, Japan

Ogaki Izakaya Night

Ogaki Izakaya Night: Explore hidden izakayas in Ogaki with a local guide and enjoy authentic food and drinks.
Starting point:
Ogaki Police Station Ekimae Police Box, 1-chōme-151-4 Takayachō, Ogaki, Gifu 503-0901, Japan

What's included

  • Choice of starting location (Gifu, Ogaki, Tajimi, or Kakamigahara)
  • Assistance with ordering and menu translation
  • Guided izakaya tour with a local English-speaking guide
  • Insights into local food culture and everyday life
  • Visits to 2 carefully selected local izakayas
  • ¥1,500 worth of food and drinks at each stop (¥3,000 total)
  • Additional food and drinks beyond the included ¥3,000
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to expect

  1. Gifu Prefecture
    2h
    Southern Gifu, within easy reach of Nagoya, offers a side of Japan largely untouched by international tourism, especially after dark. While many travelers pass through on their way to destinations like Takayama, few explore its local neighborhoods—making it ideal for an authentic nightlife experience. Across cities such as Gifu, Ogaki, Tajimi, and Kakamigahara, izakaya culture is part of everyday life, where locals gather over food and drinks. Unlike nightlife districts of major cities, the atmosphere here is intimate, unpretentious, and rooted in daily routines. Each area has its own character: Gifu’s lively streets, Ogaki’s calm castle town feel, Tajimi’s ceramic heritage, and Kakamigahara’s local environment. These places are hidden along side streets, filled with regular customers, and full of warmth. This tour invites you to step beyond typical tourist experiences and discover the real nightlife of Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you select the Kakamigahara option, the meeting point is in front of FamilyMart Kakamigahara City Hall South. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

Meeting point

If you select the Gifu option, the meeting point is in front of Gifu Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

Meeting point

If you select the Tajimi option, the meeting point is in front of Tajimi Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

Meeting point

If you select the Ogaki option, the meeting point is in front of Ogaki Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

End point

If you select the Kakamigahara option, the meeting point is in front of FamilyMart Kakamigahara City Hall South. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

End point

If you select the Gifu option, the meeting point is in front of Gifu Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

End point

If you select the Tajimi option, the meeting point is in front of Tajimi Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

End point

If you select the Ogaki option, the meeting point is in front of Ogaki Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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