Nagoya Night Tour: Sake Tasting & Izakaya Hopping

5.0
(8 reviews)
Nagoya, Japan

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

Example Menu

Starter

Local beer and Nagoya-style chicken wings

Taste the Nagoya local beer while sampling the most juicy Nagoya-style chicken wings

Starter

Clamp broth

Start with a warm clam soup

Main

Tuna Sashimi

Flavour 3 types of high-quality sashimi tuna, along with 3 types of regional soy sauce.

Main

Special Fried Taro

Taste one of the best fried taro potatoes along with your favourite sake.

Main

Fish cream cheese with crackers

Taste a rare creamy fishy cheese

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)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Sakae Station

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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.

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Sake Tasting
Food & Drink
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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