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Offered languages
- English
Recommended Points
・Experience Japanese culture firsthand in a home-style drinking party
・Discover sides of Japan and its culture that typical sightseeing cannot show you
・Compare Japanese customs with your own and gain personal cultural insights
・Bring these discoveries into the rest of your Japan trip
・Enjoy a memorable cultural exchange that inspires and enriches your life
Throughout the program, you will taste Nara-made products, engage in meaningful cultural exchange with Japanese hosts, and see how alcohol is more than just a drink in Japan—it is a way to connect, relax, and reflect social and cultural norms.
Whether you are a culture seeker or looking for a unique experience in Nara, this home-style drinking party is unforgettable. It’s a one-of-a-kind journey beyond typical sightseeing, where you can immerse yourself in Japanese culture. More than just a tasting, it creates lasting memories that will stay with you long after your trip.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Proceed along Ōmiya-dōri, pass under the elevated railway line, then turn right. The house with a nameplate reading “minami” and a green cone placed at the entrance is the venue.
What to expect
Have a home-style Japanese drinking party with locals in Nara. Sip Nara's sake and enjoy local specialties while exploring Japan’s unique drinking culture and how it reflects daily life and work.
Program Overview:
1. Introduction
2. Lecture / Cultural Insights
・Learn about Japanese drinking culture, including home drinking habits and social gatherings.
・Explore how alcohol reflects Japanese work culture and social norms.
・Understand how alcohol fits into everyday life and discover cultural differences compared to your own country.
3. Host’s Sake Tasting Hospitality
・Enjoy several varieties of Nara’s local sake as a special treat from your hosts.
・Taste different types of sake and find your favorite flavor.
・Pair your sake with local specialities to enhance the tasting experience.
4. Casual Home Drinking Party
・Experience a typical Japanese home-style drinking gathering in a relaxed and playful atmosphere.
・Take part in a common Japanese practice of visiting a convenience store to choose drinks and snacks you enjoy. The cost of alcohol and snacks is covered by the participants.
・Enjoy free conversation with hosts and experience the casual side of Japanese social life.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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