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While places like Golden Gai are filled with tourists, Nakano remains one of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets. It is a fascinating neighborhood that feels cinematic and deeply Japanese, with colorful streets, small bars, and hidden local restaurants.
We begin at local bar specializing in shochu and sake, where you will enjoy two drinks along with light snacks.
Next, we visit a yakitori izakaya, where you will enjoy grilled chicken, traditional dishes, and two more drinks in a lively local setting.
For the third stop, the experience becomes more personal. Based on the group’s preferences that night, we choose another local restaurant together. Here, you will enjoy Japanese dishes such as sashimi or gyoza, along with two additional drinks.
Finally, we stop for a Japanese dessert, bringing the experience to a warm and satisfying close.
Please note that the specific restaurants may change depending on the day, but you will always be taken to places of the same quality and local character.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide at the open plaza located just outside the North Exit of Nakano Station.
Itinerary
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Japanese Sake & Shochu Bar First, we will visit a Japanese sake and shochu bar. This is where the tour begins and the atmosphere starts to open up. Your guide will introduce the difference between sake and shochu simply and help everyone choose a drink that suits their taste. This stop is about relaxing, breaking the ice, and enjoying the first “Kanpai” together. 2 drinks and light snack are inculuded. Non-alcoholic options are available, and drinking is never required. The goal here is not education, but comfort and connection.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Nakano San Mall Shopping Street
Yakitori Izakaya Next, we head to a local yakitori izakaya. This is a very traditional Japanese setting, popular with neighborhood regulars. You will enjoy freshly grilled skewers along with drinks, experiencing the lively but casual side of everyday Japanese nightlife. Your guide will support ordering and help explain simple dining manners. 2 drinks and all food are includede. This stop gives guests a strong feeling of being somewhere locals actually go, not a tourist restaurant.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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For the third stop, the experience becomes more personal. Based on the group’s preferences that night, we choose another local restaurant together. Here, you will enjoy Japanese dishes such as sashimi or gyoza, along with two drinks!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Taiyaki (Japanese Sweet) The final stop is taiyaki, a traditional Japanese sweet. This is a gentle and warm ending to the evening. While enjoying taiyaki, guests often reflect on the night, exchange contacts, and talk about places they want to revisit. The tour ends with a relaxed walk, leaving guests with a pleasant aftertaste and the feeling that they have discovered a neighborhood they can return to on their own.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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