Japan · IZAKAYA AND NIGHTLIFE TOURS
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The good izakaya seat eight, print nothing in English and rely on the regulars. These 15 nights out get you through the door and order for you, in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and further out. Below: prices, how many bars each covers, how much food and drink is included, and what time it finishes.
Three secret Shinjuku izakaya stops with included all-you-can-drink and snack plates, guided by locals, plus photos.
“Excellent way to see multiple bars and restaurants in Shinjuku with a local host. Good way to spend a few hours.”
Walk Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with an English guide, ending at karaoke, with local bar access.
“A great experience to experiment going out like a local . Toshi is great your guide that went with us in 3 nice places . I totally recommend!”
Shibuya bar hopping with local izakayas, beef and sake alleys, all-you-can-drink at one stop, plus dishes in a small group.
“We had a great fun guide! And although we were a little jet lagged he gave the best experience of seeing local places we would have not found. We ended the night in a beautiful local bar owned by a famous Japanese singer, and had Karaoke! We even got to meet her! So cool!”
Namba’s nightlife by foot, with 3 izakaya bars and 6 included tastes, plus temple stops and guide help ordering in Osaka.
“The local guide, Reo, is very familiar to the place and we have a great time during this tour. He is friendly and talkative. 😊 The food and the drink is wonderful.”
Join a 5-hour Tokyo pub crawl in Roppongi with free shots, bar discounts, and an ending at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO.
“Great pub crawl where they definitely try to get you drunk.”
A 3-hour Shinjuku bar crawl through Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, and Kabukicho, with a guide to help you order.
“It was the most amazing experience!!! Thank you. The Karaoke time is unbelievable great! The vibe of our tourist guide was great!”
Kyoto bar-hopping walking tour with a local guide, Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi izakayas, and Japanese sake tasting. Small group, cash-based.
“Moto was an amazing tour guide! Took us to a really good izakaya and sake tasting bar. Ending the night in a karaoke. 100% would recommend”
Kyoto bar hopping in Pontocho backstreets with a certified guide, 3 bars, 3-4 dishes, and 3-4 drinks.
“Moeka san did a great job to bring us around for food and drinks. She definitely tried to accommodate our questions and requests. We had good time afterwards as well. Thank you, Moeka san.”
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with dinner and drinks, including all-you-can-drink at one stop, guided in English for first-timers.
“Absolutely awesome experience! Our guide Uma was super friendly and knowledgeable, she was so helpful with all of our questions. The food and drinks were amazing, plenty of both and well worth the price :) I would highly recommend this experience!”
Osaka Namba pub crawl with an English local guide, three well-chosen bars, ordering help, and group photos, plus a cash-only food and drink budget.
“great tour, visited some great bars and had an amazing time”
Osaka izakaya walking tour from Dotombori to Uranamba with a local guide, sake and beer tastings, plus a hidden bar finale.
“Had a great time! Kosuke was a fantastic guide, i learned so much and had the best time!”
Kyoto’s Kawaramachi bar crawl hits 3 local stops for yakitori, karaage, and sake, with guides who help you navigate nightlife in 3 hours.
“Mia was a great host! I went solo and she was very welcoming and had a made it a very fun experience for everyone! She brought us to three places in the area we we could eat and drink. All the others on this bar crawl were solo travelers too and they were all cool”
Shibuya izakaya and sake crawl with an English guide, 3 stops, and karaoke in 3 hours for $29. Bring cash for food and drinks.
“Tomomi was an amazing host!! Very knowledgeable on the culture and good hot spots in the city!! I appreciate her wisdom and bubbliness. A must do on your trip to Japan!!”
Osaka guided pub crawl for 5 hours of bar-hopping, free shots, 50% drink discounts, and a late club finish with photos.
“Ryan and B were great tour guys and were able to successfully manage a large group of people to make everyone feel valued and treated well. Amazing tour”
3-hour Hiroshima izakaya night tour with okonomiyaki at Okonomimura, sake sampling, and two Naka izakaya bars with a local guide.
“Had a very nice experience with Yoko getting to know Hiroshima better through a local’s point of view! Would recommend for other visitors to Hiroshima. :)”
