Nagoya Night Tour: Sake Tasting & Izakaya Hopping

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Nagoya is not boring

Ages: Adults (20–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: 4-5 Izakaya tapas
Included: Alcoholic beverages: 1 glass of local beer
Included: A Certified Sake Expert Tour guide
Included: All-you-can-drink Sake

Not included

Not included: Transportation to and from the tour
Not included: Additional drinks or food (but possible to purchase at guest's expense)
Not included: Hotel pick-up (can be arranged for an additional charge)

Itinerary

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.

Stop 1

Local beer and Nagoya-style chicken wings — Taste the Nagoya local beer while sampling the most juicy Nagoya-style chicken wings · Clamp broth — Start with a warm clam soup · Tuna Sashimi — Flavour 3 types of high-quality sashimi tuna, along with 3 types of regional soy sauce. · Special Fried Taro — Taste one of the best fried taro potatoes along with your favourite sake. · Fish cream cheese with crackers — Taste a rare creamy fishy cheese