Private Tour
All-You-Can-Drink Sake Tasting Tour in Nagoya
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
In this tour, you will experience a ”night out” the Japanese way. You will explore Nagoya’s Izakaya culture at two locations and learn about Japanese Sake while enjoying fresh local food.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit two local Sake bars in the in the center of Nagoya
- Learn about the history of Sake with your Certified Sake Expert guide
- Sample many different types of Japanese Sake (sweet to dry, warm and cold)
- Enjoy some delicious local appetizers that perfectly match with Sake
- Experience Nagoya's Izakaya culture and share a table with locals
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Curious about how the locals unwind in Nagoya? This tour offers a laid-back, authentic experience that goes beyond the typical tourist path. Guided by a local Sake Expert, you’ll gain a new appreciation for Japan’s iconic drink. Your evening begins at a traditional Japanese izakaya. Here, you’ll start your journey with a taste of tradition, as your guide will introduce you to a wide variety of sake, from dry to fruity, and explain what makes each one unique. You’ll also learn about the traditional brewing methods and regional variations, giving you the knowledge to sip sake like a local. Your next stop is a modern izakaya, where you will enjoy an “All-You-Can-Drink” course. As you savor the flavors, you’ll learn the art of pairing sake with Otsumami, the tasty bites that enhance your drinking experience. Embrace Nagoya’s evening scene while enriching your understanding of Sake in a relaxed, yet informative, setting. This tour offers the perfect balance of cultural immersion and culinary education for an unforgettable night out. NOTE: The minimum number of people required to book the tour is 2.
Sample Menu
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Japanese Izakaya bar Tapas
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Tuna Sashimi
What‘s Included
Photos during the tour
Entry to two Izakaya with your guide
Tour guide
All-you-can-drink Sake and 4 to 6 snacks.
Any additional food and drinks not provided by your guide
Transportation fees before and after the tour
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All-You-Can-Drink Sake Tasting Tour in Nagoya
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Go for the sake tour
jordanbI9752KE,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a great time hanging out with Elly during the sake tour. She took us to several places around town - would definitely recommend!
Best Tour We Did in Japan!
clfuglaar,,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun and informative tour! My husband and I had a great time and really learned a lot about Nagoya and Japan. We'll certainly be back to Nagoya again, and using Nagoya is Not Boring!
Amazing tour in Nagoya
Alex F,,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun! We learned so much about sake and Japanese cuisine. Our guide was wonderful and went out of her way to show us a great evening. This is a must do tour if you're in Nagoya.
A perfect tour to experience sake culture
catcQ4851JY,,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely amazing! Elly was so fun, kind, and knowledgeable. We learned so much and got to experience an authentic izakaya as well as a more modern version of one. Food and drink were incredible and this is a perfect tour for a more intimate experience since the group isn’t very big; in our case it was just the two of us with Elly which made it feel very special.
A great Tour to experience more about Sake
DayTrip52868294468,,Apr 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful evening with our guide Sakurai-san. He explained a lot to us about sake. We had great food and very tasty sake. The time went by far too quickly. A really nice experience if you are interested in sake. I would definitely book the tour again.
Greatly recommend for anyone !
celinelH2507NG,,Apr 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00No regrets booking the tour. I think we spend slightly longer time as it should be. We had a great time understanding sake, the history and culture. Elly put in great effort to explain some details. I love the local Izakaya, would love to go back there next time in Nagoya. The second place (modern), free flow sake was of course essential for us. :) Thank you for giving good memories of Nagoya. Highly recommended!
Worth the Experience!!
73Lynne,,Dec 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liaising with the Nagoya is Not Boring team was excellent from the start! They were very responsive and pro-active ! Elly was a fantastic guide and accommodated us with our non alcoholic drinks for some members despite it being a sake tour! We learnt quite a bit from this tour - how to pour the sake, what to say and how to drink it correctly. Elly was very informative on sake and her being to explain and read Japanese made it so much easier for us! Going to the traditional restaurants was an experience and probably something we wouldn't have done easily by ourselves! Thank you Elly & team!
A great experience whether you are new to sake or not.
deejaymorgan,,Nov 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I are really glad we picked this tour. Getting to visit an old izakaya that the locals go to was a different and unique experience from the usual tourist fare. Was really fun interacting with the locals and making some new friends. We also really appreciated Elizabeth's local knowledge of the city, culture and of course sake. We left knowing and appreciating Japanese sake much more.
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