GoldenGai Daytime JapanWhisky BeginnersSession w/FemaleBartender

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Rare Japanese Whiskey session at a bar in Golden Gai.

Beginner-friendly whiskey session.

There is a female bartender and another person serving as an interpreter.

You can enjoy popular and hard-to-obtain rare Japanese whiskies.

The bar with a cozy atmosphere is fully booked for the activity.

You can request your favorite music to be played in a cozy bar.

Hand-cut ice cubes are carefully prepared for you to enjoy the whiskey.

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

We will host you on the second floor ( You need to climb upstairs)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Certain snacks complement whiskey well (nuts,chocolate,cheese,dried fruits) and light meal such as rice ball (onigiri) and tsumire soup (featuring fish balls and vegetables).

Four specially-selected Japanese whiskies that we have chosen for you.

What To Expect

"Great for beginners! " Exclusive daytime reservation of a popular bar in Shinjuku's Golden Gai. Welcome to the wonderful journey of Japanese whisky! Golden Gai is a drinking district in Shinjuku with approximately 300 establishments, brimming with unique charm and vibrancy every day. Within this area, you can enjoy a daytime session at one of the bars. You can request your favorite music to be played in a cozy bar. Currently, Japanese whisky is highly popular and hard to come by, but in this daytime session, you can savor the flavors of popular whiskies. If you're interested, why not enjoy this opportunity together? Additionally, we provide the finest appetizers paired with Japanese whisky. Customized Experience: In this private session, you can directly ask questions about your travels, engage in discussions with friends and us. You can also discover the charm of Golden Gai.

Sample Menu

starter

Certain snacks complement whiskey well

nuts, chocolate, cheese

main

Rice ball with traditional fish paste ball soup

Options

GoldenGai Daytime JapanWhisky BeginnersSession w/FemaleBartender

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

What a fabulous time with...
Pam,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a fabulous time with Ryo and Takako. The hosts and the whiskeys were amazing. They shared so much information about the surrounding area and about distilleries across Japan. The whiskeys were served in a couple different styles to compliment each one. I highly recommend this experience to all fans of bourbon and whiskey.
Best Whiskey Tour ever! 10 out of 5 🥃
RZelonka,
Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is hands down one of the best tours I've ever done in my entire life! I'll totally repeat each time I visit Japan! Ryo and Wakana were amazing hosts! Ryo is the best Mama in the whole world! (female bartender slang in Japanese).
best
S2260YK ,
Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I normally drink whiskey, but this tour has changed my life. bartender was so attentive and informative, i can now enjoy whiskey!
Awesome experience! Great start to a trip! We wanted to get to know the Golden Gai and decided on this tour. Great!
Adventure56724150411,
Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We started our trip with this tour to get to know the Golden Gai area. What an experience! 4 different tastings with snacks. The ladies were knowledgeable and it was a great trip!
A Fantastic Experience
shoy295,
Aug 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a marvellous experience in the historic drinking district of Golden Gai, where I enjoyed exclusive service. The whiskies were explained to me in detail, and I was even served onigiri. The two female bartenders were friendly and made a real effort to ensure I had a great time. I would love to visit again!
Awesome Experience in Golden Gai
Escape484926,
Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tatako and. Ryo were an amazing pair! They were both fun and super informative on the different Japanese whiskey brands. They had a guide so it was very easy to follow along, they meet me at the subway station and showed me around the Golden Gai area, and had yummy snacks to go with the whiskeys. They also contacted me and played music that I loved during the tasting! They are both very personable people. 10 out of 10 would 1,000 percent recommend to anyone visiting Japan!!!!!
An excellent way to experience Japanese whiskey
Sightsee25677162520,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent whiskey tasting with great insight into whisk. You don't have to be well acquainted with whiskey to enjoy the tasting.
A must do in Shinjuku!
Katie B,
Jan 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I cannot recommend this experience enough! It was educational, and super fun. The ladies all made the experience so fun gave me great recommendations of places to visit. I have never had such a great Whiskey tasting experience!