Private Tokyo Local Food and Drink Tour with a Bar Hopping Master
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the local bars of Tokyo's Ueno, Shinbashi, or Ikebukuro neighborhoods like a local and experience a side to Tokyo that visitors rarely see on this 2.5-hour tour. With a local guide, visit two traditional izakayas, small, local bars that serve drinks and small plates of Japanese food. Sample typical drinks and cuisine and perhaps get to know a few regulars.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 20 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements or food allergies at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Tokyo
Decide on the neighborhood you want to visit and the time you want your 2.5-hour bar-hopping tour to begin. Meet your local guide at a nearby train station and together make your way to the first izakaya, away from the typical tourist spots.
What‘s Included
Tour guide
One drink and one dish at each bar
Additional food and drinks
Transportation to/from bars
Options
6PM Bar hopping in Shinbashi
Two local bars(Izakaya) in Shimbashi area, where many Japanese workers enjoy drinking!
6PM Bar hopping in Ueno
Two local bars(Izakaya) in Ueno area.
6PM Bar hopping
Ikebukuro 6PM Bar hopping : Two local bars(Izakaya) in Ikebukuro area!
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Local, fun, personal and an adventure!
346shwethap,,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sho-san was an incredible guide. Polite and understanding and then as we got to know each other he made the experience more personal and fun. We are history needs and got to hear him tell us history and geography lessons while discussing areas of Japan that he likes and recommends. The food was amazing and not something I would try on my own, but thanks to Sho-san it was a fun and exciting way to try new things. We went to areas that were not familiar to tourists so be prepared with google translate or trust your guide. A very fun and informative experience.
Sooooo fun
Cheri P,,Jun 22, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a great time with Mr. Ono! He ordered our food and drinks and it was all stuff we wouldn't have known were so good. We had a great time at the places he took us too. Do not miss this tour!
Best food tour I've been on
X4055IKstevenh,,Oct 1, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you're looking for a good time and enjoy drinking, sign up for this tour. Taka-san will take care of the rest. Good "bar" food and plenty of drinks are part of the tour, but the best part is Taka-san. Its not even close. If you're looking for a tour that provides plenty of knowledge, history or sight seeing, then find something else. This is strictly a "tour" for a great time. I've done other bar hopping tours that were very boring and went to empty bars. Taka-san will not do this. He took us to several spots that were jam packed. One spot was full and he found another place almost immediately. Good food. Plenty of drinks. My absolute favorite guide! Taka-san is the man and he is very intelligent. If you like bars, do yourself a favor and sign up.
Awesome adventure in Tokyo with...
Stefanie L,,May 19, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome adventure in Tokyo with Taka. He took us to a bunch of spots that we would have never gone into on our own. Taka has a great personality and puts together a great night for everyone on his tour.
Great Friday night with Taka and our new friend Sean
Clint H,,Jan 1, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I do a lot of food and drink tours. We are glad we added this to our time in Tokyo. Taka wasn't about major information, he took us out for a great time. We only had one other person join our tour and he (Sean) was awesome and made the night great as well. If your looking for great food, plenty of drink and excellent company sign on for this tour.
We had a great experience during the...
op-op,,Dec 25, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience during the tour in Ueno. Our guide, Taka-san brought us to different types of Izakaya restaurants and we ended the night at a tachinomi bar, which was a cool experience. Taka-san took great care of us, ordering a perfect choice of food and drinks, and guided us through the local bar culture dos and don'ts. He is indeed a bar hopping master!
What an amazing, fun and hospitable...
Peta A,,Apr 25, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing, fun and hospitable host is Mr Takayuki Ono 'Taka'. Our tour was an unforgettable journey in Japanese food and culture, full of laughs and great conversation. Taka showed us a truly unique Tokyo experience, taking us to places that would not be accessible to the non Japanese speaking tourist. Being our first night in Tokyo it was an insight into the hustle and bustle of this crazy city and the hospitality of the wonderful Japanese people. We will definitely book this tour on our next trip to Japan. Arigato gozaimasu Taka-san!
I highly recommend most western...
Timothy L,,Apr 13, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend most western tourist do this. Unless you don't drink of course. We had a great time talking with Taka, The master of the bar hop! He took us into a couple of Izakaya small pubs that we never would have gone into as Westerners without much Japanese under our belts. We tried some of the local food we never would've thought to touch before, and it was great! We did it on the second night of our stay, and he gave us great advice on what to do during our visit to Tokyo. We cannot recommend Taka enough, great time!
Fantastic experience! This tour was...
Mark A,,Mar 19, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience! This tour was likely going out with a buddy to take you to places that, without Japanese language skills, you likely would never go!! Fantastic, great, local type experience. Great for folks that like the experience of going out in the evening, having a few drinks, and talking about anything under the sun. We had a ton of fun and really enjoyed the experience with our tour guide.
I took this tour with two friends...
Andrew S,,Mar 4, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00I took this tour with two friends and we all had a terrific time. Our guide, Taka, was timely and very outgoing. We went to several local restaurants, sampled a wide variety of food and drink specialties, and enjoyed lots of laughs learning about Japanese culture with our knowledgeable and friendly guide. Would recommend to anyone interested in eating and drinking with a fun local guide!
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