Private Tour

Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

Mobile ticket

Want to experience the best that Sendai has to offer at night? Our tours will take you into the deepest heart of Sendai and beyond.

Choose your own adventure. Sushi, sake, and revelry? The finest seasonal fruit cocktails? A cursed snack that never shows in online searches? Little 7-seater hole-in-the-wall mom-and-pop izakaya? Regional culinary treasures? Everything is on the menu.

What makes us unique:

We have taste. You're in Japan, you're excited, and you'll have fun no matter where you go. But we've been eating and drinking in Sendai for years. We'll only take you to the few venues that we're personally in love with ourselves.

Close relationships with venues. Japan has a problem with over-tourism. We work such that you get the best possible experience while keeping in harmony with the establishments on our tours.

Exclusive Access. We take you to legendary venues that are closed to tourists, don't show up on maps, and are members-only. No other tours of Sendai offer this.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No travellers under 20 please

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guide fee

In-person: English and Japanese Guide

Private transportation

What To Expect

Iroha Yokocho

Explore hundreds of small restaurants and bars in the Iroha side streets. From yakitori places, whisky bars, french bistros, and of course, Japanese-style restaurants serving regional sake.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Bunka Yokocho

Bunka yokocho is Sendai's old-town, with multiple bars and restaurants from over 50 years ago.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour

Reviews

5.00

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 out of 5 stars
paulrsd,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is among our favorite food and bar crawls in Japan, Italy and Greece. Ali knows his way around and each stop has quality authenticity and personality. Do not miss this is Sendai. Enough said!
The only way to experience Sendai at night
Calder L,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ali showed all the hidden experiences that only a local would really know. I couldn’t have had a better experience than the one Ali provided without living and breathing Sendai for at least 10 years.
Best evening out!
mariannecreverett,
Feb 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had the best night out in Japan so far! Ali was really helpful in finding places that were tailored to us specifically, including managing dietary requirements and we loved all the different bars he took us too. Would definitely recommend to others!
Unique and fun tour! Ali is VERY easy to talk to and is friends with all the shop owners :)
Humera S,
Jan 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I was nervous to book this tour because of the few reviews, but I'm glad I did. I had a fantastic tour with Ali! He is incredibly kind and charismatic. He took us around to different restaurants/bars and tailored the evening to our interests. It was just my husband, myself and Ali, because Ali is easy to talk to and clearly has a knack as a host, it wasn't awkward! We had a great time drinking cocktails and eating delicious food. Ali took us to places that seemed to be locals only. The owners at all the spots were excited to seem him and would enthusiastically greet us. Ali was an excellent host and this tour was well worth the cost. I can't imagine a better way of exploring the Sendai food scene!
Best night out imaginable
Samuel R,
Dec 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was an absolutely amazing and fantastic experience. I had a blast all night. The tour was fully customised to the experience I was after and what I liked. Ali, truly knows all the best spots in Sendai, it was an experience I would not easily forget. The variety of places I was taken to was amazing, I had such a unique and wonderful experience in each. I really do recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great time. It's a 10/10.