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Sangenjaya Back Alleys Private Food and Drink Tour

4 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

Savor authentic Tokyo food on this "izakaya" tour of Sangenjaya, a vibrant neighborhood that’s away from the city tourist trail. You’ll tour the Japanese pubs, known as izakaya, where after-work drinkers and friends go to socialize over local snacks and beer. Giving you an insight into Tokyo culture, the experience is perfect for those looking for a taste of local life with delicious and traditional Japanese food and drinks.

Highlights

Discover the "yokocho" alleys, packed with authentic izakaya and bars.
Enjoy sashimi, grilled fish, charcoal grilled chicken, pickles and more at a secret sake izakaya.
Enjoy Japanese Kushikatsu skewers with retro drinks at a raucous standing bar.
Cook your own Japanese savory pancakes in a traditional teppanyaki restaurant.

Itinerary

Spend the evening in the funky and charming neighborhood of Sangenjaya (just 5 minutes from Shibuya).

Explore the area's labyrinth of tiny lantern lit back alleys packed with tiny and hidden bars, restaurants and izakayas.

Experience 3 different Japanese cuisines in 3 different izakayas during the course of the night with a local guide.

Learn how to cook okonomiyaki and monjayaki in a local institution.

Get friendly with the locals in a tiny but raucous Kushikatsu bar while enjoying delicious kushikatsu and trying the retro drink 'Hoppy'

Try delicious seafood and nihonshu in hidden sake restaurant.

Get the real taste of Japanese food culture away from the tourist crowds on this 4 hour all inclusive food and drink tour of one of Tokyo 'best kept secret' neighborhoods.

What’s included

Guided tour of Sangenjaya

Visit three off the beaten track izakayas where you'll experience a wide variety of dishes

Dinner

Try a minimum of 10 delicious Japanese delicacies recommended by your guide

What’s not included

Transport to and from Sangen-jaya station.

Gratuities (optional)

What’s not included

Transport to and from Sangen-jaya station.

Gratuities (optional)

Notes

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The legal drinking age: in Japan is 20. Soft drinks will be served to those under the age of 20

Dietary Requirements: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we will make sure you are catered to.

Sharing: We will be experiencing izakaya the Japanese way and so sharing plates between the group. (Don't worry you will be full!)

Group Size: To keep things friendly and allow us access to some of the smaller and more unique places we prefer to keep group sizes from 2-6 people although we are able to cater to large groups to

Smoking is permitted in most bars and restaurants in Japan and therefore we don't advise pregnant travelers to join this tour

There will be some light walking involved on this tour through narrow back streets so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Solo travelers are very welcome

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Cancellation policy

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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