Sake Nightlife and Exclusive Local Bar Hopping in Hidden Tokyo
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Suginami City
Discover hidden Tokyo nightlife with exclusive local bar hopping and sake tasting in Koenji. Experience authentic Japanese culture away from tourist spots.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Koenji Nakadori Shotengai - Enjoy Yakitori (Japanese chicken skewer) at a local izakaya in western Koenji!

  • Koenji Junjo Shotengai - Experience sake tasting with friendly guides! You will visit an “all you can drink” Sake bar, and get tips on how to properly drink sake, as well as knowledge of the unique history and production processes of Sake!

The area maintains retro aesthetics and provides experiences of Japan’s authentic nightlife!

  • Koenji Pal Shopping Street - We will end the tour by visiting the deepest part of Koenji. Under the train tracks of the Chuoh Line, rests multiple exclusively local izakaya’s and bars that are not exposed to foreign travelers. we will have a few drinks and end the tour!!
What's Included
  • Tour Guide Fee
  • Drinks and food for the first izakaya (Sake Tasting)
What's Not Included
  • Additional Food and Drinks
Additional Information

This tour is for the following visitors! Those who want an EXCLUSIVELY LOCAL bar hopping experience!! Those who are interested in SAKE (Japanese alcoholic beverage)!! If you want an EXCLUSIVELY LOCAL bar hopping in Tokyo, then Koenji is the best place for you! This place is considered to be one of the best nomiya-gai (drinking districts) in Japan! However, this place is not promoted to overseas tourists, thus the menu and staff are rarely offered in English. The first bar will introduce you to sake, and you will experience tasting as well. The guides will open you up to a local tour that no other tour provides. ※ Koenji is 4 stops from Shinjuku Sta. on the Sobu Line (track 16 / Yellow line / JR) it only takes about 10 minutes from Japan’s mega-downtown area and accessibility is high!

Location
Kōenji Station
Guide is wearing a cap and holding a red sign that says "Goen Japan" The guide will be standing in front of the bakery, located on the left side on the station gate.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Freedom49688625189
Mar 18, 2024
Drink and enjoy sake with new friend in Japan - Our family were satisfied with the last tour in Shinjuku bar hopping tour so we joined the sake tasting tour in Koenji this time. Yosuke has a wealth of knowledge about sake and a passionate desire to promote sake to the world! We tried 5 sakes from different prefectures. After that, we went to local izakaya (bars) that were really fun too. I would recommend people who never tried sake and learn more about sake. Arigato, Yosuke-san! Kanpai
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Paradise42076119775
Mar 7, 2024
A Vibrant Night of Sake and Socializing in Koenji - "Tonight was absolutely phenomenal! Our tour guide, Yosuke, truly made it an unforgettable experience. The sake introduction at the first bar was nothing short of fantastic. Yosuke's extensive knowledge provided us with a deeper insight into Japanese culture, and we were amazed by the depth of the sake world that we hadn't explored before. Initially, we had planned to grab a bite around Koenji after browsing the secondhand clothes shops, but we were unfamiliar with the area and struggled to find places with English descriptions. Thankfully, Yosuke came to our rescue and introduced us to hidden gems that we would have missed on our own. Yosuke's infectious energy kept the night alive, and we had a blast chatting with passionate locals. The atmosphere was so comfortable that it felt like we were catching up with an old friend! I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to engage in lively conversations with locals and for those wanting to delve into the world of sake but unsure of where to start. Trust me, you won't regret it!"
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