Nagoya Sake Tasting Night Tour

【OUTLINE】

In this tour, you will experience a ”night out” the Japanese way. You will explore Nagoya’s nightlife at three selected Izakaya locations and learn about Japanese Sake while enjoying fresh local food.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Discover three local Sake bars and the lively nightlife in the center of Nagoya.

• Gain insider knowledge about Japanese Sake.

• Enjoy many different types of Japanese Sake. (from sweet to dry, warm and cold)

• Sample some delicious local appetizers that perfectly match with Sake.

• Experience Nagoya's night culture and share a table with locals.
  

【SCHEDULE】

[18:00]
Meet your guide at Fushimi Subway Station, in front of Exit 7.

[18:10]
Our first stop will be in Fushimi, a business district in Nagoya.
We will visit the oldest Izakaya in Nagoya, established more than 100 years ago. At this first stop, you’ll get an introduction to the history and production techniques of Sake, while you enjoy your first samples with four appetizers.

To connect with the place your guide will also make a brief introduction of this emblematic Izakaya and Nagoya’s food and drink culture. 

[18:55]
You will take a short walk from the Fushimi area to Sakae. During your walk, your guide will point out points of interest and it is the perfect time to learn more about Nagoya itself.

[19:10]
Your next visit will be a Showa Era (postwar era)-themed Izakaya.

This little gem is really popular with the locals because of its outstanding Nagoya-style skewers and Nagoya local food. It’s a small local Izakaya that you will thoroughly enjoy.

[19:55]
Have a short break from drinking while heading to the third Izakaya of the night.

[20:10]
At your final stop, you will visit a modern-style Izakaya. This Izakaya specializes in Sake and tuna. We will order an All-you-can-drink (Nomihodai) menu. Be prepared to taste many different types of Sake that your guide will select for you, along with three appetizers.

Here you will learn how to match your Sake perfectly with food. With just a few guidelines to keep in mind when pairing food with Sake, you will have fun experimenting with pairings.

[20:55]
From here your guide will walk you back to Sakae Station or give you directions to your hotel or any other place you want to visit next.

【DETAILS】

You will be wondering what “regular nightlife” is like for a local in Nagoya? 

Depending on the day of the week and the kind of person you ask there are different ways of spending a regular night out.

Nagoya has its own culture and has many unique nightspots. A typical Izakaya is one of your best options when thinking about mixing with Japanese local people.

On this tour, you will discover the unique Japanese drink of Sake while mixing with locals. You will learn first about the history of Sake, its creation process, and the different types of Sake you can find. Then you will learn how to order your drinks and food as well as the etiquette when drinking Sake.

Finally, you will go deeper into Sake and you will learn how to pair Sake with different kinds of food.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：3 hours
• Meeting point：Fushimi Station (Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line), in front of Exit 7
  2-17 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0003
• Language support：English, Spanish
• Included：
  ・Tour guide
  ・Visit to 3 local Izakaya bars with your guide
  ・All you can drink Sake and 9 appetizers, enough for a full meal
  ・Photos during the tour
  ・1 bottle of water
  
• Excluded：
  ・Any additional food and drinks not provided by your guide
  ・Transportation fees before, during, and after the tour
• Participation requirements：
  ・Only guests 20 years and older can participate
  ・Please wear comfortable shoes.
  ・Bring an umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain.
  ・Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we will do our best to make sure you are catered to.
  ・No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  ・Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  
• Free Wi-Fi：None
• Toilet：Available (both Western and Japanese Style)

【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】

・Face masks required for travelers in public areas
・Face masks required for guides in public areas
・Face masks provided for travelers as needed
・Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
・Social distancing enforced throughout the experience
・Guides required to regularly wash hands
・Regular temperature checks for staff
・Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
・Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.